police

Samsaragirl

at what point, and for what reason, do i let a police officer into my home.

NHS direct me saying cannot cope for instance?

lcharm

Be more specific as the question doesn't make sense

sazzybum

Samsaragirl wrote: »

at what point, and for what reason, do i let a police officer into my home.

NHS direct me saying cannot cope for instance?

That's a bit vague..could you elaborate please?

System

Do NHS Direct have the impression that you might harm yourself?
If so and they have sent the Police to your home then I doubt they would leave until they are assured that there is no risk to your life.

sazzybum

Pam17 wrote: »

Do NHS Direct have the impression that you might harm yourself?
If so and they have sent the Police to your home then I doubt they would leave until they are assured that there is no risk to your life.

I thought of that Pam-however, if your thoughts were to harm yourself- would you have the presence of mind to log onto MSE and ask the question?

bobajob_1966

sazzybum wrote: »

I thought of that Pam-however, if your thoughts were to harm yourself- would you have the presence of mind to log onto MSE and ask the question?

Some of the OP's recent posts have been a little concerning.

OP, if the police are concerned for either the welfare of yourself or someone else in the household they are there to help. If needed, they can help you with accessing other support services also.

SailorSam

The Police will force their way into the house if they think for any reason there may be a problem,
I live alone and when i didn't turn up at the gym one morning one of the women there said she was worried about me, I wasn't well and had gone to bed early and was fast asleep never heard her knocking on the door. I was woken up when the Police kicked my front door down.
They said if they get a report they have to act on it. It took about a year for me to get them to pay for the door they damaged.

System

sazzybum wrote: »

I thought of that Pam-however, if your thoughts were to harm yourself- would you have the presence of mind to log onto MSE and ask the question?

True but as bobajob pointed out some of the OP's recent posts have been a little concerning and perhaps they need some support be it from a relative or a Police Officer.

Gleeful

sazzybum wrote: »

I thought of that Pam-however, if your thoughts were to harm yourself- would you have the presence of mind to log onto MSE and ask the question?

That reminds me of someone I know, who got a nose bleed and then asked on her Facebook status about what she should do.

sazzybum

bobajob_1966 wrote: »

Some of the OP's recent posts have been a little concerning.

OP, if the police are concerned for either the welfare of yourself or someone else in the household they are there to help. If needed, they can help you with accessing other support services also.

Bob, you're right- I've just read some of them. And yes- they are a tad...worrying.

I didn't mean to be flippant but when I was in a bad place 6 years ago-my last thought was posting to strangers on t'internet. Friends, Samaritans, family-yes. Strangers who may not answer my immediate problem- no.

skibadee

If theres a 'cause for concern' the police can and will force entry......they did this to a neighbour of mine recently as he'd sent a 'worrying' text to his son.