Live your life: NHS patient stories

From crisis to stability, Jay’s journey at Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead has been transformative. With expert care and support, he has regained hope and resilience. Discover how our team helped him rebuild his life and future.

Gary, a former chef, was admitted to Elm Park having suffered poly-trauma and a head injury, after a road traffic collision. In relation to his very severe traumatic brain injury, he continued to be in a prolonged disorder of consciousness (PDOC) for eight months.

Follow Janet’s journey of recovery at Priory Beverley House, where she overcame emotionally unstable personality disorder, regained hope, and transitioned from isolation in hospitals to living confidently in the community.

Following a road accident, Will underwent active rehabilitation at Priory Highbank Centre, before stepping down to The Elton Unit.

Follow Wayne and his story of recovery from Priory Hospital Kemple View in Blackburn, where I received support for controlling his anger.

From failed placements to living independently - thanks to Priory Middleton St George.

Hear from a patient who was treated on Cheadle Royal's personality disorder ward

Hear about a patient's account of their time at Ty Cwm Rhondda - from secure care to supported living

Hear about a patient who came to Solihull with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and struggled to keep himself safe, and is now being discharged back into the community

After Rohan received treatment at Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks, he was supported to transition back to community living at The Old Rectory.

John's condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to challenging behaviours that overwhelmed his family. Upon admission to Dewsbury, he exhibited hostility and agitation. His Alzheimer's, compounded by physical health issues, made care complex, but specialist interventions helped him progress.

Learn about Highbank's adult services by reading David's story

Discover Jenny's story of recovery from difficulties with mental health and addiction at Priory Hospital Burgess Hill.

Follow Toby's stay at Priory Hospital Newbury, where he received medical and psychotherapeutic treatments.

Follow James' journey through his bespoke therapeutic placement at Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks.

Follow Andrew's story of recovery from Priory Elm Park, where he was first admitted in 2017 with an ABI.

Read a story of recovery from the perspective of a parent who's daughter received "gold-standard" care for her eating disorder at the Priory Hospital Marlow.

When I first came to Newcombe Lodge I was a wreck... I felt like I’d hit rock bottom and it felt like nothing in my head was going to get better... Newcombe Lodge stayed by my side and reassured me that things will get better, and they have.

Oliver’s chronic illness is unlikely to ever resolve, and he lives with both positive and negative symptoms every day. While there is still much more to be done before he will be ready to leave hospital, we are delighted at the relationships he has formed and the relative independence he has developed during his stay at Priory Solihull so far.

In his own words, David shares his treatment journey after receiving rehabilitation and transitional care at Priory Newcombe Lodge

Discover Amy's inspirational story from admittance to Althea Park House to working and living independently.

Join Suzanne as she reveals her experiences during treatment at Priory Richmond House.

From instability to renewed hope, Sian’s time at Beverley House has been life-changing. With compassionate care and support, she is now thriving and optimistic. Discover how the team helped her find strength and resilience.

Learn about Highbank's children's services by reading Thomas's story

Steve* was receiving 4 to 1 nursing care at another provider but with the support of our team, this quickly changed to 2 to 1 care in a matter of weeks.

Nathan* has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and had struggled with substance misuse. Throughout his life, this had a detrimental impact on his development, emotional regulation and coping strategies. Nathan needed a setting which could cater to his more individualised needs and where he could work on his inter personal skills, anger awareness and self-belief.

My life was chaotic before I came to Kemple View and when I first arrived, I did not know what to expect. I soon found out there was certain things I needed to achieve in order to move forward from this service.

Rebecca*, a former eating disorder patient on Priory Hospital Bristol’s Lotus Ward, writes a letter to her treatment team, thanking them for their support and the “new beginnings” it has inspired…