Sometimes, when we ask someone if they’re ok, they will say they are ‘fine.’ It’s ok to ask more than once. They may open up on the second or third time of asking.
It can be hard to know if someone needs help if they don’t tell us. You can be on the lookout for signs such as:
•Change in behaviour
•People isolating themselves
•Dramatic changes in appearance
•Saying no one is listening to them
•Seeming unhappy about the care or treatment they’ve received from the NHS or social services