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Help with attack by neighbour and police refusing to let me report it

NickNeish
Hi, I hope someone can help.
I am diagnosed with Autism and PTSD (trauma from authority figures).
I was recently attacked by my neighbour.
I requested to police that my social worker be present and for them to send officers specially trained in vulnerable victims so I can report the crime. I have a fear of authority figures and communication from normal police causes me to have panic attacks.
Police interpreted that request to mean that I didn't want to cooperate with the investigation and closed the case.
Police refused to respond to an email from my social worker asking them to re-open the case.
I'm terrified to leave my home. I saw the neighbour out my window in the communal garden yesterday and had a panic attack.
Can anyone help? I have rubbish piling up in cupboards because I'm scared to take it outside. My home stinks and it's only a matter of time before it makes me sick.
I am bringing a court claim against police but the process is extremely slow and I need help ASAP.
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  • Dear NickNeish, 

    Thank you for posting and telling the community what you are going through. We are sorry to hear what you are currently experiencing. It is good that you’ve let us know what is happening. Many people have similar feelings when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.     

     

    If you are unable to cope with the distress or panic, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support. 

     

    The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. We advise you to contact 999 or any of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page if you are at risk of immediate harm: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help  

     

    If you are not at immediate risk of harm, we would encourage you to speak to your GP or another health professional about this if you haven’t done so already. If it’s outside your GP hours call 111 to reach the NHS 111 service. In England, Wales and Scotland there is now an option to speak with mental health professionals by selecting ‘option 2’ when calling NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/   

     

    You may also find the following useful: 

    • Advocacy Services- Search online for 'advocacy + [name of your Local Authority/Trust]'. Some autism friendly advocacy services are also listed in our Autism Services Directory. Which you can find here: Autism Services Directory 
       
    • SANEline: 0300 304 7000 for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else (4.30pm to 10.30pm, every day)  
       
    • Mind Infoline: 0300 1233393 for information and signposting (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, England and Wales only)

    • NoPanic: 0300 7729844 support for anyone experiencing panic attacks or anxiety (10am - 10pm, every day)


      We hope this helps. 

      Kind regards,
      Katrina Mod
       
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  • Dear NickNeish, 

    Thank you for posting and telling the community what you are going through. We are sorry to hear what you are currently experiencing. It is good that you’ve let us know what is happening. Many people have similar feelings when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.     

     

    If you are unable to cope with the distress or panic, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support. 

     

    The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. We advise you to contact 999 or any of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page if you are at risk of immediate harm: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help  

     

    If you are not at immediate risk of harm, we would encourage you to speak to your GP or another health professional about this if you haven’t done so already. If it’s outside your GP hours call 111 to reach the NHS 111 service. In England, Wales and Scotland there is now an option to speak with mental health professionals by selecting ‘option 2’ when calling NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/   

     

    You may also find the following useful: 

    • Advocacy Services- Search online for 'advocacy + [name of your Local Authority/Trust]'. Some autism friendly advocacy services are also listed in our Autism Services Directory. Which you can find here: Autism Services Directory 
       
    • SANEline: 0300 304 7000 for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else (4.30pm to 10.30pm, every day)  
       
    • Mind Infoline: 0300 1233393 for information and signposting (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, England and Wales only)

    • NoPanic: 0300 7729844 support for anyone experiencing panic attacks or anxiety (10am - 10pm, every day)


      We hope this helps. 

      Kind regards,
      Katrina Mod
       
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