Catcliffe flooding victims offered mental health support

A drone image of flooding in Catcliffe in October 2023

Mental health support has been offered to people affected by flooding in South Yorkshire after Storm Babet

About 250 homes were evacuated in Catcliffe, near Rotherham, following the heavy rainfall in October.

NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies is offering residents help for post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and other conditions.

Jemma Dixon, team manager, said flooding could be "devastating" and had a "big impact on people's lives".

"It is completely understandable that those affected might be struggling with their mental health," Ms Dixon said.

She urged anyone who had been "feeling low, tearful or sad, or anyone who has been worrying or panicking more often than not" to seek support.

The team will hold a drop-in event at the Morrisons supermarket in Catcliffe on 7 November for people to find out more about the available treatments.

About 250 properties in Catcliffe were evacuated during the flooding following Storm Babet