Bedford Hospital

Our Riverbank Ward received a special visit from young volunteers taking part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) who donated a selection of toys and books to the ward. Thank you so much for your kind donations; it really makes a difference to our patients.

Thank you to this lovely family who came to visit our Neonatal Unit to present a very generous donation to the team as a way of thanking them for caring for both their sons when they were poorly. It is much appreciated by all of us!

⭐On Saturday 15 September we are holding a Nurse and OPD Recruitment Open Day⭐ 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
Whether you are a student about to qualify, newly qualified or an experienced nurse, midwife or ODP, we invite you to come and speak to our wonderful staff about what it’s like to work at Bedford Hospital and about what we can offer you to realise your career aspirations. You will also have the opportunity to speak with Senior Clinical staff and have a tour of our hospital.
Saturday 15 Sep...tember 2018, 10am-3pm, Learning and Education Centre, Kempston Road (opposite A&E)
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/2ef3ca2105d6d a9ef7504da58539e416/…
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We are proud to host our Carers Lounge, which offers confidential space in the hospital for unpaid carers to drop in for informaiton, advice, practical and emotional support.
‘There is always someone to talk to. Coming to the Carers Lounge for half an hour for a cup of tea and a chat makes me feel better’ - Adult Carer
If you ever need to talk –we are here. Find out more about what the Carers Lounge can offer you here:
... https://www.bedfordhospital.nhs.uk/…/yo u…/the-carers-lounge/
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We are looking for a Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre Department. The Operating Theatre Department consists of eleven operating theatres, including a high specification multi-functional integrated laparoscopic theatre. Find out more about the role below.
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/65fe00368bdea 66efa12f4e627fa8e8b/…

We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Apprentice to provide technical assistance to our IT team. You do not need loads of professional experience in IT, however in order to succeed in this role, you will need a good telephone manner, excellent customer service skills and the ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team. Come and join us!
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/f433699df1934 b9d59732ee9cb1313da/…

We are looking for a Medical Secretary to join our friendly neurology team. Find out more about the role below.
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/bb99d5c92bb2c ae386c7bb9c31a3db73/…

Our new MRI scanner was funded by generous legacy donations to the Bedford Hospitals Charity from the local community. Find out more about how this will benefit our patients here > https://bit.ly/2voa6Au

Come and learn CPR! Our Resuscitation Department are offering training for parents/ families/ carers. No need to book, just turn up and learn!
Training will take place in the Resuscitation Training Room, next to the Education Centre, opposite A&E.
... Sessions starting at 9am-9:45am, 9.45am-10.30am, 10.30am-11.15am, 11.15am-12.00pm, 1pm-1.45pm, 1.45pm-2.30pm, 2.30pm-3.15pm.
Dates: Friday 17 August Wednesday 19 September Thursday 25 October Thursday 29 November Thursday 20 December
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Urgent Need for Blood Donors NHS Blood and Transplant are reaching out for an urgent appeal for people to give blood. Due to the recent hot weather stocks of O negative blood have dropped to just three days, as you know O negative blood is especially important because it is the universal donor group, which can be given to almost anyone in emergencies.

We have a number of Catering Department Vacancies Come and join the team in an award winning department and help maintain our reputation for producing delicious meals for patients, staff and visitors.
There are full-time, part-time, temporary and ‘bank’ posts for: • Chefs with NVQ 1 and 2 in Food Production... • Kitchen Assistants to help with food preparation • People who are interested in cooking and would like to join an apprentice scheme to achieve an NVQ qualification. Please contact our Catering Department: 01234 792151
Apply: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/c3f986f0d1649 cf261bc0adec70777fb/… https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/c3f986f0d1649 cf261bc0adec70777fb/… https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/c3f986f0d1649 cf261bc0adec70777fb/… https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/6b05fea7482b1 fc6934d01cf2472f18b/…
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A big thank you to HM Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis who officially opened our new state of the art MRI scanner.
The new £1m scanner was generously funded by the Bedford Hospitals Charity.
The new Siemens machine means the hospital now has three on-site MRI scanners, including the use of a mobile scanner for a further 18 months, which will decrease waiting times for patients, reducing the undue stress and uncertainty patients feel while waiting for diagnosis.
... https://www.bedfordhospital.nhs.uk/…/be dford-hospital-offi…/
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☀️☀️☀️ It's another hot week with an Amber Heatwave warning being issued by the Met Office. Please look after yourself, friends, family and neighbours:
🚰 Stay Hydrated and drink plenty of water 👕 Wear light Clothing ⛱️ Stay in the shade where possible... ☀️ Try to stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
Remember, vulnerable people are at risk of health problems in the hot weather. Please check on anybody you think may be suffering and ensure they are safe and drinking enough water.
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We are looking to recruit an Estates Team Leader who will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a vital and successful service. Find out more:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/07710658d74b3 9cf6959a48abd34da3e/…

We are looking for a Vascular Nurse Specialist to join us. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team of vascular surgeons, anesthetists and radiologists. Find out more.
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/3fe4725e724c6 b722cf246c6ac6d767d/…

Recovery Practitioner Are you a Band 5 Qualified Nurse or O.D.P, looking for a friendly and proactive unit to develop your career in the Theatre Department? We are looking to recruit a Recovery Practitioner to our department. The department actively supports staff education and development for a continually evolving service.
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/4d9b903853213 138cb6737ee8a9bd1d8/…

Registered Nurse – Pilgrim Ward We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our busy, friendly team on Pilgrim ward. Pilgrim Ward specialises in the care of patients with respiratory conditions. If you are compassionate, resilient and would like to develop your knowledge of this complex yet rewarding specialty, we would love to hear from you.
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/66bc01f5a6040 a830349479773fdc89d/…

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE - Our A&E department is currently exceptionally busy. All patients will be seen in order of clinical need. Please only attend A&E for genuine emergencies, if you are unsure then please call 111 for further help & advice.

Our Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialist Nurses are supporting Crohn's & Colitis UK local group at #Bedford River Festival on 14 and 15 July.

You treated my son this morning with a head injury the service was excellent and nurses/staff were amazing! Such a high level or care and I’m so grateful to you all. Thank you.

When you need treatment, these guys do a wonderful job. Both myself and my 1 year old had serious illnesses (viral meningitis and sepsis) and we were seen immediately and had the best quality care. I don't feel that our nurses and doctors get enough credit for what they do for us.

We hear constantly about how our national health is broken and how badly people are treated. Let's hear a different side!!!



I had an appointment for an Endoscopy today, I am a normal guy who is on the normal National Health. The moment I arrived I was met by a lovely receptionist who sent me the right way , then to be greated by an equally lovely nurse who explained where to go and what to do. Next was the ward , again met by people who were attentive and calming. Then came the crunch time and off to get a very uncomfortable experience and not what I expected, if it wasn't for the way they made me feel and how they looked after me and coached me through the procedure I would have lost the plot.



I want to recognise the work and the professionalism the team showed me today and a huge thankyou to them for keeping me calm and looking after me.



Broken health care ?????????

Was sent to A&E by my GP where I was seen by several lovely members of staff and then admitted to Whitbread ward. Although the staff were very busy they were all cheerful and friendly and caring. Luckily my stay was a short one and I would like to thank all the members of staff I met and say what an amazing job they do.

The staff in A&E looked after my 5 year old son so quickly and thoroughly checked him for us at the weekend. Amazing doctors and nurses, fantastic NHS service, thank u so much

The nurses were amazing! They were friendly and sympathetic. It was clearly a busy evening, but I felt well taken care of. I’d really like to thank the nurses who helped me through the evening.

Thank you to all the staff at Bedford Hospital.

The care l received was 1st class ,you all work so hard with dedication and beyond the call of duties.

If l could l would give all of you medals

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Thank you thank you thank you to The river bank staff! My little girl was admitted with gastroenteritis and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. The nurses that cared for Mollie were so caring of not only mollie but me too. I appreciate that the hospital is short staffed so I didn’t mind waiting too much. I LOvE that all parents are aloud to have as much tea and toast as you fancy which came in handy at 3am I tell ya! Thanks once again,

Hannah

Thank you so much to the male nurse this evening I can’t remember his name but he was happy and ensured my daughter who had tonsillitis was taken care of and got Sara who done handover for evening she was amazing as well. I’m so grateful

Shout out to the fabulous care and attention my Mum has received over the last 2 weeks on Shuttleworth Ward. My Mum, Penny Mitchell, was admitted via A&E and spent the first few days being investigated, then had major surgery. The level of empathy and consideration shown to her and us was exemplary, and it made a very worrying time considerably easier for us all. Following surgery Mum had great continuity of care from fabulous staff, nurses & Doctors alike. Words are not enough to express my families gratitude, thank you so very much from us all xx

I would just like to thank all the staff in A&E, AAU and CCU for nursing me back to my “normal” self! I entered A&E on 15th Dec, delirious, unable to control my breathing, just generally very unwell. I was seen almost immediately....turns out I had pneumonia and I was in a very bad way. The staff in Bedford hospital bent over backwards to get me better, they tolerated the temper tantrums because I wanted to go home...And insisted I stay. I couldn’t have asked for better nurses or Drs. I very rarely lean on the NHS, but by god you’re good!! Thank you again. You deserve better than our government will ever give you.

I would just like to say how wonderful this hospital is. We visited here yesterday as an outpatient accompanying my 92 year old dad. He had 3 appointments, each one was on time and he was given courtesy and respect at each one. Well done Bedford Hospital and thank you for making it good experience.

I was unfortunate enough to be taken ill whilst driving near Bedford last Saturday afternoon. Ended up in A&E thanks to the wonderful ambulance crew who came to my aid. Crew (two ladies) were soooo good at their jobs but also totally charming and lovely. On arrival at Bedford A&E, I was treated wonderfully. From the Staff Nurse to the Doctor, the Radiologist and ALL the staff I met, THANK-YOU so, so much. I recovered sufficiently to get back home to Newcastle the following day. With such marvellous staff, we have an NHS to be proud of - if only the Government would fund it properly and stop repeating the same tired rhetoric, just think how good it could be!! I for one would happily pay more tax to fund it properly. Thank-you all once again.

I took my daughter to A and E as ordered by her doctor, the staff from the receptionist through to the surgeon were brilliant. The only thing negative I can say is not enough staff but that’s the government fault

Excellent service and care from Bedford Hospital in the last two weeks. From the initial outpatients appointment in Orthopaedics and Miki in X-ray Dept on 19 April, then called on Monday afternoon and booked in for minor surgery yesterday. Fast, efficient and great care from the Theatre team under Mr Nayak and everyone at the Tavistock Ward and home by 12.30pm after a cuppa and a sandwich. Thank you all.

A massive thank you to the hospital maternity staff for looking after myself & my daughter after her birth & my c section. Felt so lucky to have such amazing women look after us so well. Mbali was born on the 8th May 2018 by c section and we were both lookwd after so well from prep to after care �� Xx

My mother is in South wing hospital, after being rushed in by ambulance over the weekend... Mum is dying of cancer and now they think she has had a heart attack....



Her diet is very strict and so much she can't eat. Mum has told the staff that she can not eat the food and nothing has been done...



If you are ill in hospital you starve and have to wait for a bed.... Go to prison, you immediately get a bed and 3 good meals per day....



Have the NHS got it all wrong....

Husband seen in A&E Wednesday night. Great doctors and nurses, clear communication regarding what was happening and what was going to happen. Thorough enough to investigate and find colon infection and fever.

Sadly inpatient treatment not as good. Bed not changed in 3 days, toilet, sinks, room not cleaned (I had to ask for the toilet to be cleaned) notes not with patient, staff unsure whether he was on the ward or not.

Consultant instructed low residue diet. Consultant asked for diet sheet to be given to patient, which took far too long resulting in patient being given peas, vegetable soup and beans. All foods he should not have eaten.

Medical care from surgical team very good but ward care poor. Cleanliness disgraceful and no one to talk to and raise your concerns. Pals part time as is reception but a fancy hologram in the main entrance tells you to speak up if concerned.

If you are told you need something done urgently urgently means absolutely nothing.

If you try and ring the ward no one will answer the phone.

Your medications will sometimes be forgotten or given at the wrong times.

If you are on insulin and ask for something to eat because you are starting to hypo. You won't be given anything because it's only one and a half hours until dinner time.!!!

You will be told that you are going to have this that and the other done but it doesn't happen.

MRI scanner broken

CT scanner broken

You may be told that you haven't had a stroke and over 4 weeks later you're told yes you have.

So many mistakes made!!!

You treated my son this morning with a head injury the service was excellent and nurses/staff were amazing! Such a high level or care and I’m so grateful to you all. Thank you.

When you need treatment, these guys do a wonderful job. Both myself and my 1 year old had serious illnesses (viral meningitis and sepsis) and we were seen immediately and had the best quality care. I don't feel that our nurses and doctors get enough credit for what they do for us.

We hear constantly about how our national health is broken and how badly people are treated. Let's hear a different side!!!



I had an appointment for an Endoscopy today, I am a normal guy who is on the normal National Health. The moment I arrived I was met by a lovely receptionist who sent me the right way , then to be greated by an equally lovely nurse who explained where to go and what to do. Next was the ward , again met by people who were attentive and calming. Then came the crunch time and off to get a very uncomfortable experience and not what I expected, if it wasn't for the way they made me feel and how they looked after me and coached me through the procedure I would have lost the plot.



I want to recognise the work and the professionalism the team showed me today and a huge thankyou to them for keeping me calm and looking after me.



Broken health care ?????????

Was sent to A&E by my GP where I was seen by several lovely members of staff and then admitted to Whitbread ward. Although the staff were very busy they were all cheerful and friendly and caring. Luckily my stay was a short one and I would like to thank all the members of staff I met and say what an amazing job they do.

The staff in A&E looked after my 5 year old son so quickly and thoroughly checked him for us at the weekend. Amazing doctors and nurses, fantastic NHS service, thank u so much

The nurses were amazing! They were friendly and sympathetic. It was clearly a busy evening, but I felt well taken care of. I’d really like to thank the nurses who helped me through the evening.

Thank you to all the staff at Bedford Hospital.

The care l received was 1st class ,you all work so hard with dedication and beyond the call of duties.

If l could l would give all of you medals

���

Thank you thank you thank you to The river bank staff! My little girl was admitted with gastroenteritis and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. The nurses that cared for Mollie were so caring of not only mollie but me too. I appreciate that the hospital is short staffed so I didn’t mind waiting too much. I LOvE that all parents are aloud to have as much tea and toast as you fancy which came in handy at 3am I tell ya! Thanks once again,

Hannah

Thank you so much to the male nurse this evening I can’t remember his name but he was happy and ensured my daughter who had tonsillitis was taken care of and got Sara who done handover for evening she was amazing as well. I’m so grateful

Shout out to the fabulous care and attention my Mum has received over the last 2 weeks on Shuttleworth Ward. My Mum, Penny Mitchell, was admitted via A&E and spent the first few days being investigated, then had major surgery. The level of empathy and consideration shown to her and us was exemplary, and it made a very worrying time considerably easier for us all. Following surgery Mum had great continuity of care from fabulous staff, nurses & Doctors alike. Words are not enough to express my families gratitude, thank you so very much from us all xx

I would just like to thank all the staff in A&E, AAU and CCU for nursing me back to my “normal” self! I entered A&E on 15th Dec, delirious, unable to control my breathing, just generally very unwell. I was seen almost immediately....turns out I had pneumonia and I was in a very bad way. The staff in Bedford hospital bent over backwards to get me better, they tolerated the temper tantrums because I wanted to go home...And insisted I stay. I couldn’t have asked for better nurses or Drs. I very rarely lean on the NHS, but by god you’re good!! Thank you again. You deserve better than our government will ever give you.

I would just like to say how wonderful this hospital is. We visited here yesterday as an outpatient accompanying my 92 year old dad. He had 3 appointments, each one was on time and he was given courtesy and respect at each one. Well done Bedford Hospital and thank you for making it good experience.

I was unfortunate enough to be taken ill whilst driving near Bedford last Saturday afternoon. Ended up in A&E thanks to the wonderful ambulance crew who came to my aid. Crew (two ladies) were soooo good at their jobs but also totally charming and lovely. On arrival at Bedford A&E, I was treated wonderfully. From the Staff Nurse to the Doctor, the Radiologist and ALL the staff I met, THANK-YOU so, so much. I recovered sufficiently to get back home to Newcastle the following day. With such marvellous staff, we have an NHS to be proud of - if only the Government would fund it properly and stop repeating the same tired rhetoric, just think how good it could be!! I for one would happily pay more tax to fund it properly. Thank-you all once again.

I took my daughter to A and E as ordered by her doctor, the staff from the receptionist through to the surgeon were brilliant. The only thing negative I can say is not enough staff but that’s the government fault

Excellent service and care from Bedford Hospital in the last two weeks. From the initial outpatients appointment in Orthopaedics and Miki in X-ray Dept on 19 April, then called on Monday afternoon and booked in for minor surgery yesterday. Fast, efficient and great care from the Theatre team under Mr Nayak and everyone at the Tavistock Ward and home by 12.30pm after a cuppa and a sandwich. Thank you all.

A massive thank you to the hospital maternity staff for looking after myself & my daughter after her birth & my c section. Felt so lucky to have such amazing women look after us so well. Mbali was born on the 8th May 2018 by c section and we were both lookwd after so well from prep to after care �� Xx

My mother is in South wing hospital, after being rushed in by ambulance over the weekend... Mum is dying of cancer and now they think she has had a heart attack....



Her diet is very strict and so much she can't eat. Mum has told the staff that she can not eat the food and nothing has been done...



If you are ill in hospital you starve and have to wait for a bed.... Go to prison, you immediately get a bed and 3 good meals per day....



Have the NHS got it all wrong....

Husband seen in A&E Wednesday night. Great doctors and nurses, clear communication regarding what was happening and what was going to happen. Thorough enough to investigate and find colon infection and fever.

Sadly inpatient treatment not as good. Bed not changed in 3 days, toilet, sinks, room not cleaned (I had to ask for the toilet to be cleaned) notes not with patient, staff unsure whether he was on the ward or not.

Consultant instructed low residue diet. Consultant asked for diet sheet to be given to patient, which took far too long resulting in patient being given peas, vegetable soup and beans. All foods he should not have eaten.

Medical care from surgical team very good but ward care poor. Cleanliness disgraceful and no one to talk to and raise your concerns. Pals part time as is reception but a fancy hologram in the main entrance tells you to speak up if concerned.

If you are told you need something done urgently urgently means absolutely nothing.

If you try and ring the ward no one will answer the phone.

Your medications will sometimes be forgotten or given at the wrong times.

If you are on insulin and ask for something to eat because you are starting to hypo. You won't be given anything because it's only one and a half hours until dinner time.!!!

You will be told that you are going to have this that and the other done but it doesn't happen.

MRI scanner broken

CT scanner broken

You may be told that you haven't had a stroke and over 4 weeks later you're told yes you have.

So many mistakes made!!!

You treated my son this morning with a head injury the service was excellent and nurses/staff were amazing! Such a high level or care and I’m so grateful to you all. Thank you.

When you need treatment, these guys do a wonderful job. Both myself and my 1 year old had serious illnesses (viral meningitis and sepsis) and we were seen immediately and had the best quality care. I don't feel that our nurses and doctors get enough credit for what they do for us.

We hear constantly about how our national health is broken and how badly people are treated. Let's hear a different side!!!



I had an appointment for an Endoscopy today, I am a normal guy who is on the normal National Health. The moment I arrived I was met by a lovely receptionist who sent me the right way , then to be greated by an equally lovely nurse who explained where to go and what to do. Next was the ward , again met by people who were attentive and calming. Then came the crunch time and off to get a very uncomfortable experience and not what I expected, if it wasn't for the way they made me feel and how they looked after me and coached me through the procedure I would have lost the plot.



I want to recognise the work and the professionalism the team showed me today and a huge thankyou to them for keeping me calm and looking after me.



Broken health care ?????????

Was sent to A&E by my GP where I was seen by several lovely members of staff and then admitted to Whitbread ward. Although the staff were very busy they were all cheerful and friendly and caring. Luckily my stay was a short one and I would like to thank all the members of staff I met and say what an amazing job they do.

The staff in A&E looked after my 5 year old son so quickly and thoroughly checked him for us at the weekend. Amazing doctors and nurses, fantastic NHS service, thank u so much

The nurses were amazing! They were friendly and sympathetic. It was clearly a busy evening, but I felt well taken care of. I’d really like to thank the nurses who helped me through the evening.

Thank you to all the staff at Bedford Hospital.

The care l received was 1st class ,you all work so hard with dedication and beyond the call of duties.

If l could l would give all of you medals

���

Thank you thank you thank you to The river bank staff! My little girl was admitted with gastroenteritis and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. The nurses that cared for Mollie were so caring of not only mollie but me too. I appreciate that the hospital is short staffed so I didn’t mind waiting too much. I LOvE that all parents are aloud to have as much tea and toast as you fancy which came in handy at 3am I tell ya! Thanks once again,

Hannah

Thank you so much to the male nurse this evening I can’t remember his name but he was happy and ensured my daughter who had tonsillitis was taken care of and got Sara who done handover for evening she was amazing as well. I’m so grateful

Shout out to the fabulous care and attention my Mum has received over the last 2 weeks on Shuttleworth Ward. My Mum, Penny Mitchell, was admitted via A&E and spent the first few days being investigated, then had major surgery. The level of empathy and consideration shown to her and us was exemplary, and it made a very worrying time considerably easier for us all. Following surgery Mum had great continuity of care from fabulous staff, nurses & Doctors alike. Words are not enough to express my families gratitude, thank you so very much from us all xx

I would just like to thank all the staff in A&E, AAU and CCU for nursing me back to my “normal” self! I entered A&E on 15th Dec, delirious, unable to control my breathing, just generally very unwell. I was seen almost immediately....turns out I had pneumonia and I was in a very bad way. The staff in Bedford hospital bent over backwards to get me better, they tolerated the temper tantrums because I wanted to go home...And insisted I stay. I couldn’t have asked for better nurses or Drs. I very rarely lean on the NHS, but by god you’re good!! Thank you again. You deserve better than our government will ever give you.

I would just like to say how wonderful this hospital is. We visited here yesterday as an outpatient accompanying my 92 year old dad. He had 3 appointments, each one was on time and he was given courtesy and respect at each one. Well done Bedford Hospital and thank you for making it good experience.

I was unfortunate enough to be taken ill whilst driving near Bedford last Saturday afternoon. Ended up in A&E thanks to the wonderful ambulance crew who came to my aid. Crew (two ladies) were soooo good at their jobs but also totally charming and lovely. On arrival at Bedford A&E, I was treated wonderfully. From the Staff Nurse to the Doctor, the Radiologist and ALL the staff I met, THANK-YOU so, so much. I recovered sufficiently to get back home to Newcastle the following day. With such marvellous staff, we have an NHS to be proud of - if only the Government would fund it properly and stop repeating the same tired rhetoric, just think how good it could be!! I for one would happily pay more tax to fund it properly. Thank-you all once again.

I took my daughter to A and E as ordered by her doctor, the staff from the receptionist through to the surgeon were brilliant. The only thing negative I can say is not enough staff but that’s the government fault

Excellent service and care from Bedford Hospital in the last two weeks. From the initial outpatients appointment in Orthopaedics and Miki in X-ray Dept on 19 April, then called on Monday afternoon and booked in for minor surgery yesterday. Fast, efficient and great care from the Theatre team under Mr Nayak and everyone at the Tavistock Ward and home by 12.30pm after a cuppa and a sandwich. Thank you all.

A massive thank you to the hospital maternity staff for looking after myself & my daughter after her birth & my c section. Felt so lucky to have such amazing women look after us so well. Mbali was born on the 8th May 2018 by c section and we were both lookwd after so well from prep to after care �� Xx

My mother is in South wing hospital, after being rushed in by ambulance over the weekend... Mum is dying of cancer and now they think she has had a heart attack....



Her diet is very strict and so much she can't eat. Mum has told the staff that she can not eat the food and nothing has been done...



If you are ill in hospital you starve and have to wait for a bed.... Go to prison, you immediately get a bed and 3 good meals per day....



Have the NHS got it all wrong....

Husband seen in A&E Wednesday night. Great doctors and nurses, clear communication regarding what was happening and what was going to happen. Thorough enough to investigate and find colon infection and fever.

Sadly inpatient treatment not as good. Bed not changed in 3 days, toilet, sinks, room not cleaned (I had to ask for the toilet to be cleaned) notes not with patient, staff unsure whether he was on the ward or not.

Consultant instructed low residue diet. Consultant asked for diet sheet to be given to patient, which took far too long resulting in patient being given peas, vegetable soup and beans. All foods he should not have eaten.

Medical care from surgical team very good but ward care poor. Cleanliness disgraceful and no one to talk to and raise your concerns. Pals part time as is reception but a fancy hologram in the main entrance tells you to speak up if concerned.

If you are told you need something done urgently urgently means absolutely nothing.

If you try and ring the ward no one will answer the phone.

Your medications will sometimes be forgotten or given at the wrong times.

If you are on insulin and ask for something to eat because you are starting to hypo. You won't be given anything because it's only one and a half hours until dinner time.!!!

You will be told that you are going to have this that and the other done but it doesn't happen.

MRI scanner broken

CT scanner broken

You may be told that you haven't had a stroke and over 4 weeks later you're told yes you have.

So many mistakes made!!!