Darlington Memorial Hospital - Ratings and reviews
Reviews
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Review titled Staff
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 21 April 2024
Took my mum to hospital for a chest infection and coughing up blood waited for blood test which where done quick and ECG day staff left night staff can in and that’s when it all went wrong waited 5 hours for a xray and had to ask to see the doctor twice cos we waited so long no baby was bothered and no help was going the last time I Asked the doctor said five minutes which he did come to speak to us he wasn’t bothered in the slightest that we had waited so long for routine treatment day staff where fantastic and got thought a huge amount of patients night staff where very slow and didn’t care a less I wouldn’t care ANE wasn’t even busy after 9 pm
Visited Accident and emergency services on April 2024
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Review titled Excellent care throughout
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Jo Conroy - Posted on 13 April 2024
I was admitted to the Gynaecology team for Laparoscopy and my experience was excellent from admission to discharge. Very caring and understanding staff who couldn't do enough. I stayed overnight in ward 62 and again everyone was empathetic and caring. The ward was scrupulously clean and all staff were brilliant. Thank you
Visited Gynaecology on April 2024
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Review titled Great care & treatment.
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Julie Carpenter - Posted on 16 April 2024
I was admitted into day surgery for some gynaecology procedures. I was anxious beforehand but I needn’t have worried as every staff member treated me with the utmost care. The Consultant visited me following surgery to check I was ok & showed me photos of the results which I thought was a nice thing to do. The anaesthetist was especially kind in ensuring I had a heated blanket following surgery etc. I can’t praise this team enough - they were all so kind to me & made sure I was well looked after (far far better than my previous experience at Durham - UHND for similar procedure a few years ago).
Visited Gynaecology on April 2024
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Review titled Accidental fall in Barnard Castle
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Margaret Robinson - Posted on 28 March 2024
Had a fall in Barnard Castle, ambulance to A&E at Darlington, transfer from paramedics to A&E staff was prompt and caring. Excellent care in A&E, CT Scan and radiology Long waits for results of tests but understandable. Transferred to room on trolley while getting adequate pain relief for hip injury. Nurse transferred me to a bed and I remained in the room for the rest of my time at the hospital. Seen by physio late morning to assess mobility, lovely staff. Able to go home in the afternoon, but I am from Cumbria and had no transport home. My son was in Brighton but it would have taken 6 hours for him to pick me up, asked about hospital transport, and it was provided so I was on my way home in Paramedics car with a lovely student paramedics driver. From my accident at 5pm on Sunday and home at 5pm Monday, all my care was fantastic. I am battered and bruised with a torn eardrum and very painful hip, but recovering well . The only negative aspects were food. Breakfast soggy toated white bread with spread I don't think it was butter! There didn't appear to be a choice. Lunch was a turkey sandwich, which came in cardboard box, a paper thin slither of processed turkey between 2 slices of white bread with the same spread. Hospitals should be making more effort with healthy food. Drinks also in cardboard takeaway cups, not easy for an 82 year old who couldn’t sit up properly. Also the waste generated by the plastic tumblers must be substantial and not eco friendly .I hope the patients on the wards are offered better food. I certainly couldn't have lived on what I was given for any more than 24 hours.
Visited Accident and emergency services on March 2024
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Review titled Dangerous and lack of care
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Alex - Posted on 10 February 2024
Sent my baby home twice with a ‘viral infection’. Did no further testing just dismissed my concerns with a load of stupid excuses. Took her to Newcastle RVI because I did not trust either of the consultants in Darlington who saw her and lo and behold after an hour and actually testing done on her she had a water infection and needed antibiotics. Newcastle already told me she had symptoms of a UTI. First consultant in Darlington said it was because of her reflux. The second consultant said it’s because she had a viral cold. If you don’t care enough to investigated a 6 month old babies symptoms you shouldn’t be a doctor.
Visited Children's & Adolescent Services on February 2024
Darlington Memorial Hospital has not yet replied.
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Review titled Gossiping women
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 21 February 2024
Went with my daughter for a maternity appointment nurses chatting down corridor could hear it all receptionist the same late appointment and care was shocking took blood then left room without a goodbye with my daughter not even putting her clothes on no care you deserve your low rating and i dread my daughter having a baby there!!
Visited Maternity services on February 2024
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Review titled Could not have done more or cared more.
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Gary Saunders - Posted on 04 January 2024
My mum was admitted on the 03/01/2024. After being sent straight Darlington Memorial from her Doctors with severe a chest infection and her having COPD. There was not a seat left and there was a prisoner and prison guards in there as well. All staff in all areas worked non stop. Giving fantastic care as much attention on all of us and going above and beyond even though they were completely over run and I would have folded after ten minutes but they just carried on while keeping a smile on our faces and also giving amazing care and assessments. After assessing my mum they gave her a artery blood test and within 8 minutes my mum was in a private room. With an i.v of antibiotics, fluids, oxygen, steroids. I was worried at how quick this all happened but they could not have got my mum receiving the urgent treatment she needed. My mum had to stay in room 3 at accident and emergency and received such care through the night. All the staff that evening were miracle workers and will never ever be able to thank you enough. From 3 o'clock that day to now with my mum on ward 34 as I write this and still getting the warmest care and medical treatment. From start to finish i’d like all staff to know they are genuine heroes and hope this gets back to all staff working that day and up until now and they know how much they appreciated and no one could have managed the situation in the hospital and a and e over whelmed but people coming in in a constant flow. But they never faltered and us remembering just what they have to deal but how much care, treatment and grace they still give in impossible circumstances. Too many people complain but my mum would be in a different situation without you all today. Nothing can thank you all enough. Hope your bosses thank you enough too.
Visited Accident and emergency services on January 2024
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Review titled Superb hospital
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by John wakelin - Posted on 01 January 2024
My niece admitted to this hospital intensive treatment unit her operation placed in intensive care unit what a fantastic service , professionally ran by dedicated staff , from top to bottom of pay scale , superbly clean and tidy , well done all at darlington memorial hospital why are orher hospitals not like this unit ! thank you all at this hospital
Visited Intensive Care on January 2024
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Review titled Amazing First Surgical Experience
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Georgia - Posted on 20 January 2024
I have so many thank yous to give to each and every member of staff that I encountered for my surgery under ENT at Darlington. My consultant, the anaesthetist and her nurses, and the nurses on the Day Ward. I could not sing their praises any more and I truly believe that every single one of them are a testament to their professions. So thorough, reassuring, caring, and kind. I am in awe of the care I received and only hope that I will receive care like this in the future. Thank you again to each and every member of staff who took care of me. I will remember your care for years to come.
Visited Ear, Nose & Throat on January 2024
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Review titled Excellent caring service and staff
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Mike Corless - Posted on 05 January 2024
On New Year eve I was admitted with a serious Urine infection and after initial treatment at A & E I was admitted to Ward 34 and then Ward 43. The staff both Nursing and ancillary were fabulous and truly caring and attentive and nothing being to much trouble.
Visited General Medicine on January 2024
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