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Southend Hospital

Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RY

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  1. Review titled Very professional

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Ian curtis - Posted on 13 May 2024

    Had spinal surgery on Thursday may 9th from going to be booked in to having my operation and then staying on Castle Point jru ward bed 10c ,I can only remember afew names who looked after me but there was afew more who I forgot there names so it wouldn't be fair just to name these who I knew but you made my stay very comfortable everyone was very professional they couldn't of done anymore for you, during the evening they was stretched very busy but still got round to see if you was OK, I hope I don't have to have more surgery but if I do I know I will be looked after, as for the NHS from going to basildon A&E on December 13th 2023 to having mri scans and then having my surgery on May 9th 2024 that was only 5 months waiting now that is very good service, from the bottom of my heart thank you all

    Visited Orthopaedics on May 2024

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  2. Review titled Excellent service

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Mr Paul Samuels - Posted on 17 May 2024

    Hi all, Had a appointment on 5th May 2024 and was very impressed with the way I was treated in the Urology department as all the staff from nurses to Doctors were excellent in every way possible and would give this department 11 out of 10 and would like to thank all the staff for there excellent service. Kind Regards Mr Paul Samuels

    Visited Urology on May 2024

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  3. Review titled GP service at A&E

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Bad back - Posted on 08 June 2024

    I have a physical job and injured my back was barley able to move I phoned my normal GP to make an appointment I haven’t been since 2002 and was told 2 weeks wait, I was not able to wait the 2 weeks duration with my pain So I visited the A&E center. Which was well organised and was assessed almost immediately I was sent to the GP department. The ladies at the desk were very pleasant I had to wait which was understandable, while waiting it’s was raining quite heavy and some older guy came in and had taken the wrong route they explained where he had to go which seemed quite a walk for this gent, the lady said but your not going that way in this and took him the inside route. Which was nice to witness. I saw the DR I can’t remember her name but she was absolutely brilliant so caring and genuine. My experience made me wonder what was the point of local GP’s but this sort of thing put even more unnecessary strain on A&E who really do their best to help people. Would especially like to thank the DR who I saw she also had to break the news to another gent in a wheelchair waiting for a bed and went outside in the pouring rain to explain and talk with him amazing what I witnessed this lady deserves a medal thank you

    Visited Accident and emergency services on May 2024

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  4. Review titled Reassuring ENT

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    by Elvi - Posted on 24 May 2024

    Attended ENT for persistent throat problem. Very professional Dr who took into account my anxiety and was very thorough and reassuring. Also very pleasant nurse. Very impressed.

    Visited Ear, Nose & Throat on May 2024

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  5. Review titled Help when I needed it

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by An old bat (young in heart) - Posted on 14 May 2024

    Everyone helped to have me checked over, as I had a fall as I arrived, in Southend as I put my hands in front of my face, as I did not want to smash onto the pavement, when I felt myself falling over. Went to Southend A&E, who were extremely helpful, all staff were friendly and helpful, they checked everthing> I had Head scan& arm scanned. Thankfully nothing broken, all staff were so helpful and careful. Thank you all

    Visited Accident and emergency services on May 2024

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  6. Review titled Caring Staff

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Elizabeth Baker - Posted on 13 May 2024

    I had to have a course of radiotherapy and was so impressed at the level of care received. The Staff are all amazing and the atmosphere relaxed and friendly

    Visited Oncology - Clinical on May 2024

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  7. Review titled Thank you

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Sonja pewter - Posted on 04 May 2024

    I came to support my daughter as her daughter had had breathing difficulties and from the emergency admission to the Neptune ward the nurses and Drs and all staff were very supportive and made the already difficult situation much better - my granddaughter is better this morning through your teams great work and thoroughness - feel very blessed

    Visited Children's & Adolescent Services on May 2024

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  8. Review titled Dreadful experience

    Rated 2 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 16 May 2024

    Had to attend southend a&e. Terrible triage system with obviously very poorly patients waiting for ages to get past first hurdle. People openly vomiting in the waiting room. Surely there could be somewhere more private for them. The rudest most unwelcoming booking in staff. The only thing I could praise was the lovely doctor.

    Visited Accident and emergency services on May 2024

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  9. Review titled Reassuring, friendly, comforting and good service

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Daniel needham - Posted on 07 April 2024

    I was taken to hospital for an appendicitis. I was expedited straight to the surgical assessment unit (sau) by my local GP and was admitted. From the moment I arrived every single person was friendly, helpful and comforting. The consultant and registrar were again very reassuring and personal too. Despite a number of emergencies delaying my op, the registrar still managed to get me into theatre and everything went well. I cannot compliment the level of competence, attitude and kindness of all staff from the ward hosts, nurses, all the way up to the consultants and anaesthetists. It was my first operation and they made me feel safe and comfortable. Thank you to everyone there.

    Visited Emergency Abdominal Surgery on April 2024

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  10. Review titled Full of praise for the service and attention

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    by Karen and Muriel - Posted on 11 April 2024

    My mother was 5 days in Hockley Ward, after 1 day in AMU ward, and, yes, a 12 hour wait in A&E, but we were delighted with the care and attention given in all 3 sections of the hospital. I know many people have bad experiences with the NHS, but in our case, the staff were very friendly and attentive, caring, scrupulous regarding possibility of infection, helpful and patient, even with long shifts. Even the food was good! A bit bland maybe, but she could season to her taste. In all, she, my father and I cannot fault how she was treated during her time in the hospital. I hope this review reaches the staff concerned, so they can see their work is much appreciated. Thank you for everything.

    Visited Don't know on April 2024

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