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  1. Review titled Phone call

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    by Patricia Howse - Posted on 29 March 2024

    Instructions for phlebotomy opening days/times so ridiculously fast I had to listen 3 times. E mail confirmation too long and fiddly switching between cases. Buck up ! We’re not all 12. Just print the opening times details on st Mary’s front page !

    Visited Phlebotomy on March 2024

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  2. Review titled Phone number out of date?

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 05 February 2024

    My doctor sent me a text link to book a blood test, the line is closed but the website gives the same information? Very confusing and not helpful.

    Visited Phlebotomy on February 2024

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  3. Review titled Thank you

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Theresa - Posted on 30 January 2024

    I'm very grateful to all the staff at the walk-in injuries unit where I attended after slipping and breaking my wrist. I attended the fractures clinic today, where the doctor said 'Whoever did the manipulation did a great job'. So thank you for making a good alignment. I should make a full recovery.

    Visited Don't know on January 2024

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  4. Review titled Does phonelines work?

    Rated 2 stars out of 5

    by Mr. C - Posted on 24 October 2023

    New phone system is awful, constant music and never answered. Spent several days trying to contact to no avail. Please return to previous method with a receptionist based in the department.

    Visited Phlebotomy on October 2023

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    Review titled St Mary

    Replied on 06 November 2023

    Good afternoon Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding the new telephone system at our St Marys site. We were sorry to hear that you have experienced these difficulties. Please do contact our Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) for help and guidance, via the following methods: Email the team: pht.pals@porthosp.nhs.uk Telephone the team: Free phone 0800 917 6039 or 023 9228 6309 Kind Regards Michelle, Patient Experience team, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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  5. Review titled Phonephobic

    Rated 2 stars out of 5

    by Ryan - Posted on 21 August 2023

    Ring ring Ring ring Ring ring Ring ring Ring ring Ring ring. That noise you hear is called the telephone and its purpose is to be picked up if it is making a loud noise. The reason for picking the phone up is because somebody is attempting to calling your department to make an appointment. It should be answered with the following "Hello, st Mary's phlebotomy department, how many I help you?" How is one to make an appointment if you leave it to endlessly ring. I have to call multiple times throughout the day to book a test. I experience this every time I call this department. It is incredibly frustrating

    Visited Phlebotomy on August 2023

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    Review titled St Mary

    Replied on 04 September 2023

    Good afternoon​ Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding issues experienced when trying to make a phlebotomy appointment. We were very sorry to read that your experience was frustrating and have shared your feedback with the relevant team for action. We would also recommend contacting our Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) for help and guidance, via the following methods: Email the team: pht.pals@porthosp.nhs.uk Telephone the team: Free phone 0800 917 6039 or 023 9228 6309 Kind Regards Michelle, Patient Experience team, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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  6. Review titled Cannot contact hospital

    Rated 3 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 18 July 2023

    I require blood tests every three months and I constantly try to telephone for an appointment to no avail as phone numbers are not answered.

    Visited Phlebotomy on July 2023

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    Review titled St Mary

    Replied on 27 July 2023

    Good afternoon​ Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about the service you have received from our St Marys hospital site. We were very sorry to read that you are experiencing issues with contacting the team to arrange your regular blood test appointments. To support you with resolving this, please do contact our Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) for help and guidance, via the following methods: Email the team: pht.pals@porthosp.nhs.uk Telephone the team: Free phone 0800 917 6039 or 023 9228 6309 Kind Regards Michelle, Patient Experience team, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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  7. Review titled Excellent service

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Fiona Clark - Posted on 26 May 2023

    I came to the clinic with my Dad who has alzheimer's. He was anxious and almost decided not to attend. On arrival he was calmed immediately by the friendliness of everyone and the bright and airy atmosphere. The doctor and nurse attending were so kind and reassuring. A very good experience.

    Visited Dermatology on May 2023

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    Review titled St Mary

    Replied on 30 May 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive feedback about the service you received in clinic at our St Marys site. It is very much appreciated. We are glad to hear that, despite your Dad's anxiety, he was calmed by the friendly, reassuring care he received. Best Wishes Michelle, Patient Experience Team, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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  8. Review titled Unprofessional and abrupt behaviour

    Rated 2 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 14 December 2022

    I arrived for a scheduled appointment in the phlebotomy clinic and waited behind the curtain as directed by the other phlebotomist. (Obviously you can hear conversations taking place and this individual was pleasant to the elderly patient before me.) Next thing I know I hear a voice barking at me like a drill sergeant to ‘Come on in!’. I’m slightly puzzled as I couldn’t identify where the voice was coming from. They shout the same thing again and I rise from my chair and ask are they talking to me. Now, being ex healthcare I know the professional thing to do would be to greet the patient and ask them to confirm their identity. Not this individual. Clearly getting off the chair is an issue for them. I walk over and I’m greeted by an unfriendly hostile individual who demands my form. I’ve not even had chance to remove my belongings and by this point I can feel my mood sinking. I take a seat and the next thing I’m being asked is a personal medical question which is unanswerable being the reason why I am there. (The form even indicates the medical reason.) I’ve had plenty of blood tests in my time and none of them have been as rough as this encounter. Not once was this person friendly or polite (no introduction/ greeting occurred) which made me think I have been categorically stereotyped based on first impressions and the fact I have a foreign name. The thing is this. You don’t know who is going to walk through your door nor do you know their circumstances however I do expect to be treated like a human being with dignity and respect.

    Visited Phlebotomy on December 2022

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  9. Review titled Fantastic care shame about parking!

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 10 October 2022

    My 90 year old mum had surgery to remove a face lesion - the care was efficient and friendly…no waiting time! However, the car park only has 2 payment machines, not nearly enough for the size of the car park! And then one machine out of order and a queue building for the other. Sun shining down which made viewing the screen more difficult and found it impossible to put the arrival time in as 10.30 … had to go for 10.00 which meant paying for up to 3 hours instead of paying for up to 2 hours. While it’s only a pound difference the parking payment experience lets the hospital down. Please install more user friendly machines!!

    Visited Dermatology on October 2022

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  10. Review titled Infected spider bite

    by perseusst65 - Posted on 10 August 2022

    I was bitten on my leg around a week ago by what we think was probably a spider. Within a week it was getting more swollen, painful and hot and the infection was spreading from the site of the bite. I looked online at the NHS 111, answered some questions and it said to go to my local minor injuries clinic. I went along to the UTC department at St Mary’s in Newport and the receptionist, nurse and Dr were all friendly, efficient and sorted me out with antibiotics very quickly. Thank you

    Visited August 2022

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