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  1. Review titled Wonderful, but totally overworked staff

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Ann - Posted on 08 March 2024

    I was admitted a week ago following a car crash. I spent the first 5 hours in triage. It took 3 requests and 5 hours for me to get 2 paracetemol for my head pain. All staff were running around looking shell shocked and completely overwhelmed. All were very kind and obviously wanting to do their jobs, but just chaos. I was then moved on my trolley to the 'corridoor care. Where I stayed for a further 25 hours. I had various tests and a CT scan but then discharged myself. The bright flourescent lights and noisy human traffic in the corridoor were like using sleep deprivation as torture. It was even really hard to find a pillow for me, but one was eventually found. I did not want to discharge myself as there were worries about further trauma symptoms developing, but I decided to take the chance. I had a warm shower and got into my own bed in the dark and quiet. It did me the world of good. I find it just so very sad, with all the lovely, caring staff at the hospital, who are clearly so committed and professional and trying their very best, that this new facility seems to be so chaotic. What a tragedy.

    Visited March 2024

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  2. Review titled Super efficient!

    by Oliver - Posted on 04 February 2024

    Arrived for X-ray, appointment running bang on time, friendly reception staff and radiographer, who took time to explain process and ask questions to better understand the injury. In an out in under 10minutes. Great customer experience, thank you Princess of Wales Community Hospital Bromsgrove :)

    Visited February 2024

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    Replied on 22 February 2024

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  3. Review titled Emergency Gynae unit is brilliant

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    by Megan Kewn - Posted on 09 October 2023

    Due to pregnancy sickness I have been to see the emergency gynae unit twice. I am so thankful to them for helping me in times of need and always feeling like they are taking my problems seriously. I wanted to leave a review as I really am grateful to them.

    Visited October 2023

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    Replied on 17 October 2023

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  4. Review titled Was I to blame?

    Rated 3 stars out of 5

    by Peter - Posted on 09 July 2023

    Thursday evening I found I was unable to urinate and in so much pain I fainted. After calls to 111 and two call backs from a doctor I was advised to go to A&E where I would probably have a catheter inserted. Arrived at 3.30am and was assessed then returned to the waiting area. I was in immense discomfort for the next five hours but was given a codine and a paracetamol during that time. Whether it had any affect I'm not sure. When I was finally attended to, within ten minutes I had a catheter inserted and the relief was instant and incredible. But I couldn't help thinking, why couldn't someone have done that five hours earlier instead of me being in such pain. Once that pain was gone I would have happily waited five hours for any follow up treatment. Now I wonder if it was my fault for not creating a fuss, should I have been more demanding. I feel I just disappeared into a system that for my situation let me suffer for longer than was needed. When I was seen the doctor was excellent and I certainly have no complaints with that department. I hope this feedback may help in improving the system. Regards Peter

    Visited July 2023

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    Replied on 18 July 2023

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  5. Review titled very efficient

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Ms J.D.Griggs - Posted on 23 June 2023

    I was seen very quickly at the renal dept. Consultant was helpful and thorough. I couldn't fault this Dept. and am grateful for their help.

    Visited June 2023

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    Replied on 29 June 2023

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  6. Review titled Alex Discharge Lounge

    Rated 3 stars out of 5

    by A. Dagnan - Posted on 29 June 2023

    On 27th June 2023 I found myself in the above whilst awaiting a lift. There was a constant flow of patients from the wards. All were elderly and most suffering from a degree of dementia. They all had one thing in common they wanted to go home and had difficulty understanding the delay in them doing so. However many times this was explained they soon asked again why they couldn't go home now. Some were silent . Others tried to run away repeatedly one was loud and aggressive and an escape merchant. Whatever the demeanour of each patient I was impressed, no in awe, at the gentle caring way the staff treated these poor souls however difficult they were being. Gently explaining for the umpteenth time why they couldn't go home yet, and gently returning them to the lounge when they had done a runner. I was there for two hours and at first wished I was anywhere else. Soon though I was just in total admiration of the gentle care the staff took of what it is fair to say were difficult patients. I do wonder if anyone realizes what tremendous care goes on in this hidden away room. I truly believe that the staff must go home exhausted and would like appropriate recognition given to them for their dedication.

    Visited June 2023

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    Replied on 06 July 2023

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  7. Review titled I am indebted to them

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Keith Holmes - Posted on 24 June 2023

    I recently suffered a massive heart attack and was rushed to Worcester hospital where I was taken straight into theatre where All the staff were ready waiting to save my life, they were so efficient and caring at what they did. Transfered to Aconbury ward 2 first then onto Aconbury 1 for recovery. Again I can't say enough on how good and caring All the staff, nurses, cleaners, doctors, helpers etc they have all been beyond fantastic. Thank you Worcester Hospital I am indebted to all of you.

    Visited June 2023

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    Replied on 29 June 2023

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  8. Review titled A&E - Fast Service

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Sandra Hayward - Posted on 27 June 2023

    What a fast, friendly and safe experience I had yesterday. I was covid surveyed at the entrance, checked in at reception and got my wrist band, didn't wait long to be triaged, and then went straight to xray where I was seen within minutes. I didn't wait long to be assessed and to have the xrays reviewed and then I was treated (put in a half cast). The whole end to end experience was all under 2 hours with my follow up booked too. Everyone I came into contact with a super professional and friendly and made me feel really at ease. All this happened in what seemed to be an almost full waiting room (with most seats taken). Thank goodness for the NHS.

    Visited June 2023

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    Replied on 29 June 2023

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  9. Review titled Complete shambles

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 16 June 2023

    Worst A&E experience I have ever known. Went in with suspected Ohss following IVF treatment. Waited for 10 hours for the doctor to eventually read my own notes back to me. Clueless on IVF and clueless on Ohss despite how serious it could be. Knowledge of staff was nowhere near good enough for an emergency unit. Should have been referred to the unit after 2 hours not 10 as the unit was empty. Lost my urine sample, and nobody reviewed my chest x-ray they did. Appalling service

    Visited June 2023

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    Replied on 29 June 2023

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  10. Review titled Excellent clinical review

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 15 July 2023

    Thanks to the gynaecologist and his team for a thorough examination and clear explanation of my mother’s problems. Felt reassured that her symptoms had been sympathetically reviewed and options discussed.

    Visited June 2023

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    Replied on 18 July 2023

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