"Looking after my dad"

My dad had a fall at home we contacted 999, but because they were so busy we made our own way to hospital.  He has advanced dementia and on checking in he was distressed. I asked the receptionist if there was somewhere quieter where we could sit and I was told no alternative to wait in the waiting room.

After sitting for what felt like forever, a nurse came over as she had seen my dad was struggling and brought us both into a room. People in the waiting room started shouting that they were before my dad and being abusive. I was alarmed as my dad is in his eighties, has dementia and doesn’t cope with unfamiliar places.

The nurse Laura and her co worker Dave then assessed my dad and they were concerned because he was on blood thinners, had hit his head and had a large wound. The wound was cleaned and a cap was put on to help with the blood loss. There was no free rooms for us to go to. We were sat outside her room and checked on frequently between others.

After a short period we moved to cubicle where my dad was seen by Dr Baker and nurse Nadine who were so kind and caring. They took time to settle us and listen to me. Andrew the Porter took us to the X-ray for a scan and brought us back. After the scan and wound was closed, my dad was tired and became agitated. He had a sandwich and he was thankfully allowed home with me.

I want to thank you all for looking after my dad and myself