"My father took a stroke at home"

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Posted by RoanL (as a relative), 2 years ago

My father was promptly assessed and transferred from home by NIAS to
Craigavon Area Hospital where he was expertly treated by the stoke team in the emergency department. Every effort was made to ensure a timely assessment and administration of life changing treatment and the outcome is that my father is now at home making a remarkable recovery!
The entire team of health care professionals, from the start of Daddy's journey were outstanding.
Daddy and us as a family , will be forever grateful to the entire team on 2 South Stroke, because even under extreme pressure they put the needs of daddy and us as a family first.
So Thankful
from our Family
Daddy and us as a family, will be forever grateful to the entire team on 2 South Stroke, because even under extreme pressure they put the needs daddy and us as a family first.

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James Gilpin

Stroke Service Improvement Lead, Medicine and Unscheduled Care Directorate,

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 06/03/2023 at 08:42

Published on Care Opinion at 08:42

Good morning RoanL,
Thank you for taking the time to share your family’s experience of the Stroke Service. Whilst it is inevitable that our loved ones will be unwell from time to time it still can be very traumatic.
We all recognise that the Health Service is traversing through challenging times. With this in mind it is very heart-warming to hear how well your Daddy and family have been cared for during this difficult time. Our loved ones are so important to us all and it is our privilege to care for them in times of need.
I will send the Team your very lovely feedback and it will encourage them to continue giving the high quality care they deliver each day.
May I wish your Daddy a speedy recovery,
James

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Neil Gillan

Co-Production & Partnership Lead, Quality, Safety & Improvement,

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

Submitted on 07/03/2023 at 08:33

Published on Care Opinion at 08:33

Good morning RoanL,
I would like to begin by thanking you for taking the time to share your experience of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. It was reassuring to learn that your father’s treatment has been outstanding, and I hope he is recovering well.
Best wishes
Neil
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