Got there early hours in the morning, my partner had bad chest pains. Was told it would be an 11 hour wait, hadn't managed to bring money with us so was unable to get food that whole time.
Not enough available toilets (1 men, 1 woman, and 1 disabled) for the whole of the emergency department. In the disabled toilet there was no emergency pull cord either which is a big issue if a disabled person had an accident in the toilet.
Then people was repeatedly called through the night, not just once or twice but nearly every hour on the hour when it was obvious they had left.
Overall I understand people are there that could easily be seen elsewhere but those that can be seen elsewhere should be turned away at the reception. Patients who can eat should be offered some biscuits or a sandwich at regular intervals.
"11 hour wait!"
About: Hull Royal Infirmary Hull Royal Infirmary Hull HU3 2JZ
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