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"I had my stroke just a couple of days ago"

About: Craigavon Area Hospital / 4 South Craigavon Area Hospital / Emergency Department

(as a staff member posting for a patient/service user),

I had my stroke just a couple of days ago and it was a very scary thing as this is the first time it has happened to me. What happened was that I had fallen down the stairs banging my head off the door. The next day I felt completely fine and went to the shop and bought my papers. I fell asleep and after I woke I couldn’t stand. My wife had to phone the ambulance when I arrived into hospital they suggested that I had, had a stroke.

I was in ED for quite some time but staff were very good. They offered me food and snacks and made sure that I felt comfortable. I was then moved onto 4 South. I have been here for 2 weeks now as I continue my rehabilitation. Rehab is going successfully and hopefully I am walking out of here in no time. I would like to thank all the staff for their hard work and great treatment

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Response from James Gilpin, Stroke Service Improvement Lead, Southern Health and Social Care Trust 13 months ago
James Gilpin
Stroke Service Improvement Lead,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 26/04/2023 at 11:40
Published on Care Opinion at 11:40


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Good morning,

Sorry to hear that you have been unwell. We really appreciate you taking the time to give us your valuable feedback.

It is great to hear that even though the system is under pressure that you have been cared for so well.

May I wish you a speedy recovery,

James

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