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Up and About

Posted By youpy97

"Up and About"

About: Allied Health Professionals (Occupational Therapy, Physio, Dietetics, Speech & Language, Enhanced Intermediate Care) / Aids and adaptations Health & Community Care Services / Health and Therapy Teams Royal Alexandra Hospital / Elderly Medicine (wards 3-7 & 36)

(as a service user),

I have suffered from Parkinson's from some time now. This illness comes in different forms, in my case it manifests itself by upsetting my balance.

I have attended the Geriatric Medicine Clinic in the NHS Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. My balance problem has got worse recently and the Paisley team have passed me on to a Largs based specialist group for further assessment.

Zoe of this group visited my home recently. She checked the living conditions generally, including toilet facilities, and as a result of this check I was given a triangular walking frame, toilet seat frame and a lounge chair cushion and a copy of Up and About. These items are all very useful and are now in every day use. 

I was also shown a number of exercises, which I use to help me deal with my balance. 

I would like to thank all the staff in Largs for their support.

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Response from Nicole McInally, Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde nearly 2 years ago
Nicole McInally
Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Submitted on 01/08/2023 at 16:12
Published on Care Opinion at 16:12

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Dear Youpy97]

I am sorry to hear that your balance problem has got worse. You have mentioned the Geriatric Medicine Clinic at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and I wanted to acknowledge your feedback. I am pleased that the Clinic was able to refer you to the Specialist Team based in Largs.

I am glad that the home visit went well and that you were shown a number of exercises to help with your balance. I am sure that the staff in NHS Ayrshire and Arran will be delighted with your feedback.

Best wishes

Nicole

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Response from Louise Bell, Governance Officer, Business Support, North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership nearly 2 years ago
Louise Bell
Governance Officer, Business Support,
North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Governance Officer for North Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership.

Submitted on 04/08/2023 at 14:39
Published on Care Opinion at 14:54

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Dear youpy97,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your lovely feedback about the support you received from the Health and Therapy Team at Brooksby in Largs.

I am sorry that your balance has been affected by your Parkinson’s disease but very glad you now have the appropriate equipment and advice to help you both improve and manage this.

I will pass your kind words onto Zoe and the rest of the team.

Than you once more and I wish you well in the future.

Joanna, Team Lead - Health and Therapy Team/Community Physiotherapy North

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