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"my mum final days"

About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Breathing and lung problems (Respiratory Wards 7a, 7b, 7c & 7d)

(as a relative),

my mum was in hospital for a month and was in many wards but she taken to ward 7b where she spent the final weeks, where she was treated with respect along with her partner who even got to have a Christmas dinner with my mum in the ward due to to much getting sent up to the ward this might not be much to most people but to me this has given me comfort knowing they both had one last Christmas dinner together  sadly in late December. i was told my mum was dying and that it would be best to for the family to come see her the day shift staff where fantastic the support  i got the respect me and my mum got was out of the world.

The only thing i  thought was not very nice was when i buzzed for a night shift nurse to say i think my mum had died, she came in and was shocked like she didnt know that my mum was dying  and then said she taken her last breaths i be back and closed the door. i was in that room myself for 15 minties before the nurse came back and conformed she had died i was then  asked if i wanted a cup of tea and to go outside and they get my mum sorted for me to sit with her as long as I want, but i was to upset so left not long after that, but honesty the nurses on that ward are so caring and i cant thank them enough for the care of my mum 

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Response from Jill Leckie, Lead Nurse, Medical Specialities - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 16 months ago
Jill Leckie
Lead Nurse, Medical Specialities - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 16/01/2024 at 12:43
Published on Care Opinion at 12:53


Dear Terry Cam

Thank you for your feedback, which I will pass on to Ward 7B, QEUH. I am so glad you felt comforted and supported within the ward area during this difficult time.

I would be more than happy to be contacted if there are aspects of your mums care that you would like to discuss further.

I can be contacted on 0141 451 8476 or on jill.leckie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Best wishes

Jill Leckie

Lead Nurse - Medical Specialities

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