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"I will never forget those amazing nurses - thank you"

About: Community Nursing / District Nursing

(as a carer),

My husband had terminal cancer and was given an end of life diagnosis in September 2023 he subsequently died in February 2024.

Initially Joan, Gillian and Donna supported every couple of weeks by calling in and checking we were both managing ok and that all the correct medicine was in place.

But in January 2024 my husband deteriorated quickly and required daily nursing from the team. They organised the equipment he needed to get him home from hospital quickly. They called every morning to administer his medication together with all other aspects of care, they were a tremendous support to me liaising with doctors and the hospice to get the best care for my husband.

They surpassed all my expectations and are absolutely fabulous coming out regularly when I required help outside of the morning visit. They would call chemists when we needed drugs urgently, nothing was too much trouble and they genuinely cared so much. They are a wonderful caring team honestly the best medical professionals I have met during my husbands 9 year battle. I will always be grateful and will never forget those amazing nurses. Thank you.

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Response from Kevin Bletsoe, Senior Nurse, Adult Nursing Services, East Renfrewshire HSCP last month
Kevin Bletsoe
Senior Nurse, Adult Nursing Services,
East Renfrewshire HSCP
Submitted on 22/03/2024 at 13:46
Published on Care Opinion at 13:46


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Dear True angels supported me,

My name is Kevin Bletsoe and I am Senior Nurse for East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

My deepest condolences for you and your family's loss. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience of our Community Nursing team it is very much appreciated.

It is heart- warming to hear of the high standard of nursing care and support your husband and yourself was provided from the East Renfrewshire Community Nursing team and in particular Joan, Gillian and Donna at such a difficult time.

I will make sure Joan, Gillian, Donna and the wider Community Nursing team receive your heart felt feedback and appreciation for all the care they provided for your husband.

My best wishes

Kevin

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