"Amazing nurses"

I was admitted to surgical short stay for around 4/5 days earlier this year. I was absolutely terrified as I didn’t know I was even going to theatre due to lack of communication in prior ward.

The nurses were amazing with me, I’m a student nurse myself and knew hospitals were scary, but being on the other side really is terrifying. The staff all took time to talk with me about anything I was worried or upset about and just seemed like they genuinely cared.

One nurse specifically - Shannon I think it was - was absolutely amazing in every way. She went out of her way to go up to my previous ward just to get a doctor to prescribe me more pain relief. She moved me into a side room post op which made a massive difference in my time on the ward.

I was never made to feel like a burden, she listened to everything I had to say and acted on everything straight away. She truly is an asset to the team and I appreciate her care so much.

The healthcare support workers all responded to me in a kind and timely manner, they listened to what I had to say and assisted me when I needed it which I truly appreciate.