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"Behaviour of the staff fell short"

About: Glasgow Royal Infirmary / Clinical haematology Glasgow Royal Infirmary / General Medicine (Wards 3, 4, 5)

(as a relative),

My partner spent approximately 24hrs in Ward 46, pending haematology opinion/ treatment. 

Unfortunately the behaviour of the trained nursing staff fell short of acceptable during his short stay.

He was shown no care or compassion on arrival in the ward ,his admitting nurse failed to introduce theirself or even give my partner a brief chat about what to expect during his stay + he was solely dependent on the junior staff for information.

Thankfully he received professional and efficient treatment from the Haematology Medical staff which proved very reassuring.

He was informed by a junior doctor that he could go home + was able to leave the ward without acknowledgement from the trained nursing staff.

I am an ex- NHS employee + a passionate supporter of our NHS service, however, I feel that it is my duty to send this report .

I am well aware of pressures, staff shortages, + discontent within our hospitals, but as a front- line worker myself, I was indoctrinated with the belief that first impressions, welcome + compassion are sacrosanct when dealing  with the public/ patients. 

I would like to express my disappointment regarding this incident, but will fearlessly continue to defend our wonderful NHS + its staff.

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Response from Julie Caldwell, Lead Nurse, Ward 46, Glasgow Royal Infiramry, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 12 months ago
Julie Caldwell
Lead Nurse, Ward 46, Glasgow Royal Infiramry,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 13/07/2024 at 08:14
Published on Care Opinion at 09:40


Dear Noyesey

I am extremely saddened to hear that this is the experience you have encountered and certainly not the care that the ward strives to deliver. Please pass our heartfelt apologies to your partner.

Please do get in touch to allow me to investigate further. Julie.caldwell@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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