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"I didn't think anything could help but just how wrong I was"

About: Bideford Hospital / Therapies

(as the patient),

I was initially concerned about going to see a physiotherapist because I didn’t think anything could help my ongoing symptoms, but just how wrong was I.

I was seen by the very lovely Tara, she was so very friendly and kind and she listened to me which was so important, I had a heart attack three years ago and I feel worse than ever, but Tara asked questions of me and answered mine.

After a couple of visits to the clinic Tara gave me some very gentle exercises for my arms, legs and breathing which if I’m really honest I thought was a complete waste of my time, but I was completely wrong, my breathing is coming along in leaps and bounds, {it seems that I was breathing completely wrong for over 80 years} and the strength in my arms and legs are getting much stronger. So many thanks Tara I shall miss you, you have really been a star and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Response from Heather Fordham, Therapy Service Manager (Northern Services), Therapies Team (Northern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 16 months ago
Heather Fordham
Therapy Service Manager (Northern Services), Therapies Team (Northern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

I am a service manager for speech & language, dietetics, inpatient O/T and P/T, neuro rehabilitation and respiratory outpatient services.

Submitted on 08/08/2024 at 16:35
Published on Care Opinion at 16:35


Dear starryeyes

Thank you for taking the time to provide such lovely and positive feedback for Tara.

I will be passing your feedback directly onto Tara.

I'm so pleased to hear that your physiotherapy has been successful.

Many thanks

Heather Fordham

Therapy Service Manager

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