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"Impressed with outstanding professionalism ."

About: Highland Community Services / Sexual Health Service

(as the patient),

I had a scare and was needing to get myself checked over . I was nervous and embarrassed but I finally summoned up the courage to ask for help.

I was needing a STI Screening. I would have to travel far to make it in to the clinic. I called the number displayed on the website and was put in a queue .

5 quickly went to 1 within 5 min then I was though. I was greeted by a lovely soft spoken voice which straight away put me at ease. I explained I lived far away and I hadn't booked an appointment. They told me not to worry and proceeded to see if they could sort something for me.

I wasn't expecting anything. Normally you are told to book an appointment and that's that. However they phoned me back within 10 min and offered me an appointment on the same day. I felt so fortunate and relieved that they had gone above and beyond to cater for my needs . 

The centre was easy to find and I arrived early and was given a friendly welcome. I was told I could relax in the waiting waiting room. Music was playing and I felt at ease.

Before I knew it I was introduced to Teina and she took me though to the examination room . She was very friendly and professional. I had a swab done, bloods taken and a urine sample. In total it took roughly 20 minutes which was brilliant. I was given advice and she made sure that if I needed any further support .

The results take 7 days and you are given a card with your unique number and helpline number if you need it .

Overall I was extremely impressed with the relaxing atmosphere cleanness and outstanding professionalism . 

Well done to the team in Inverness Clinic.

Thank you .

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Response from Kimberley MacInnes, Lead Nurse/Service Manager, Highland Sexual Health, NHS Highland 9 months ago
Kimberley MacInnes
Lead Nurse/Service Manager, Highland Sexual Health,
NHS Highland

I manage the sexual health service in North Highland, I am also the Lead Nurse for the service.

Submitted on 28/08/2024 at 16:16
Published on Care Opinion at 16:16


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Dear Shaun 1995,

I wanted to respond to say thank you for taking the time to write about the good experience you had while attending our service. We appreciate that it can be scary attending our clinic and all of our team pride themselves on ensuring that each individual's experience is as positive as it can be, I am so pleased that this was your experience. I have shared this care opinion with the whole team, and in particular have thanked the individuals you have mentioned. Thank you.

Kind regards

Kimberley MacInnes

Service Manager/Lead Nurse

Highland Sexual Health

NHS Highland.

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