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"Phones not answered"

About: Royal Bolton Hospital

Rang radiology to discuss an x-ray. This was 11.50 on 19/09.

I was first in the queue for 10 mins and eventually decided to hang up because the phone was never being answered. This is not a service for people it is like trying to get through to a gp surgery. Phones should not be unanswered for so long.

Thought I'd try Bolton One to find out if they are open at weekends but the web information said weekdays during office hours. I couldn't even get anyone to answer the phone there which just rang out!

How are people supposed to get help for their health when phones are not answered? Also why is Bolton One not open at weekends which would reduce demand on services at the hospital? Weekends are more convenient for me. Managers need to have their heads wobbled and get out on the job to observe what is going on because it is poor at best.

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Response from Royal Bolton Hospital 9 months ago
Royal Bolton Hospital
Submitted on 02/10/2024 at 09:28
Published on nhs.uk at 09:29


Dear Patient,

I am sorry to learn that you have had a poor experience in attempting to make contact with our radiology services.

If you would like to contact our PALS team, they would be happy to look at the issue and arrange contact with a member of the radiology team. They can be contacted via email at PALS@boltonft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01204 390193.

Kind regards,

Sharon Stringer

Patient Experience Manager

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