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Seeing specialists

Posted By Aaronsgran

"Seeing specialists"

About: Glasgow Royal Infirmary / Gastroenterology Glasgow Royal Infirmary / Neurology

(as the patient),

I’ve waited so long to have a review, so much so I’ve all but given up.

I actually contemplated ending my life 

I had to finish up paying private off my state pension,that broke me financially 

I desperately need a review of my situation, my stomach and bowel won’t last much longer

I have neuropathic pain ,my body burns ..like being thrown onto a fire and I struggle to get out of bed

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Response from Nicole McInally, Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 5 months ago
Nicole McInally
Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Submitted on 22/11/2024 at 11:26
Published on Care Opinion at 11:26

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Dear Arronsgran

I am very sorry to hear about your wait for your appointment and for the impact this is having on you.

If you can contact my colleague Conrad on 0141 201 3206, they will see if they can provide you with an update regarding your referral.

If you need urgent help, please speak to your GP or call NHS 24 on 111.

If you just need to talk with someone, there is help available:

The Samaritans are there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call them on 116 123 (freephone) or email: jo@samaritans.org

Breathing Space offers a confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed. You can call free on 0800 83 85 87.

Thanks

Nicole

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Update posted by Aaronsgran (the patient)

Dear Nicole I want to say thank you so much for seeing my post and answering

I’m grateful for the help you have offered,I have taken your advise TYSM

Saying thank you just doesn’t seem much but from the bottom of my heart I wish you the very best in life and God Bless you

Response from Nicole McInally, Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 5 months ago
Nicole McInally
Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Submitted on 22/11/2024 at 16:18
Published on Care Opinion at 16:18

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Dear Aaronsgran

Thank you for getting in touch and you are very welcome.

I have been advised that you have been referred to other departments rather than Gastroenterology. If you contact our Referral Management Centre on 0800 592087 they should be able to provide you with an update. The phone lines can be busy, so you might want to email them @ Appointmentsbookingcentre@ggc.scot.nhs.uk If emailing it’s helpful if you can include your name, and CHI number (if known) or your date of birth.

Take Care

Nicole

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Update posted by Aaronsgran (the patient)

Hi Nicole I will certainly phone this number on Monday, your previous message was so helpful, now I can try the referral Management Centre number you’ve kindly given.

I really appreciate all the help you have given...a glimmer of hope that not all is lost.

TYSVM

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