I have been treated at ELCH in the IV room for almost 5 years, since it first opened in 2020. At 39 years of age I was diagnosed with a blood disorder which is usually seen in elderly patients. I soon learned that I would be transfusion dependent and was treated at ELCH every two/three weeks for blood transfusions.
The service I have received at ELCH has been outstanding. I have felt so cared for over the years and have really got to know all the truly wonderful nurses who have looked after me over the years. I want to highlight in particular Staff Nurse Hazel who has been a huge source of support. From my diagnosis she has been a real constant in my treatment. The mental and physical impact of my diagnosis was huge and she has always gone above and beyond to provide advice, reassurance and support.
I learned recently that Hazel has left the service at ELCH and I wanted to share my feedback so that management are aware of the impact she had on me and my treatment.
She really is a credit to the nursing profession and will be greatly missed. I wish her well for the future.
"She was been a real constant in my treatment"
About: East Lothian Community Hospital / Haematology East Lothian Community Hospital Haematology Haddington EH41 3PF Western General Hospital / Haematology Western General Hospital Haematology EH4 2XU
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