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"Small act made a big difference"

About: Adult Health and Social Care Localities / Treatment Rooms Eastwood

(as the patient),

I wanted to take a few moments to say thank you to one of the nurses at the Eastwood Health & Care Centre (Bloods & Go). I have a great deal going at at the moment with work, family and my own health position. The combination of these made me feel very nervous, I know my veins are not the best when it comes to getting blood! To compound matters, I made a bit of a school boy error and did not have any fluids before I came in so that did not help.

Long story short, the nurse Jill must have noticed how I was feeling and went out her way to put me at ease. She was unable to get the required quantity of blood and as a result I said I would come back another day. In a very calm manner she said you're here now, let me work my magic and try the other arm, after a bit of fiddling it worked. I just want to thank Jill for being so considerate and understanding. It may appear a small act but on the day it made a big difference to me.

Thank you.

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Response from Victoria McCaig, Clinical Team Lead, Community Nursing, East Renfrewshire HSCP 5 months ago
Victoria McCaig
Clinical Team Lead, Community Nursing,
East Renfrewshire HSCP

I am a Clinical Team Lead for Community Nursing within East Renfrewshire.

Submitted on 05/03/2025 at 12:18
Published on Care Opinion at 14:50


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Dear hydratg64,

My name is Victoria, and I am the Team Lead for the Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) service in East Renfrewshire HSCP.

I'm delighted to read that you had a positive experience at our new Bloods and Go service, and that Jill showed such care and compassion during an understandably stressful time. I'm glad she was able to carry out the care you needed during your visit, meaning you didn't have to return on another day.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with us. I will pass your kind comments on to Jill and the rest of the Bloods and Go team.

Kind regards,

Victoria

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