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About: The Ulster Hospital / MacMillan Unit The Ulster Hospital / Ward 3D (General Surgery) The Ulster Hospital / Ward 6A

(as a relative),

After a few anxious months of being told he had indigestion, despite being in agony and losing weight, my husband was eventually diagnosed in September with cancer. We were referred to the MacMillan unit at the Ulster Hospital Dundonald.  From day one they took great care of us.  Even though my partners first wife had died from cancer aged 40, and I have been a volunteer for Marie Curie for over 20 years we both didn’t know what to expect.  My husbands cancer turned out to be very aggressive and even though it initially responded well to chemo, after a few cycles it started growing again.  

The care that the nursing staff on ward 6A and 3D especially showed us whilst he was an inpatient was second to none.  They had so much time for me and I will never forget being asked how I was doing, that meant so much to me.  Dr McCormick and her team at MacMillan at UHD are just angels.  We cannot thank them enough for the love and care they show us each day as we go on this journey.

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Response from Angela Berry, Ward Sister, Macmillan Unit, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust 2 days ago
Angela Berry
Ward Sister, Macmillan Unit,
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
Submitted on 03/06/2025 at 09:44
Published on Care Opinion at 09:44


AliG59,

Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely comments, I have shared them with the team, we strive to ensure all our patients receive compassionate care and it lifts the team's spirits to hear patients positive experience when attending the Macmillan Unit

Best wishes,

Angela

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Response from Helen Dugan, Lead Nurse, Surgery, South Eastern HSC Trust 2 days ago
Helen Dugan
Lead Nurse, Surgery,
South Eastern HSC Trust
Submitted on 03/06/2025 at 09:56
Published on Care Opinion at 10:57


Thankyou so much for taking the time to share your kind words about the nursing care you received. Its always encouraging to hear that the compassion and dedication of our nurses are felt and appreciated. The staff really appreciate being able to be a positive part of your journey.

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