"They are a credit to their profession"

I phoned my Monifieth Health Centre to get an appointment with a nurse as l had blisters on my right leg due to misuse of a hot water bottle. The practice put me in touch with their Angus District Nurses and l made my first appointment.

On my first appointment, not only did they attend to to ulcers, they also gave me a thorough health check on both legs by checking the blood pressure in my legs as I’m type 2 diabetic. Right from go, it was obvious l was dealing with people who were thorough, knowledgeable and took great pride in what they do and also training others during the course of my treatment. I was having my wound and dressings cleaned and changed twice a week.

This treatment went on for approx 10 weeks. Not only were my nurses clearly professional, they also had a wicked sense of humour, which made light of every visit. I can imagine how important the latter is to someone how doesn’t have family or friends in their life. I honestly can’t praise the nurses who cared for me enough, as they went way beyond care in the community and it’s comforting to know that such people still exist in a hard pressed NHS. I won’t name anyone who stood out, because everyone of the team of 5 nurses stood out.

They improved my blood circulation in both legs by getting me pressure stockings and painkillers for arthritis in a knee. All round they were incredible and l can’t thank them enough for all their help.

Their a credit to their profession.