"Children’s day surgery"

My child was recently in for a day surgery procedure in the Royal Hospital for Children. All of the staff we encountered were brilliant in the lead up to going to theatre. They made my anxious child feel at ease during a scary time. Especially one of the HCAs, who was outstanding with children and really made my child’s time there less scary. 

The only negative was  after they came out of theatre the recovery wasn’t the greatest - nurses came over once to do obs, then after that you're just ignored, having to ask for drinks for your child, no food offered to them despite been fasted for nearly 12 hours. However some children were given toast and sandwiches. Not sure if the parents asked but it should be something offered to all children before going home. Or make it clear that parents should bring food for after the procedure.