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"Minor Injuries/Urgent Care - great nursing staff"

About: Shotley Bridge Hospital Site

My daughter had a minor sports injury to her hand and I rang 111 for advice. Was misdirected by 111 to Minor Injuries/Urgent Care at Shotley Bridge after I declined to go to Bishop Auckland (following negative past experiences) and being told there was no Minor Injuries/Urgent Care listed at Durham hospital, where I had planned to go. Was allocated a 7.15pm appointment at Shotley Bridge and I explicitly checked with 111 whether it would be possible to have an X-ray after hours at Shotley Bridge if needed and told it would be. When we arrived at Shotley Bridge we were seen quickly and efficiently by a nurse, but were told unfortunately 111 had not advised us correctly and it was not possible to have an X-ray at Shotley Bridge after 5pm. We were advised therefore to come back in the morning or go to Durham as I had originally planned, before been redirected by 111. Although frustrated by 111 poor advice, and us having travelled many miles, the nurse at Shotley Bridge could not have been more efficient, professional and friendly and eased the whole situation. Thank you. Great service at Shotley Bridge - but should not be having their time wasted by 111 misinformation. Lucy (& Lily).

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Response from Shotley Bridge Hospital Site 8 years ago
Shotley Bridge Hospital Site
Submitted on 07/11/2016 at 10:19
Published on nhs.uk on 08/11/2016 at 01:31


Dear Lucy

Thank you for providing feedback on your recent experience with your daughter Lily at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

I am very pleased to hear that you had a positive experience and that you are happy with the care she received from the Urgetn Care Centre.

The Trust is grateful for all feedback, positive or negative, as it means we can better understand what is important to our patients, and your kind comments will be shared with the Matron to pass onto the staff on your behalf.

I know they will be encouraged by your positive comments.

I will also pass your comments to the North of Tyne Pals service who deal with concerns about the 111 service.

Thank you for leaving your comments on NHS Choices.

Patient Experience Team

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Tel: 0800 7835774

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