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Thank you for your care and kindness

Posted By The cat lady

"Thank you for your care and kindness"

About: University Hospital Hairmyres / General Surgery (Ward 5)

(as a relative),

It's been 3 months since my husband died in ward 6 and I am writing this to thank the nurses who looked after him and me in the time he was in.

I can't thank you enough from glam gran Alison, sargeant major Emma cuddles Sofia always a kind word jac Anne lovely lovely person who always knew what to say gentle gain deb mad zoe the list goes on ian who make a not bad cuppa Robert what can you say about Robert and Sandra the mother hen and not forgetting she who must be obeyed.

I know I have missed some names they don't mean any less but my text is not long enough to the junior doctors especially the lady thank you youse will always be in my heart. The last few months have been toughest of my life but when I think of youse I always smile.

I wish youse all the best I should have came and done this in person but afraid ward 6 is not a good place for me. I was in ward for an overnite stay between Christmas and new year let's just say the coin came down on my husbands side.

Again thank you for your help and kindness love the demon bikers wife xx

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Response from Gwen MacIntyre, Senior Nurse for the Care of the Elderly, University Hospital Hairmyres, NHS Lanarkshire 7 years ago
Gwen MacIntyre
Senior Nurse for the Care of the Elderly, University Hospital Hairmyres,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 04/03/2017 at 17:13
Published on Care Opinion at 19:16

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Dear The Cat Lady,

Thank you for posting your experiences on the site, I know the staff will be thinking of you as they read your story with grateful thanks for all the kind words.

Please don't worry about visiting the ward as we all know it is incredibly difficult following your loss as there will be many memories which may be hard to encounter.

We all wish you well and send our love to you on both the good and difficult days.

Kind regards

Gwen

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Response from Susan Friel, Director of Nursing, Acute Services, NHS Lanarkshire 7 years ago
Susan Friel
Director of Nursing, Acute Services,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 06/03/2017 at 16:10
Published on Care Opinion at 22:15

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Dear Cat Lady

I'm so sorry for your loss, and I would echo all Gwen's comments above.

I know it's so hard to cope with such a devastating loss but there are lots of organisations full of people who understand what you're going through and can help you through this incredibly difficult time. We can help to find you these organisations if that would help? The support that you found from the team in Wd6 is still there, and I would be happy to chat to you at any time, as I know Gwen would be too. Please phone us if this would help in any way. My number is 01355 584 475 and Gwen's number is 01355 584 664. We also have our own Spiritual Care colleague, Tricia, who would also be happy to support you. Please phone either Gwen or I if you want us to put you in touch with Tricia.

Please take good care of yourself and don't hesitate to get in touch.

Thanks

Susan

I hope you

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