I was admitted to the unit following concerns of pain in the back of my head as something serious and needed a lumbar puncture to rule out any minor bleeding. After admitting me to the ward at 6pm I was told at 9. 30pm I was to stay over night. I was placed at the far end in bed 20 right next to the adjoining doors and where the staff duty desk was situated. I also had a main light for the ward above my bed. With the noise from patients and staff all night unbearable I was told I would be moved somewhere quiet at 2am. I waited till 5. 30am (total- 22hours without any sleep) couldn't bear any longer I had to discharge myself. The most awful experience of my life. Got home at 6am and got the sleep and rest I needed.
"No rest at AMU"
About: Tameside General Hospital / General surgery Tameside General Hospital General surgery OL6 9RW
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