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Wasted 50 mile round trip

Posted By plutodc58

"Wasted 50 mile round trip"

About: Adult community health services / Podiatry

(as the patient),

I have podiatry treatment at South Petherton, the podiatrist had stressed that the next appointment was important as he needed to check how a wound on my foot was healing and to change the dressing.  I duly went to South Pertherton for this important appointment only to be told the appointment had been cancelled. I had not been notified beforehand nor was there any information about what I should do about the dressing which needs to be changed or who should now check that would is healing as it should. 

it's a 50 mile round trip for me, a total waste of time and money that could very easily have been prevented.

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Response from Emma Blake, Podiatry Manager, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 4 years ago
Emma Blake
Podiatry Manager,
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Manages the podatry service

Submitted on 17/07/2019 at 13:06
Published on Care Opinion at 13:06

Dear plutodc58,

I am really sorry to hear of your experience and am concerned that you have not been able to access the Podiatry Service in a timely manner. If you are prepared to share your name and DOB with me, it will allow me to investigate your experience further and ensure that we are meeting your needs.

You can email me directly on emma.blake@sompar.nhs.uk and I can look into this for you,

Best wishes,

Emma

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Response from Emma Blake, Podiatry Manager, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 4 years ago
Emma Blake
Podiatry Manager,
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Manages the podatry service

Submitted on 17/07/2019 at 15:44
Published on Care Opinion at 15:44

Hello again - just realised the previous message may not have been clear - I would be really grateful if you could send us your name and your date of birth we can look into this for you.

Best wishes,

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