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"Wasn't kept informed"

About: Pilgrim Hospital / Respiratory medicine

(as a relative),

My almost 91 year old Mother was admitted to The Pilgrim Hospital and was taken to ward 7B where she had been a few weeks previous. She had problems with her heart rate. 

She was put in a 4-bed ward and there were some very sick people in the ward but because of their treatment, they needed the curtains around which meant that my mother wasn’t given any attention other than obs, food and delivering a commode for her to use. Often leaving her on it longer than she needed. Due to the lack of attention she slept through the day and was unable to sit up which would have helped her breathing and wellbeing. 

Then the day it was decided she was being discharged she was dressed and put in a wheelchair and taken to the discharge area. There wasn’t an ambulance to take her available til 8.30 pm.

I was not informed Mum was being discharged, my Sister wasn’t informed she was being Discharged AND her Carehome wasn’t informed she was being discharged. 

My sister discovered her when she went to Boston Pilgrim Hospital to visit her. 

She was sent to the Carehome by Wheelchair taxi. Who thankfully were able to take her in. But have found now Mum is sleeping through the day and awake all night and not eating.    

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Response from United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust 4 years ago
Submitted on 20/08/2019 at 10:40
Published on Care Opinion at 10:40


The experiences your mum, your family and you were clearly not good enough and we are extremely sorry; there were a number of failings and issues we would like to pick up and discuss these with you in order to take these forward and ensure we learn and improve as a result. We would be grateful if you could make contact with our PALS team via pals@ulh.nhs.uk

Thank you for leaving your feedback; and again our sincere apologies.

Response from United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust 4 years ago
Submitted on 27/08/2019 at 09:41
Published on Care Opinion at 09:41


Dear JD2019

I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s experience on ward 7B. We do aim to ensure call bells are answered in a timely manner and that patients see a member of staff each hour. Although it is usual practice for patients who are being discharged home to sit in the discharge lounge, transport should come in a timely manner. I apologise if your sister was not informed that your mother was being discharged home. I will make contact with yourself to get full details and this will be investigated fully.

Regards

Sophie Barnett

7B Acting Sister

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