"Amber Ward"

My father was sectioned in October 2019 . He had recently been diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia and was struggling to cope. When he was first admitted he and his family were in shock. It took some months to come to terms with the situation. The staff at this hospital have a hugely difficult job. They are dealing with wide ranging needs and I have huge admiration and respect for the service they provide. My father was there until June this year so we saw a lot of life on the ward and the difficult situations that they manage . Many countries have no similar service, vulnerable adults and their families have no such facility to access. I am grateful for the efforts of the Amber Ward Team. My father sadly could not return home but eventually we did find a suitable local care home where one of us visit everyday. He is settling and does smile and laugh making the odd joke which I thought was a impossibility 6 months ago. Our system is not perfect but we do have a system for which I express gratitude. Thank you one particular staff member and Amber Ward Team.