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Stroke

Posted By Miss D

"Stroke"

About: Coathill Hospital Lanarkshire Community Services / Adult Speech and Language Therapy University Hospital Wishaw / General Medicine (Wards 5 & 8) University Hospital Wishaw / Stroke Unit (Ward 11)

(as the patient),

In May 2018 I had a stroke, which changed my whole life and also my husband's. 

The care and support I have received from the NHS has been fantastic. I.e. Ambulance crew, doctors, nurses, speech and language therapy, stroke nurses and support workers, psychiatrist, occupation therapist etc.( Hope I haven't missed anybody out).

All these people have contributed and some still do in making it possible for me to live my life to my full potential.

Joanne, SLT Advanced Practitioner has especially been a godsend as my speech was affected by the stroke. Her strategies that she put in place made me more determined to improve my speech to the best of my ability and more. 

All in all I believe that these services were and still are a vital part of my road to recovery. I really don't know where I would have been without them.

So I can't thank the NHS enough for their care and support, throughout.

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Response from Jane-Marie Stobie, Lead Occupational Therapist Physical Care and Co-ordinator, Community Brain Injury Team, University Hospital Hairmyres, NHS Lanarkshire 4 years ago
Jane-Marie Stobie
Lead Occupational Therapist Physical Care and Co-ordinator, Community Brain Injury Team, University Hospital Hairmyres,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 20/09/2019 at 10:02
Published on Care Opinion at 10:02

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Dear Miss D

Thank you very much for your kind comments. Stroke can be a devastating experience and I am glad that you and your family had the help and expertise you required from the stroke service. All of the stroke staff are dedicated to providing the best service possible to support recovery and they will be delighted to hear that you are doing so well. I will ensure your comments are shared with the Occupational Therapy Team who have been involved in your rehabilitation and wish you the very best with your ongoing recovery.

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Response from Pauline Downie, Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy Services, NHS Lanarkshire 4 years ago
Pauline Downie
Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy Services,
NHS Lanarkshire

Speech and language therapy provides treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing.

Submitted on 23/09/2019 at 14:34
Published on Care Opinion at 14:34

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Dear Miss D

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. I am glad that you have had support from many of our staff in the NHS and that with their help and your determination you are living your life to your full potential. I will certainly make sure that Joanne from SLT knows of your appreciation and I hope that you continue to enjoy life!

Kindest regards

Pauline

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Response from Maureen Dobbin, Service Manager Maternity & Neonates, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire 4 years ago
Maureen Dobbin
Service Manager Maternity & Neonates, University Hospital Wishaw,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 23/09/2019 at 15:14
Published on Care Opinion at 15:14

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Dear Miss D,

Many thanks for taking the time to post your wonderful comments about your experience of our Stroke Services. I am delighted to hear that you have had such a positive experience and that you are recovering well. Our Stroke teams take pride in supporting patients to live as full a life as is possible after their event. I will ensure that your feedback is shared with all of the teams involved in your care as they will be delighted to know that they are appreciated.

I hope to continue to recover well,

Best Wishes

Maureen

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