"Kindness and excellent nursing"

My husband was admitted to Castle Ward at Lings Bar Hospital.

This is the second time this year that he has required their magic! Another UTI had badly affected his MS and made it impossible for me to manage his care at home. Yet again they met his needs with Kindness and excellent nursing. There is such a positive ethos which underpins every aspect of care. The staff demonstrated high standards in their rigorous attention to every aspect of my husband's condition which is complex. They supported both of us through some very worrying times. I was made to feel a member of the team working towards the same goal: to get him back on his feet for long enough to facilitate transfers via a Rotunda. Small but vital aims which enable my husband to live at home.

Our family and friends were so impressed by the welcoming atmosphere in the ward. We were able to have a picnic in the day room with our very young grandsons. Such a boost to my husband's psychological well being.

The integrated physiotherapy helped him to achieve his goal and he returned home on 2nd September and we have resumed our version of normal! We are extremely grateful.

What a credit Lings Bar and their staff are to the N.H.S. Thank goodness this hospital exists.