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"Very poor signage and rude receptionists"

About: Sunderland Eye Infirmary

I had attended a and e on Saturday and was asked to come back for a quick follow up. On Monday I went back and assumed that since this was no longer an emergency I would not need to go to a and e. I found it very difficult to wot out from the signage where I should go. I finally found a normal reception area and they explained I needed a and e after all. When I pointed out just conversationally that the signage was poor the response was less than satisfactory. The women was amazed, not to say incredulous and patronising. The receptionist I came upon through the a and e entrance was not,a and e I think and was equally unhelpful. By trial and error I finally found a and e reception. Unbelievably, the lady there was extremely brusque (perhaps she had be pre warned,I neither know or care), but at last I received medical attention. Both nurses who attended to me were the epitome of professionalism. Indeed the first one could teach your receptionists a lot about customer care. I was seething by this time and vented by spleen but she listening properly and told me how to complain. None of this was her fault and I could not possibly stay mad without making her uncomfortable, for which I would never have forgiven myself. In short the signage needs a good review and some staff training would not go amiss.

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Response from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust 4 years ago
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 11/11/2019 at 12:25
Published on Care Opinion at 12:25


Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. All feedback is incredibly important to us, both good and bad, so that we can continue to improve our services. We would firstly like to apologise as we understand that this could have been frustrating for you and falls below the standard of excellent customer service that we pride ourselves on. However, we are glad to hear that the nurses who looked after you were the 'epitome of professionalism.'

Should you wish to make a complaint, or seek advice, you can contact the team on:

Email: stsft.adviceandcomplaints@nhs.net

Telephone: 0191 569 9855 or Freephone 08005876513

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