"My fractured wrist journey"

I fell and fractured my wrist on 8/03/21, an

 ambulance and 2 paramedics attended. Their kindness and professionalism were very reassuring.

I spent a few hours in A & E being x-rayed, having the bone manipulated into place and a cast fitted. Every member of staff I had contact with were respectful, patient and kind. Every procedure was explained to me

I attended the fracture clinic on 15/3 to have my cast changed and the consultant explained that I needed surgery on my wrist. He talked through all the options with me and said I would receive a call within 3 days. A lovely nurse took COVID and MRSA swabs. 

When I arrived home, I had a call to tell me to be at the Trauma Assessment unit at 9am the next morning for surgery. From the moment I arrived I felt so safe and protected. Without exception every staff member was  just incredible. Despite working so hard they were offering reassurance every step of the way, nothing was too much trouble.

I would particularly like to give a big thank you to the nurses at the Trauma Unit. I couldn’t have had better treatment and care - how lucky we are to have them