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"An unreasonable length of time for a much needed repair"

About: WestMARC (Forth Valley) / Adult Wheelchair Clinic

(as a service user),

I phoned and reported repairs that where needing done to my wheelchair (footplate had fallen apart and also a rip on armrest) that was on 13th April. I was told someone would phone with an appointment.

I called again on the 28th only to be told they were waiting on a part coming in. I explained that I had a trauma sore on my foot and had to get the nurse to dress it.

I then had to called again on 11th May and once again told the were waiting on a part. I asked which part they were waiting on an was told it was the armrest. I then ask them to just do the repair to the footplates. I then got an appointment for Monday the 17th May. All in I waited 5weeks on this repair being done. I find this an unreasonable and unacceptable length of time for a much needed repair to be carried out.  

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Response from Angela McLaren, Operational Service Manager, WestMARC, NHS GreaterGlasgow and Clyde 2 years ago
Angela McLaren
Operational Service Manager, WestMARC,
NHS GreaterGlasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 27/05/2021 at 18:32
Published on Care Opinion on 28/05/2021 at 08:39


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Dear Elliex, I was sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied and feel let down by the service you received at WestMARC with regards to repairs to your wheelchair.

As your post is anonymous I am not able to comment on your case specifically, however can share with you that our suppliers have had difficulties with parts due to the impact of Covid-19, as well as experiencing delays at border control, which may have been a contributory factor to the length of wait.

To allow me to investigate this for you, I would be grateful if you could call me on 0141 201 2392.

Kind regards

Angela

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