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My progress after a stroke

Posted By aprilze93

"My progress after a stroke"

About: Antrim Area Hospital / Ward A5 Care of the Elderly Rehabilitation Wards / Rehab ward 9

(as a service user),

I had a stroke. I was admitted to Antrim A5 and then transferred to ward 1 in Whiteabbey and then to Ward 9. I was terrified/unsure on what my future would be. The staff have consistently reassured and supported me through my rehabilitation. They have been most supportive and have built my confidence in using my specialised equipment. They have constantly encouraged me to aim for better results. I have been shocked by how much progress I have made. If it wasn’t for all the staff with their encouragement and support. The care I have received has  overwhelmed me 

Seeing the whole me

Seeing the whole me


Treatment

Treatment


Involved in decisions

Involved in decisions


Being given time

Being given time


Being listened to

Being listened to


Future plans

Future plans


Nurses

Nurses


Other staff

Other staff


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Response from Fraser Collie, Assistant Director, Care of the Elderly, Northern Health and Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Fraser Collie
Assistant Director, Care of the Elderly,
Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 20/06/2021 at 09:32
Published on Care Opinion on 21/06/2021 at 10:08

My name is Fraser and I am the Clinical Services Manager for Care of the Elderly.

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience and I am delighted to hear you feel the care provided, support and encouragement you have received from the Staff in A5 and Whiteabbey has assisted you in your rehabilitation. I will ensure this is shared widely with all staff. I wish you the best for your ongoing recovery.

Kind Regards,

Fraser

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Response from Lauren Henry, Clinical Services Manager Cardiology /Rheumatology, Antrim/Causeway Hospital, NHSCT 2 years ago
Lauren Henry
Clinical Services Manager Cardiology /Rheumatology, Antrim/Causeway Hospital,
NHSCT

Submitted on 21/06/2021 at 10:09
Published on Care Opinion at 10:09

Hello my name is Lauren Henry. I am Lead Nurse for Whiteabbey ward 1 and 9.

I am delighted to learn your experience in both wards in Whiteabbey. Sincere thanks for taking the time to tell your story through Care Opinion. This is so important to our team to continue to improve and make services better for patients. This has been heart warming to hear how rehabilitation following Stroke has impacted on you.

I hope you continue to improve in the coming days and weeks. I wish you well.

Warmest wishes,

Lauren Henry

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