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About: Royal Blackburn Hospital

I was sent up to a&e by the docter with my child. I went up took around 10mins to register and say what was wrong which was fine. I got told to go left the childrens side threw the door. I sat in the waiting room and was seen to fairly quickly for the 1st person before you see the docter. However waiting for a docter was appauling. 4 hours to be seen. My child is a very hyperactive child and the staff could see i was struggling and didnt offer help or anything. I asked how long it would be and there was 8 people before me. I seen 2 docters that was sitting there for long periods of time doing nothing and having chats while 2 staff was running around doing it all. The staff could see i was struggling with my child. I asked for a drink for her and a lovely nurse brought her a drink and gave a biscuit. For 3 and a half solid hours it was a battle i was sat in the corridor crying because i was struggling. Not one offered help. And when i asked for another drink for my child they told me to ask a nurse. At this point my child was screaming. They did not seem to care. I pray my child dosent get ill because i will not be bringing her back to this hospital.

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Response from Royal Blackburn Hospital 2 years ago
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Submitted on 30/11/2021 at 15:04
Published on nhs.uk at 19:51


Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the NHS Website regarding your recent visit to the Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Hospital with your child.

We are sorry to learn of your experience and will ensure that your feedback is brought to the attention of the senior staff for the department.

If you would like to provide us with further information then you can contact the Patient Experience Team at patientexperience@elht.nhs.uk.

Or if you prefer you can discuss further any concerns you may have about our services with our East Lancashire Hospitals Trust Customer Relations team on 01254 733700 or complaints@elht.nhs.uk who can advise you of your options in raising these concerns further.

Many thanks again for taking the time to provide your feedback.

Kind regards

Sarah Ridehalgh

Patient Experience Facilitator

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