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"Lack of information"

About: Royal Stoke University Hospital

My Dad recently had a catheter fitted. Given that no one is allowed to accompany him due to current restrictions, and that he is hard of hearing and nearly 80 I presumed that he would be sent home with some information/leaflets etc about the procedure he'd had done and the after care required etc. He came home with nothing and struggled to remember the information that he was told at his appointment. He was given one contact telephone number but of course it is obviously office hours only so there was no answer when we rang for help. We have found it really distressing that we have had to use the internet and finally, the 111 service to get help and advice. Not an acceptable way to treat an elderly patient I'm afraid.

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Response from Royal Stoke University Hospital 2 years ago
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Submitted on 20/01/2022 at 11:23
Published on nhs.uk at 12:22


Dear J Buiskool,

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments regarding your Dad's attendance at our hospital. My name is Rebecca Pilling and I am Head of Patient Experience for UHNM. I am so sorry to read of the poor experience he had regarding communication and support following his procedure. I would be grateful if you would contact our PALS team on 01782 676450 to provide additional details and allow us to look into further into what happened in this situation to allow us to take steps to ensure this is not repeated in future. Alternatively, you can contact me directly on 01782 675487 or via email rebecca.pilling@uhnm.nhs.uk

Yours sincerely

Rebecca Pilling

Head of Patient Experience.

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