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Without the NHS I wouldn't be here

Posted By Stephen.99

"Without the NHS I wouldn't be here"

About: Lagan Valley Hospital / Coronary Care Unit Northern Ireland Ambulance Service / Emergency ambulance response Royal Victoria Hospital / Cardiology

(as the patient),

In late November 2021 I took a heart attack at home. My son rang for an ambulance & within 15 minutes they arrived at my home.

The heart attack then led to a cardiac arrest & if not for the ambulance crew I would have died as my heart stopped. I was rushed to the RVH where there was a team of medical staff waiting.

I received 2 stents & an artery stretched to prevent further heart failure. I was then transferred to Lagan Valley Hospital in Lisburn where for around a week I received the best care I've ever had. With their care I was able to return home 6 days later.

I have outpatient visits on a regular basis where I have the support & have to say the best care from both Andrea & Luna.

Without the professional care from the NHS I wouldn't be here today to tell my story. Thank you to all involved for saving my life.

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Response from Conor Campbell, Senior Manager, Assurance and Improvement, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Conor Campbell
Senior Manager, Assurance and Improvement,
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust

Assurance and improvement

Submitted on 28/01/2022 at 13:07
Published on Care Opinion at 13:07

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Hi Stephen.99

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Response from Linsey Sheerin, Divisional Nurse, Urgent and Emergency Care, Emergency Care, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Linsey Sheerin
Divisional Nurse, Urgent and Emergency Care, Emergency Care,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 25/02/2022 at 11:39
Published on Care Opinion at 11:39

Dear Stephen.99,

My name is Linsey Sheerin, I am the Service Manager for Urgent and Emergency Care at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Care Opinion and please accept my apologies for the delay in responding. As the COVID pandemic continues to impact our health service it has been a very challenging time for our staff. Please do not under estimate the impact your kind words and comments will have on them. You experience is a shining example of care at its very best and I have no doubt the quick actions of your son contributed to you being able to share your story.

I sincerely hope that you are currently well and making good progress in your recovery.

Linsey

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Update posted by Stephen.99 (the patient)

Hi Linsey,

Thank you for your kind reply. It means so much to me that how I felt on that day be recognised as I truly believe I was gone. Without the help of all involved I would have passed. I am currently continuing to get kind care & medical treatment from Laganvalley Hospital on a daily basis. Without this recent care I would have had more difficulties but thanks to the NHS I am able to cope with my condition.

Thanks again to all involved

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