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Practical and knowledgeable community nurse

Posted By Grateful52

"Practical and knowledgeable community nurse"

About: Antrim/Ballymena / District Nursing

(as a relative),

My sister, 71 years old, fit and healthy, never sick in her life, took a pain in her back which turned out to be metastasis from a primary tumour in her lung.  It turned out there were several other tumours.

After the initial diagnosis the pain was very intense and morphine was commenced quickly.  Our GP surgery doctors were very attentive, the pharmacy delivered her numerous medicines.  Beds, chairs, mattresses were all delivered quickly.

Our community nurse, Sionagh, was an incredible support, very practical and knowledgeable.

During the nine months my sister lived with me there were many setbacks which were difficult to overcome.  Sionagh was amazing.  As my sister deteriorated she went far beyond the call of duty, calling several times a day.  Her care, her manner, her empathy was exceptional.  I will never forget her.  I call her my best friend forever

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Response from Colleen Morrison, Community Locality Manager, Community Care, Northern Health and Social Care Trust nearly 2 years ago
Colleen Morrison
Community Locality Manager, Community Care,
Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 08/06/2022 at 23:39
Published on Care Opinion at 23:39

Dear Grateful52

My name is Colleen Morrison and I am the Community Locality Manager and Lead Nurse for Antrim and Ballymena. I was very touched to read your feedback about one of our District Nurses. It is so obvious from your communication that she made such a difference to your sisters care and to your experience of caring. They say that you never forget kindness and therefore I can understand it when you say you will never forget this nurse. I will make sure that she receives this lovely feedback and I know that it will mean a great deal to her.

Kind Regards

Colleen

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