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Rehab and recovery after stroke

Posted By Biker man

"Rehab and recovery after stroke"

About: Cameron Hospital / Recovery & rehabilitation Cameron Hospital / Stroke care Victoria Hospital / Stroke

(as a service user),

I was ill overnight and realised something bad was happening. I was taken to Victoria Hospital, for an assessment then blue lighted to Ninewells. The Victoria was on the ball and had myself blue lighted to Ninewells, where I was thrombolysed.

I spent time in ICU, the care was amazing. I was then returned to ward 42 at the Victoria, again my care was great.

I was then lucky enough to get a bed at Letham Ward, Cameron Hospital. My rehab started pretty much as soon as I came in. My journey with rehab has been fruitful. Every member of staff has helped me with my rehab. The help I have received from both staff and management is amazing. I cannot put into words the help I have received. I have been treated so well.

I have bad days but my family, friends and staff helped bring me back up. The hospital chaplain was a great help, he pulled me out from a lot of bad feelings. I have met some amazing people who came and went on the ward. My family have also received a lot of help and reassurance.

My progress going forward has been positive. Everything has been explained to myself and my family about moving on. Physiotherapist and the occupational therapists on Letham ward have gotten me through hard days. Their help has been outstanding.

I have benefitted from all information that is displayed on the ward about stroke. Everything was positive in rehab.

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Response from Shirley Ward, Senior Charge Nurse, Letham Ward, Cameron Hospital, NHS Fife 3 years ago
Shirley Ward
Senior Charge Nurse, Letham Ward, Cameron Hospital,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 24/08/2022 at 14:14
Published on Care Opinion at 14:33

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Dear Biker Man

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience in Letham. It means a great deal too all the staff to know that the care they give is warmly received. The team are passionate about the care they provide and your feedback is so important to them.

It was lovely to hear that they were attentive to your needs and were able to provide you with the reassurance when you needed it. The staff understand the needs of their patients and are committed in offering care and rehabilitation that is supportive and patient centred.

Thank you again for sharing your experience. I will pass on your kind words to the whole MDT who will be delighted with your feedback.

Kind regards

Shirley

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Response from Jamie Doyle, Head of Nursing - Acute Services Division (Corporate), Acute Services Division, NHS Fife 3 years ago
Jamie Doyle
Head of Nursing - Acute Services Division (Corporate), Acute Services Division,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 24/08/2022 at 16:58
Published on Care Opinion at 16:58

Dear Biker Man

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, we really do appreciate it. It is lovely to hear that the care you received in ICU was amazing. I will pass this onto the team. I do hope you continue to keep well and wish you well with your onward recovery.

Take Care

Jamie Doyle, Intensive Care Unit

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