My mother has been in NTGH for a number of months now. I am very disappointed with the nursing care provided by so called qualified staff. The communication channels are non existing and the nurses in charge are rude, unhelpful and condescending to patients and relatives. I have witnessed on more than one occasion , a staff nurse arguing with an elderly patient in front of relatives and the same nurse also ignored requests from patients for help one of which was my mother. It would appear that the majority of qualified staff find" hands on care" beneath them. I do question what the role of the Matrons and Sisters are in current healthcare provision, plenty of them visual to patients and relatives but when asked a question the same old answer" I'm not looking after your mother!" We are yet to be greeted by a smile. Soiled and wet washing is left in open bags next to hot radiators on regular occasions. My mother has been left sitting in soiled clothes. Medication left lying on bed table. A nurse shouting across the bay that my mother had an infection. I could go on. You've probably guessed that I am a qualified nurse of 32 years but left the job earlier this year due to been total despondent with the profession. Somebody in authority at NTGH needs to address the recurring complaints about this hospital. The nurses in question should be ashamed. They are more interested in discussing their social lives and complaining about low morale than patient care.
"Unsatisfactory care"
About: North Tyneside General Hospital North Tyneside General Hospital North Shields NE29 8NH
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