I accompanied my mother who is 87 for her cataract operation the other week and was astounded to find that I was not allowed to sit and wait with her but was told I could wait outside the room a few yards away or go home and return after the operation, I am fortunate that I live near by but having to sit outside the room a few yards away made no sense at all, there were plenty of seats as there was only six people waiting for operations. The staff were very apologetic and told me it was new rules...Having to leave a nervous older person on their own before an operation is bad policy..it would be nice to see this abolished.
"Cataract Operation"
About: Ashford Hospital Ashford Hospital Ashford TW15 3AA
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