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"Stroke Unit apathy"

About: Lincoln County Hospital

I visited my mother who was admitted to the Stroke Unit on 18/6/2014, I arrived at her Side Room at 8:05 and she was in the en suite, she told me she had been buzzing for help for 10 minutes, I had heard the buzzer as I walked down to her room. I asked if someone could assist - my mother is modest and did not want me to lift her off the toilet and help her into a chair. I was met by an arrogant brush-off, not the professional response I had hoped for. I then waited a little longer before asking for a sheet of paper and a pen, I was offered the paper but nobody had a pen to lend - I asked if the shop was still open, but it was not - I eventually borrowed a pen and wrote down the date, time and the name of the duty staff. Eventually a very helpful nurse found a colleague to assist, this was at 8:20. It is not acceptable for an old lady to be left for so long on a toilet waiting for a little help. I hope the staff concerned manage to read this review to learn how poor the level of patient care was tonight.

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Response from United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust 9 years ago
Submitted on 01/07/2014 at 14:50
Published on Care Opinion at 16:40


Dear Anon

I was very saddened to here of the negative experience your encountered on the Stroke unit we endeavour to maintain a high standard of care and your comments show that in this instance we failed for this I truly apologise. You have stated you have got the name of the staff member if you able to discuss the person you identified with me confidentially I would be most grateful so I can take this further as this is unacceptable behaviour. I did share your feedback at the ward team meeting yesterday and again can only apologise.

If you are able to contact me either by phone or email I would be most grateful

Sister Sue Chapman 01522 573265 susan.m.chapman@ulh.nhs.uk if for any reason you cannot contact me please discuss with Matron Tracey Bell 01522 512512 Bleep 2266.

Sue Chapman

Sister

Stroke Unit

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