Cambian Oaks has an underfloor heating system which has no controls other than being ON or OFF.
Consequently, when the heating is ON the hospital is intolerably hot. Staff complain; patients complain; but nothing is done.
It is so hot and oppressive that I find it difficult to sleep - the air is so dry that my eyes are being affected - I have an inflammatory condition in my feet which is exacerbated by the heat meaning that now my mobility is affected/limited - the heat makes it hard for me to concentrate; I am lethargic and irritable. In general I just feel ILL and nauseous.
I think staff are clearly lethargic - hot and bothered - obviously operating at well below their normal standard.
To be detained in hospital is hard enough. To endure an oppressive unhealthy environment is intolerable.
With staff that I think are obviously performing well below standard this whole situation is an accident waiting to happen.
Personally - I am going out of my mind with this heat. I worry about how I will cope if it continues.
"Unhealthy environment - this hospital is making me ill"
About: Kendray Hospital Kendray Hospital Barnsley S70 3RD NHS Barnsley CCG NHS Barnsley CCG Barnsley S75 2PY
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