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Depression waiting on hospital services

Posted By Jonjam

"Depression waiting on hospital services"

About: South Lanarkshire Council University Hospital Hairmyres / Pre Operative Assessment

(as a relative),

My mum had a stroke and was discharged from hairmyres hospital in June. My wife attended a meeting while she was in Hairmyres and was assured a stair lift would be in place in 12 wks. My mum has been discharged and the south lanarkshire council have now told us the earliest time may be Jan 2017. My mum is now suffering from depression and says constantly in front of my son she would be better off dead my son is 13. Her mobility has also deteriorated as she is confined to one room. This is modern Scotland. She also has no alert yet which she has been referred for as an emergency. How is she supposed to get down the stairs if there is a fire or takes unwell and is unable to contact anyone?

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Response from Susan Friel, Director of Nursing, Acute Services, NHS Lanarkshire 7 years ago
Susan Friel
Director of Nursing, Acute Services,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 16/09/2016 at 10:06
Published on Care Opinion at 10:28

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Dear Jonjam

I was so sorry to read your post above. This is clearly a very difficult time for your mum and your family.

I've spoken to my social work colleague Jan Alexander, and shared your feedback with her. She has asked that you phone 01355 584 096 and ask for her or Anna Dunlop, so that they can review progress with this.

I hope that this will be helpful to you and your mum.

Best Wishes

Susan

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