I think Wathwood hospital is a mixed bag at best.
On the one side, the therapy that I have undertaken has been very useful in helping me to deal with my condition.
When examined from another perspective, some staff show a complete disregard for personal space or respect, especially on the later wards.
On this ward, it feels to me as if staff spend the vast majority of time sat down in the patients quiet room, talking about each other and patients and complaining when asked to do any work.
The nurses I've come into contact with are mainly patronising, with only a small number showing any compassion whatsoever.
I have experienced wards being regularly understaffed, requiring borrowing from other wards – this affects patients, who won’t approach them because of lack of connection.
Management take days to respond to incidents.
"Mixed bag at best"
About: Wathwood Hospital Wathwood Hospital Rotherham S63 7TQ
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