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"No bed for me despite gp sending me in!"

About: Bradford Royal Infirmary

I had some blood tests done at my doctors as I'm having pain and my skin and eyes are yellow.

The doctor called me this morning and having spoken to a doctor at Bradford has said I need to go in for more tests and they would be in touch.

This was at 10am by 4pm I had no call so phoned the doctor and asked what's happening. He passed me the number to ward 4 so I can call them. Having called them I'm told that they have me on the board but no bed yet and to wait. It's now 8pm still no call and now when I call the number no answer.

I'm still feeling unwell and yellow this is not a complaint about staff or the hospital as we are all aware if what they are up against but this service needs to improve! It's no wonder people are dying unecessarily when it's as stretched as it is.

As it stands I'm waiting now but can't see me getting a bed tonight so will be back to gp in the morning I can only hope and pray that it's noting serous that needs imidiate attention

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Response from Bradford Royal Infirmary 6 years ago
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Submitted on 06/02/2018 at 21:31
Published on nhs.uk on 08/02/2018 at 02:49


Good evening Richard, I am sorry you are worried and feeling unwell, I realise that that is a difficult situation, and we are constantly reviewing the bed situation. I have confirmed with the ward that they are in touch with you, and have advised you to go to A&E if you feel any worse or are concerned, while they try to find a suitable bed for you. They have your number and will contact you when a bed becomes available.

There may not be someone by the phone all the time on the number you have, but you can use the main switchboard number if you need to contact us - 01274 542200.

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