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About: Rochdale Infirmary

I received my appointment after my opticians thought I had a problem with my right eye. I was very nervous and worried about the situation of my eye because I still consider myself as young. After 2 months I went in on the 7th February and everything was pretty straight forward with checking in etc. Waited 45-60 mins and then heard my name being shouted from the other side of the corridor (around 10-12 meters away) which I thought was appalling. Was the doctor testing my hearing or my eye sight here?

After then going in I said hi and no response from the doctor. He said 'so there's something wrong with your eyes?' I replied with what I thought was wrong and what issues I was having. He then checked my eyes with a simple lens and a light and said okay we're done. I was shocked! He said you have minor symptoms and that I would need to wait for another appointment and it would be with me in a few days but I could have to wait another month or two. This whole process lasted 3 mins.

Now, on the 27th, I still haven't received anything. So I rang booking and scheduling and they have informed me that I have been discharged. I have been trying to get through to the eye clinic and I have had nobody pick up the damn phone. I have no other words.

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Response from Rochdale Infirmary 5 years ago
Rochdale Infirmary
Submitted on 02/08/2018 at 09:51
Published on nhs.uk at 11:06


Thank you for your comments, and please accept my apology for a less than satisfactory experience of our services.

We expect our staff to introduce themselves, so I do regret that was not your experience on that occasion.

If you have any questions about your continuing care and/or remain dissatisfied with that experience please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at your earliest opportunity on telephone 0161 604 5897, or email: pals@pat.nhs.uk quoting that you had been advised to do so via NHS Choices, and they will do our best to address your concerns.

We value all comments as it helps us to continuously improve our service. We are committed to improve our patient experience and therefore we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Regards,

Head of Patient Experience

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