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My experiences at Rampton have been a wake up call

Posted By authenticdx95

"My experiences at Rampton have been a wake up call"

About: Rampton Hospital / Personality Disorder Pathway

(as a service user),

For me, my experiences at Rampton have certainly been a wake up call.

I came to Rampton via msu from my Rsu centre.

When I look at what Rampton has done for me (at cost to the taxpayer) they have done well. but some would say so they should.

But I feel I should highlight a major concern for me,

-No staff

-No money

-Basically no OT's

-and half the therapists from 3 years ago.

So when you take the time into account actually Rampton have achieved the unthinkable in my Journey and my Case.

At first people said I would never leave Rampton I would stay here till I die, three years down the line I am almost discharged in that I have been referred to my Rsu for lower security - so hows that for a turn around.

I congratulate some of the staff down here who I feel have done an amazing job with me on Quantock Ward, Sean, Paula, Steve, and to the qualified staff, Katy and Bethany.

So

Thankyou

Very much

June 2018

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Response from Peter Wright, Executive Director, Forensic Services, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 5 years ago
Peter Wright
Executive Director, Forensic Services,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 20/06/2018 at 17:44
Published on Care Opinion at 18:35

Thank you for this very couraging story. It's going a bit far to say we have no staff or money. Of course, we have had to make "cost improvements" and recruiting qualified nurses is a challenge as lots of existing staff reach retirement age. But we've over recruited other staff to compensate and are working on other plans. There is no financial obstacle to recruitment - it's just that there's a national shortage.

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Response from Nigel Groves, Involvement and Experience Lead, Forensic Services, Involvement Team, Nottinghamshire Health care Trust 5 years ago
Nigel Groves
Involvement and Experience Lead, Forensic Services, Involvement Team,
Nottinghamshire Health care Trust

help get the feedback we need

Submitted on 20/06/2018 at 18:45
Published on Care Opinion at 19:35

It's always great to hear about Patients that move on. The transition though Services to a lower secure Pathway is testament to all the hard work by the Patients and Staff. I wish you well on your recovery journey! Fab!

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Response from Kerry Burton, Head of Business & Operations, Rampton Hospital, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust 5 years ago
Kerry Burton
Head of Business & Operations, Rampton Hospital,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Submitted on 20/06/2018 at 19:29
Published on Care Opinion at 19:36

Thank you for your feedback and it is great to hear that you are doing so well and about to commence the next step of your personal journey. We continue to face challenges as a hospital and certainly appreciate feedback to help us along the way.

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