In to A&E following a fall for a fractured hip and then moved for operation.
Superb staff (from ambulance crew, Doctors to cleaners), clean and comfortable ward (Orthopedic Ward 7) and food OK.
Cup of tea worst ever tasted.
Biggest problem was car parking.
For visitors, even with a disabled badge, it could take over 1 hour to find a spot.
Even the staff complained bitterly about car parking.
Just wish they could use the expensive car parking money to organise better parking facilities.
Leaving hospital was interesting - my husband wanted some help to get me to his car but told by staff on duty that they were not allowed to help since I was using a car.
My husband (80yr old) had to collect an ancient wheelchair from the corridor, wheel me to the lift (first two not working), and then man handle me by himself into the car. He has had a recent stroke and using a crutch for balance so you can imaging the problems. Pity they have closed nearby hospitals creating overcrowded and overloaded A&E departments at the few remaining hospitals in the area.
"Overall rating great apart from car parking"
About: Royal Oldham Hospital / Trauma and orthopaedics Royal Oldham Hospital Trauma and orthopaedics OL1 2JH
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