UHB Good Hope Hospital

I sadly experienced two miscarriages and sought medical care from Good Hope Hospital. I received very good care on both occasions. I did not have any issues and was treated with kindness by the lovely staff.

I had knee replacement surgery here. I was due to go down in the morning but due to an emergency my operation was pushed back. At 2pm I returned to the ward from the operation and the physio turned up at 2:30. I told them that I had only just had the operation but they were adamant. They literally dragged me up and down the ward and told me I was fine to go home. It was excruciating and made me throw up. It turns out they thought I had the operation first thing that morning and didn't listen when I said it was pushed back. I feel I wasn't ready to be discharged and they just wanted me out so they could have the bed. They are terrible, I'm dreading having my other knee done.

My cancer operation here went well.

The staff were lovely and I received a good level of care during my stay in the ICU.

My experience of the fracture and trauma team has been brilliant. Everything has moved really quickly since my initial appointment with the team. Surgery is now scheduled to take place and I have attended my pre-op assessment went well. Care and communication has been very good.

My experience of treatment and care from the surgeons and staff at Good Hope Hospital has been very good. Since I was referred to Good Hope Hospital for surgery I have seen the doctor, had my pre-op assessment and I have just received the date for my operation to take place. Things have moved very quickly and I am very satisfied with the service I have received.

I was admitted to Good Hope Hospital with diabetes related issues. When I was discharged the wrong medication was written on my discharge paperwork. I found this very confusing as I already find it hard to manage my medication on my own. The details need to be correct for myself and my GP for ongoing care. Communication between the services is poor, and it was a lot of hassle getting the error rectified. I was very disappointed with the service from the hospital.

I feel that they should have done more during my cancer treatment.

I have been waiting over 12 months for a hysterectomy. I have contacted the hospital to be told that it will be at least another 12 months until I am near the top of the waiting list. I appreciate that other people need the operation more urgently due to life threatening conditions such as cancer but my quality of life and health is being seriously impacted due to my condition, and the thought of waiting another year or longer is very concerning. I am struggling to live my normal daily life and I am also a carer and my condition is seriously affecting my ability to meet the needs of my cared for person.

I recently attended my pace maker check up appointment at Good Hope Hospital. The appointment went well, the doctors and nurses are very friendly. My only difficulty is getting there. The bus journey is ok but takes an hour. The walk to the department from the bus stop is very long and a struggle for me. There is a new restaurant at the hospital which is very nice, I was very impressed with it.