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Original feedback for

UHB Heartlands Hospital


Good care but no rest on wards

I was admitted to Heartlands Hospital, and whilst care was good there were clear problems on the wards. It is terrible that patients with dementia and psychiatric problems are put on wards with other patients. There was no chance of resting or sleeping due to disruptive patients, through no fault of their own. I think it is terrible that there is no provision for specialised wards where dementia patients and patients with mental health conditions can be treated. The set up as it is lacks dignity and privacy for patients. Patients without these conditions are in hospital because they are unwell and they have no opportunity to rest and recuperate because the wards are disruptive at all times of the day and night.