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Mental health support put in place quickly

October 30, 2023
I had to attend the accident and emergency department for my mental health. I received excellent care and the crisis team were on hand to help me. Support was planned and a member of the crisis team came to see me daily at home.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are pleased to hear that you were so happy with your visit to the Emergency Department and that you received excellent care in managing your mental health.

If you would like to provide any more information or further feedback about your experience please visit the hospital webpage https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/get-in-touch/feedback/

Best Wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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Emergency C Section after wait for induction

October 20, 2023
My experience was awful. I was supposed to be induced but delays prevented this and I ended up having an emergency c section. The maternity department was so busy and it was clear there were not enough beds or enough staff, they were rushed off their feet.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that you had such a negative experience and following delays you ended up having an emergency C-section.

If you think it’s helpful we are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail and to try to help if there are any outstanding issues or things we can learn from. If you are happy to do this please make contact with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) to provide your details. They can be contacted by phone 0121 424 0808, by email PALS@uhb.nhs.uk, or by contact form at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/forms/contact-complaint-concern

Best wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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Poor care - patient just left for hours

October 20, 2023
The care my wife received was appalling. She was just left in bed on her own for hours. I cannot bear to imagine what would have happened had I not been able to visit. The food was terrible, poor variety and never hot.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Relative

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that there were serious issues with your wife's care - in particular being left alone for long periods and the quality of the food.

If you think it’s helpful we are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail and to try to help if there are any outstanding issues or things we can learn from. If you are happy to do this please make contact with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) to provide your details. They can be contacted by phone 0121 424 0808, by email PALS@uhb.nhs.uk, or by contact form at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/forms/contact-complaint-concern

Best wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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Incorrect information on discharge notes

October 20, 2023
My elderly relative was discharged from ward 8, their notes stated that they were no pain and that they could walk. They were actually stretchered back to their care home, as they are completely bed bound. Awful!
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Relative

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that there was such a significant error on your relative's discharge notes.

If you think it’s helpful we are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail and to try to help if there are any outstanding issues or things we can learn from. If you are happy to do this please make contact with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) to provide your details. They can be contacted by phone 0121 424 0808, by email PALS@uhb.nhs.uk, or by contact form at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/forms/contact-complaint-concern

Best wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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Hearing & eye tests have gone well

October 20, 2023
I have visited the hearing and eye departments at the hospital. Appointments have gone well but I was disappointed to note that there are no longer books in the children's areas.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are pleased to hear that your appointments in the hearing and eye departments went well.

If you would like to provide any more information or further feedback about your experience, or discuss further the issue of the children's books, please visit the hospital webpage https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/get-in-touch/feedback/

Best Wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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Bring back the children's books

October 20, 2023
No complaints about the service but I am disappointed that there are no longer children's books available at the children's a&e department, which is a real shame. They keep children entertained and are more educational than watching a film.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Relative

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are pleased to hear that the care received in the Children's Emergency Department was good.

Regarding the books, these were probably removed for infection control reasons in the pandemic but there may be scope to discuss what happens moving forward.

If you would like to provide any more information or further feedback about your experience or discuss the issue of the books further please visit the hospital webpage https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/get-in-touch/feedback/

Best Wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


Provider responded

Looked after my mum well

October 20, 2023
My mum was admitted here for treatment following a heart attack. I was happy with the care she received. She was well looked after, she was safe and comfortable, and she recovered well.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Relative

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are pleased to hear about the care your mother received following her heart attack and that she was safe, comfortable, and able to recover well.

If you or your mother would like to provide any more information or further feedback about your experience please visit the hospital webpage https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/get-in-touch/feedback/

Best Wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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Good treatment but poor discharge process

October 19, 2023
I was treated at the hospital after a fall and subsequently had to have an operation. The staff were good but the discharge process and aftercare was poor. Communication was poor and there was a lot of confusion about where I was to be discharged to, with the hospital taking steps for me to be put in a home when I was to return home to the care of my wife.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. Whilst we are pleased to hear that the staff looking after you during your admission were good we are sorry to hear that there were issues with communication - particularly around discharge.

If you think it’s helpful we are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail and to try to help if there are any outstanding issues or things we can learn from. If you are happy to do this please make contact with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) to provide your details. They can be contacted by phone 0121 424 0808, by email PALS@uhb.nhs.uk, or by contact form at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/forms/contact-complaint-concern

Best wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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Poor care from gynaecology department

October 16, 2023
I had an outpatients appointment in the gynaecology department and was very disappointed with the outcome of my appointment. I have PCOS, and my symptoms severely impact my daily life, I was told that I need to change my lifestyle, and there was no discussion around managing my symptoms any other way. No consideration was made to the impact my condition has on my mental wellbeing.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that you aren't happy with your care in the gynaecology clinic and that not enough consideration was given to the impact your condition is having on your mental wellbeing.

If you think it’s helpful we are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail and to try to help if there are any outstanding issues or things we can learn from. If you are happy to do this please make contact with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) to provide your details. They can be contacted by phone 0121 424 0808, by email PALS@uhb.nhs.uk, or by contact form at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/forms/contact-complaint-concern

Best wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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Complex referral system

October 12, 2023
I was referred to the knee clinic at Heartlands Hospital by my GP. I received a letter telling me that I had not booked an appointment. I called the number on the letter but was told there were no appointments and to call back and try again. To cut a long story short trying to book an appointment was very complex. I would have preferred it if an appointment had been made by the department and details sent to me via letter. Overall I have been happy with the level of care, systems could be improved to make things easier for patients and staff.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Heartlands Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that you found booking an appointment in the knee clinic was so complex whilst also being pleased to hear that you've been happy with the level of care.

If you think it’s helpful we are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail and to try to help if there are any outstanding issues or things we can learn from. If you are happy to do this please make contact with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) to provide your details. They can be contacted by phone 0121 424 0808, by email PALS@uhb.nhs.uk, or by contact form at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/forms/contact-complaint-concern

Best wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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