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Excellent care from cancer service

March 19, 2024
I cannot fault the care provided by the cancer services department. I have visited for chemotherapy tablet and immunotherapy and every time the staff and doctors have been brilliant.
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 delighted to hear about the excellent care you've received from the cancer services department and that at each appointment the staff have been brilliant.

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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Long wait time for urgent appointment

March 19, 2024
I have been waiting for over 6 months to see an urgent consultant in gynecology.
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 have had such a long wait to receive an urgent gynaecology appointment.

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 - in particular if you still haven't received your appointment. 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


Provider responded

Told there was nothing that could be done

March 19, 2024
I visited Heartlands Hospital 6 months ago to see a respiratory consultant about a condition which is restricting my breathing. I was told there was nothing that could be done and I have not been able to get a face to face appointment since. I have been offered phone appointments but I feel that I need to see someone in person due to the severity of this condition.
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 have had difficulties getting a face-to-face appointment to help managed your respiratory condition.

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 - and in particular if you still haven't had a fact-to-face appointment. 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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Doctors and nurses are great

March 19, 2024
I recently attended a number of appointments here as part of an ongoing prostate cancer investigation. I am very happy with this service, the doctors and nurses have been great.
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 delighted to hear that you are happy with the care you've received from the staff undertaking your ongoing prostate cancer investigation.

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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Discharged against my will

March 12, 2024
I went to see a consultant for an enlarged, painful vein. I was told that there was no funding for the operation unless it became ulcerated and was then discharged against my will.
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 have had issues accessing the care and treatment you feel you need and were discharged against your will.

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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Good standard of care

March 12, 2024
I visit for injections every 10 months. Care from this service has always been good and I get free parking with my blue badge.
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 the care you receive at your injections has always been good.

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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Excellent service from the diabetes clinic

March 8, 2024
I attend the Diabetes Clinic at Heartlands Hospital on a regular basis. My experience has been very good. The staff are great and they provide a good service, an outstanding level of care, and useful information and advice.
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 delighted to hear about the excellent experience you had in the diabetes clinic - and that the staff took such good care of you and were so helpful.

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


Provider responded

Given worrying news by sonographer

March 8, 2024
I had a heart scan at the Heartlands Hospital and the sonographer told me that my main artery looked swollen. I was told this unofficially and quite casually and it has caused me a great deal of anxiety and distress while I wait for my 'official' results from my GP. I am not happy that this was disclosed at the appointment without any further information or advice being given.
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 were given significant information in inappropriate circumstances and not given further information and advice when you needed it.

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


Provider responded

24 hours of back & forth between departments

March 8, 2024
My experience was very poor. I was brought in by ambulance to A&E. After a lengthy wait A&E referred me to the Badger department. Following another long wait I was given a letter and told to go to Ward 20 for assessment. Ward 20 was very busy but I did have a number of tests done. I was then sent to another ward because ward 20 was closing. I had none of my medication with me and it was a battle with the staff for my diabetes medication to be supplied to me. The whole experience was stressful and very frustrating.
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 difficult experience in the Emergency Department, with long waits, being sent back and forth between departments and issues getting the correct medication.

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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Communication and language barriers

March 7, 2024
I was sent to the assessment unit at Heartlands hospital by my GP, due to concerns about my kidney function. The care was good but I experienced communication difficulties with the doctor. I have nothing but respect for the doctors and nurses working for the NHS but when you struggle to understand the doctor who is trying to explain what tests are going to happen and what your diagnosis and treatment plan is you need to be able to understand them and they need to be able to understand you. The doctors spoken English was very poor and I did not feel that they understood me either.
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 despite the good care you received there were communication issues with your doctor.

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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0121 424 2000

Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 5SS

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