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Children's A&E sent us to wrong department

September 25, 2023
I was advised by 111 to attend children's A&E and that they were informing them that we would be attending. When we arrived they told us that we needed to go to the badger clinic. I explained that 111 had told us that we needed to see a paediatrician and that they were contacting the hospital. Children's A&E said that was fine and that we could see one in the badger clinic. We then spent nearly 2 hours waiting in the badger clinic to be told that we could not see a paeditrician there and that we needed to go back to children's A&E. I explained what had happened and they accessed correspondence from 111. They told me that we should have been sent straight to ward 15 for assessment.
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 you had such a difficult visit to the children's Emergency Department/Badger Clinic and there was so much confusion about where you needed to go - which in turn led to very long waits.

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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Very good experience

September 25, 2023
I was admitted to hospital with spinal problems. I have been very happy with the care I received.
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 really pleased to hear that you're so happy with the care you received when you were admitted with spinal problems.

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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Staff morale impacts the environment

September 22, 2023
I am under the cardiac clinic at Heartlands Hospital. The care is good but my experiences at the hospital are not good. The levels of cleanliness at the hospital is not great. The staff seem completely demoralised, there are no friendly greetings, they look stressed out and unhappy. It is such a shame.
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 there have been issues with cleanliness when you have come in for cardiac appointments and the staff you have encountered have seemed unhappy.

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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Very good treatment in blood clot unit

September 22, 2023
I was referred to walk in at Heartlands with a suspected blood clot. I was sent straight to the blood clot unit. My experience was very good, I experienced a panic attack and the staff were lovely.
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 were seen and treated so quickly for your blood clot and staff took good care of you when you were having a panic attack.

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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Treated quickly in A&E department

September 22, 2023
I attended A&E after being attacked by a ferret. I was seen and treated quickly and was happy with the service and care I received.
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 seen and treated quickly when you went to the Emergency Department and you are happy with the service and care you received.

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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A&E lacks facilities for those in severe pain

September 22, 2023
I attended A&E because I was experiencing extreme stomach pain. Trying to sit in a chair was horrendous and I had to lay on the floor for some time before a nurse put me in a booth where I could lay down.
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 an uncomfortable experience in the Emergency Department and that you had to lie on the floor for a while before being given a booth.

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

Wonderful Staff

September 22, 2023
My husband was bought in my ambulance and was quickly assessed in A&E and taken in to resus. He had an abscess in his throat and they were concerned about his breathing. He was admitted and had an emergency operation. He spent time in ITU before being transferred to ward 5. He has been very unwell but he is now on the mend. He has been taken very good care of by the staff who I cannot fault at all. He is now undergoing physiotherapy to learn how to walk again. The staff have been a massive support to my husband and our family during a very difficult time.
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 how happy you are with the care your husband received in the Emergency Department, ITU and Ward 5 and that the staff were so supportive during what must have been a very difficult time for you and your family.

If you or your husband 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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Awful consultant appointment

September 12, 2023
I had follow up appointment with a consultant following a number of breaks to the same hand. When I saw the consultant they had not read my notes and I had to explain what was going on while they skimmed over them. I was told by the consultant that the physiotherapist had written that I had not been following the instructions. I was shocked by this I believed that I had good rapport with the physio and had been booked in to see them again in 2 weeks time. I had been working with them and following all the instructions I had been given. I left the appointment and went straight to the PALs desk but I was told that they were inundated and to date I have not heard from them.
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 your consultant appointment went so badly and that you felt it was necessary to contact PALS to discuss the information given to you regarding your physiotherapy.

Best wishes

James Cunningham

Patient Experience Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham


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A&E department referred me to MIU

September 12, 2023
I attended A&E with a suspected broken hand. They told me to go to the minor injuries unit instead. It was very busy in there but within an hour I had an xray. A follow up appointment was made at the fracture clinic for me.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about your care in the Emergency Department at Heartlands Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response.

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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Poor service and care

September 12, 2023
I have had to have iron infusions at Heartlands hospital. The first appointment went ok but the second was appalling. I was hooked up and left and no one checked on me. It has been inserted incorrectly, it was painful, and had pumped iron into my body. I was left in pain and with permanent scarring that is very unsightly. When they realised their error I was not seen to by a doctor in that department but was sent to A&E to sit and wait to be checked over, which I found awful.
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 your second iron infusion appointment went so badly and that you suffered significant pain and permanent scarring - also that you were then sent to the Emergency Department for further 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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