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Speedy response to serious illness

May 13, 2024
The accident and emergency department at Heartlands Hospital were excellent. From arrival in the department my seriously ill parent was in an operating theatre within the hour. The staff were wonderful and took excellent care of them quickly identifying the problem and ultimately saving their life. They kept me well informed and I am so grateful for the service we received that day.
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're so happy with the care your parent received from the Emergency Department and that they were operated on so quickly - and that you were kept well informed thoughout.

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

Seen quicker than expected

May 1, 2024
I attended A&E after 2 weeks of feeling unwell following a bang to the head. Upon arrival the signs said that there was an 8 hour wait but I was seen and sent home after only a few hours. When I was called I was sent to ward 9 and examined quickly. I was told to come back if I was still experiencing symptoms in 2 weeks.
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 quickly in the Emergency Department and then discharged speedily.

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 care but difficult to get to

May 1, 2024
I was told there was a 2 week wait for a gynae appointment but was seen within a week. I received excellent care and the hospital was a lovely environment. My only issue is that it can be difficult to get to Heartlands Hospital on public transport.
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 quickly by the gynaecology department and that the environment was so lovely.

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

Can be easy to get lost

April 29, 2024
I visited this hospital for a cardiology appointment. The staff were very good but there was quite a wait to be seen which wasn't great. It can also be quite easy to get lost as some of the departments are difficult to find.
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. Whilst we are pleased to hear that the staff were very good we are sorry to hear that there were some difficulties navigating the hospital and also that you had a long wait for your cardiology appointment.

If you would like to provide any more information or further feedback about your experience, in particular more details about the length of your wait and your problems finding the department, 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 care from diabetes team

April 29, 2024
I attend regular appointments with the diabetes team at this hospital. I have always received good care and the nurses are very nice.
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 have always received good care at your regular diabetic appointments.

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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Awful experience because of parking

April 18, 2024
The parking at Heartlands Hospital is a nightmare. It makes me dread having to go the hospital because it is so stressful and 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 car parking concerns have made your attendance(s) here so stressful and frustrating.

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

Lack of low hearing awareness

April 18, 2024
I have been very disappointed by the lack of low hearing awareness and training that I have encountered at Heartlands Hospital. There does not seem to a loop system and I have had extreme difficulty when attending appointments. None of the members of staff that I met had any training, even registering attendance for the appointment was very difficult. Communication from doctors was very unclear. This needs to be addressed as I cannot be the only person to have had this experience, and I hate to think of others struggling like I have.
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 found there to be a lack of low hearing awreness and provsion for patients and relatives in that situation.

We'd be keen to hear from you about what can be improved. 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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Passed away in MAU because no beds on wards

April 16, 2024
My elderly grandparent passed away in the medical assessment unit because there were no beds available on any wards. They had cancer and a blood clot and were very unwell. I was not happy with the care they received and the fact that they spent their last living moments on a bay in MAU are just appalling. Being a NHS worker and knowing how things should be done I am very cross at the situation our family were put in.
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 about the loss of your granparent and also the circumstances around his care - specifically that he wasn't given a bed on a ward.

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

3 days spent in A&E department

April 16, 2024
My elderly grandparent spent 3 days in the accident and emergency department at Heartlands Hospital because there were no beds available. The care was good but the environment and stress of waiting for a bed in a ward was 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. Whilst we are pleased to hear that the care was good we are really sorry to hear that your grandfather spent so long in the Emergency Department and there were issues with cleanliness.

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

Poor facilities for disabled patients

April 16, 2024
There are a lack of wheelchairs for patients to use at appointments. I had to hunt the hospital to find one in order that I could bring my husband in to his appointment. There were no staff to help or assist me and I was not the only person trying to find one. There needs to be more available at such a large hospital.
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 have had issues accessing wheelchairs at your huisband's appointments and that staff were unable to assist you.

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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UHB Heartlands Hospital

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0121 424 2000

Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 5SS

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