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Care received lacks attentiveness

June 30, 2023
My care at Heartlands hospital has been too impersonal and staff lack the attentiveness and care that I have received at other hospitals in the UHB Trust. The facilities at this hospital are very poor, the old out patients department looks scruffy and does not appear to be well kept. The toilets are 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 you have concerns about your care - in particular the attentiveness of the staff, the facilities and the outpatient environment.

If you think it’s appropriate 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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I would not want my dog treated here!

June 30, 2023
My elderly relative is being treated here and I am not happy with the care they are receiving. They are not communicating well with me despite me being the next of kin, who also holds power of attorney for the patient. I cannot get through on the telephone for updates. On occasions I have been told that someone will call me back but they do not. They are not using the correct procedures to move my relative, a hoist should be used but they are not facilitating this. I would be much happier if my relative was being treated at UHB Solihull.
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 aren't happy with the care your relative has been receiving - in particular your difficulties making contact and the incorrect procedures being used to move them.

If you think it’s appropriate 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

Room for improvement

June 28, 2023
I was told to go to the hospital by 111. I was sent straight to ward 9. Overall I found the service and care okay. There's room for improvement at Heartlands hospital. Going to hospital is never pleasant but could be better.
Anonymous

Reply from UHB Heartlands Hospital

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience at Ward 9 Heartlands Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response.

If you would like to provide any more information or further feedback about your experience, and in particular the specific improvements you'd like to see, 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

Good service & helpful department secretary

June 28, 2023
My appointment went very well but I had to chase up my follow up appointment. I contacted the department directly and the secretary was very friendly and helpful and booked the appointment for me. Overall I received good service and care.
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 sorry that you had to chase up your follow-up appointment yourself we are pleased to hear that the secretary was so friendly and that overall you received good service and care.

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

Poor Experience of SAU Department

June 28, 2023
I had a follow on appointment in the SAU department after having my gall bladder removed. My appointment was booked for 10am and I was not seen until after 4pm. The waiting room was horrendous, with lots of very distressed patients waiting to be seen. People were being sick and were visibly very upset. There was no privacy and no dignity for the people waiting who were clearly in need of medical attention. It really was 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 you had such a poor experience of the Surgical Assessment Unit - in particular that you had such a long wait and there was a lack of privacy.

If you think it’s appropriate 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

Good experience of maternity department

June 27, 2023
I had a very good experience. I was seen very quickly and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The service was 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 about the good experience you've had in the maternity department - in particular how quickly you were seen and how helpful the staff were.

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

Operation a success and good care

June 9, 2023
I recently had an operation on my leg. The surgery went well, the staff were friendly, and I felt well cared for.
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 how successful the operation on your leg has been and the level of care that the staff have provided.

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

Excellent Prostate Cancer Care

June 7, 2023
Excellent ongoing treatment for prostate cancer. The staff have been outstanding from the nursing team to consultant oncologists. Dr Zakar and Andrew Hobbs have both been a tremendous help and support throughout treatment.
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 prostate cancer care you've received and that in particular your doctors have been so helpful and supportive.

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

Excellent Maternity Care

June 6, 2023
My experience of maternity care was excellent. General appointments were good and the quality of care during labour was oustanding.
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 our maternity department - in particular at the appointments and the quality of care during labour.

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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Told that blood tests are no longer available

June 5, 2023
Was told by my GP surgery that I could attend the hospital for a blood test as no appointments were available in surgery. When I attended I was told that there is no longer a walk in service because they do not get paid for these appointments.
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 unable to have the walk-in blood test that you expected.

If you think it’s appropriate 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

UHB Heartlands Hospital

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0121 424 2000

Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 5SS

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