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Waited 6 hours and left without treatment

A&E
April 29, 2024
We waited 6 hours with bleeding and we still didn't get treated so ended up leaving without any treatment. It's not good. I can't wait that long in pain.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that you felt the need to self-discharge from the Emergency Department without receiving any treatment.

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

The care is amazing.

A&E
April 29, 2024
My mom had a turn and she ended up at the QE and they gave her a side room and treated her so well. The care is amazing.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Relative

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are delighted to hear that your mother received such good care here and was given a sideroom.

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

The listened to me and got me some help.

A&E
April 29, 2024
They were really good. They dealt with me. They sat me down and talked to me at A&E when I was having low mental health and feeling suicidal. They then got someone to call me the next day too. They were ever so helpful and felt like they listened to me.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are pleased to hear that staff in the Emergency Department were so supportive and helpful when you were in such a difficult position personally.

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

I have regular check ups

Endoscopy
April 29, 2024
I had bowel cancer and they do regular check ups. I went a couple of months ago for an endoscopy where they put a camera down my throat. They might have sent the results to the doctor but I never got them.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about your regular bowel cancer check-ups the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response.

If you would like to provide any more information or further feedback about your experience - an din particular if you still haven't had the endoscopy results, 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

A&E
April 28, 2024
Hi, I was recently taken ill and so I contacted 111 for advice. Because of my history with strokes they advised me to get straight to A&E. I had been having headaches, giddiness and heavy sickness. I was very unsteady on my feet. So I checked in to A&E at just after 10pm the 22nd April. Despite feeling very unwell I was made to wait with other patients in the normal waiting area. This was till 5pm the next day. I hadn't had any sleep since 9am on the 22nd so was very exhausted and in lots of pain. I had to keep asking for pain killers for 3 hours.
So at 5pm on the 23rd I threatened to discharge myself from the hospital because like I said I was very ill and exhausted. I was desperate for a soft pillow to rest my head. They miraculously found me a bed at this point in the A.M.U ward. To be fair to the staff they were brill and couldn't do enough for me and I could at least relax.
Next day on the 23rd I was told I was being transferred to the Stroke unit and that is where my problems begin again. I got a bed on a ward and the night shift staff were incredibly noisy showing no consideration for patients that were very ill. There was also a patient that was constantly screaming out every few seconds so again it was impossible to rest. By this time I'd had enough and decided to discharged myself and go home where I knew I could rest.
The whole experience apart from when I was in A.M.U was disgusting. I was very ill and still very much so but can't face going back to hospital because of my experience. The staff have stopped caring. All the time I was in A&E I wasn't offered anything to eat or a hot drink. I am currently stuck in bed with severe headaches and waiting on a consultant for two days to call.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that there were a number of issues with your care in the Emergency Department and the Stroke Unit.

If you haven't already and are happy to do we should strongly advise you to make contact with our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) to provide your details and the account you have provided here. 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

Very good whenever I go

A&E
April 24, 2024
It has been very good whenever I have had to go. The wait can be long in A&E and I haven't had to wait too long for appointments.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. Whilst we are sorry to hear that you encountered a long wait in the Emergency Department we are pleased to hear that otherwise you are happy with the care you've received and in partciular that you haven't had to wait too long for 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


Provider responded

Horrendous

Other
April 23, 2024
It was horrendous no care given no staff available
I never want to have to go through an experience like this again
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that you are so happy with the care you received - in particular the lack of staff.

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 treatment from start to finish

A&E
April 23, 2024
Wonderful treatment from start to finish. Very little waiting time and follow up after x-ray speedy, and treatment recommended.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are really pleased to hear that you're so happy with the treatment you've received - in particular the short waiting time and speed of follow-up/treatment recommendations after your x-ray.

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

Still waiting for my appointment

Outpatients
April 23, 2024
Still waiting routine follow up for diabetes eye clinic 2 years after last appointment, normally every 6 months. Awaiting Cataract surgery after private clinic performed an oct in November 2023, report sent to QEH who had arranged it still no action or response to telephone messages as secretaries do not answer their phones.
I have had laser to both eyes, vitrectomies to both eyes, x2 to left and Avastin injections.
Vision is now compromised
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that you have had such a long wait for routine follow-up diabetic eye clinic appointment and you feel that your vision has been compromised.

If you think it’s helpful (and in particular if you are still waiting for an appointment) 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 volunteer help

unknown
April 23, 2024
Very well signposted with so many volunteers to help. Waiting rooms are clean with nice décor and seating. Most of the time the clinics run on time and patients don't have to wait hours.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are delighted to hear that you found the hospital so well signposted , were happy with the cleanliness and environment and felt that for the most part appointments run on time.

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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B15 2WB

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