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My poor Dad left on a trolley in A and E

A&E
September 30, 2023
My Dad who is 76 had a seizure on Wednesday evening. An ambulance was called and he was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. My Mom went with him. On arrival he was given MRI scan and CT scan to rule out a stroke. He was then left to wait in A and E for a doctor to see him. My Mom was sent home in a taxi at 4.30 am. He wasn’t sent to a ward as no-one seemed to know what was wrong with him. He was left All day Thursday and Friday in A and E. He was provided with food and water but was unable to feed himself due to his hands shaking after the seizure. No-one helped him. On Friday he was told the hospital was taking him home, he sat on a chair in the discharge centre for 6 hour’s waiting. In the end my sister went to collect him. When she got there he was wheeled out in a wheelchair and found it incredibly difficult to get into the car, my sister questioned whether he was ok to go home and the nurse said he’d be fine. The nurse also said he had all of his medication. On returning home and reading his discharge notes it appeared he should’ve had a new medication, which was neither given or prescribed. I am utterly appalled that my Dad was tested this way in a care giving environment.
Sarah MacNulty

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Sarah

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that there were a number of serious issues with your father's treatment at our Emergency Department - in particular the long waits, the lack of support to eat and drink, medication issues and spending 6 hours in the discharge lounge.

We are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail, to try to help if there are any outstanding issues and learn from any errors that may have been made. 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 UHB


Provider responded

I felt I could ask questions.

September 28, 2023
It was fine. I went to see a consultant. Information was sent in good time. I felt I could ask questions and they sent me follow up information in the post.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are pleased to hear that the communication both before and during your appointment was of the required standard and that you then received follow up information in the post.

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

Convenient. Train stops right outside.

September 28, 2023
Quite convenient. The train stops right there. The staff and appointments are okay. I know the building off by heart. They've started putting locks on the doors.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about your appointments at Queen Elizabeth 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


Provider responded

Good hospital, helpful.

September 28, 2023
I sometimes go here. My wife takes me for appointments. I believe the hospital is good and helpful.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the appointments you are attending here and that staff are 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

Unbeleivable

A&E
September 28, 2023
5 hours then took to acutewardwaited 1 hour no one called doctors in office most time computer.
Msheilds

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that you had such a long wait during your stay here.

We are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail and to try to help if there are any outstanding issues. 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 UHB


Provider responded

Care was good, the food was unhealthy.

September 27, 2023
A few years ago I spent 48 hours in QEH. The food was very unhealthy, there was only one choice & it wasn't suitable for diabetics. The care is good.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are sorry to hear that you weren't happy with the food during a previous stay here.

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

Good hospital.

September 26, 2023
They did my final check up here. It is a good hospital. It's big to get around but they were good.
Michael Betts

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are pleased to hear that you were well looked after at your final check up here.

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

Not getting the help I need.

September 26, 2023
I go to the hospital every now and again for an appointment for diabetes but it's a bit of a faff. I feel like I am not getting the help I need.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response. We are really sorry to hear that you feel like your diabetic appointments aren't providing you with the help you need.

We are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail and to try to help if there are any outstanding issues. 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 UHB


Provider responded

Good but need more answers

September 26, 2023
Good hospital but I need more answers for what's going on with my leg.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – apologies for the delayed response.

If you are still in need of further information about the situation with your leg 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 UHB


Provider responded

They were very helpful

Accident and emergency services
September 25, 2023
Went to A&E with a scratched eye and they were very helpful. They have referred me to BMEC.
Anonymous

Reply from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dear Patient

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback about Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - apologies for the delayed response. We are pleased to hear that staff in the Emergency Department were so helpful in treating your scratched eye.

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

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