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"Denton Ward - Superb........Gately Ward -..."

About: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital / Trauma and Orthopaedics

I was emitted to EAUS on two occasions this week. Both visits were prompt professional and quick. The second time I was admitted and after various tests was transferred to Gately Ward. One word Disgusting. As a member of staff their lack of empathy surprised me.Bells were left unanswered people were left on bed pans for up to 45 mins. One 96 year old lady should of had a red tray as needed help with food & drink was provided with a dark brown tray. They put her food and drink down breakfast and lunch no one helped her. The catering staff took two untouched trays backs. So no fluids given. The nursing staff didn't even notice?!!!. Her relatives arrived and were shocked buy her confusion if only they knew why. It's not rocket science that if fluids are not given or food it's a downward slide. I did complain. Later on me and two other ladies were moved to Denton Ward thank god. It was so different they were other like chalk & cheese. Professional, kind, helpful, so happy I was moved. Incidentally I did report about the 96yr old and I sincerely hope someone has done something about it. I've heard of elderly people coming into hospital with a slight illness and not going home or suffering from malnutrition now I've witnessed it and it's not acceptable it's disgusting and someone should be made accountable for this. It seems on Gately Ward no one actually cares. I shall also be writing to the Chief Executive. I will not be writing to PALS.

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Response from Sarah Eastwood, PALS Manager, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 7 years ago
Sarah Eastwood
PALS Manager,
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 05/01/2017 at 14:07
Published on Care Opinion at 16:30


Dear Patient

I write further to the comments you have made about your inpatient stay. I am sorry to read your concerns about your stay on Gateley Ward but pleased to read that your care improved when you were transferred to Denton Ward.

I note you will not be writing to PALS, but you may wish to write to our Complaints Team. You can email them at complaints-team@nnuh.nhs.uk or write to them at the Complaints and Legal Services Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Colney Lane, Norwich NR47UY.

In the meantime, please be assured I have passed your concerns to senior nursing staff in the hospital.

With kind regards

Sarah Eastwood, PALS Manager

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