"Happy with service but a few slight suggestions!"

I was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome in Barnet General Hospital in July. I spent 8 weeks in ICU, 10 days in Spruce Ward  ( mainly for Stroke Patients) and then transferred to NRC Edgware. 

I was very happy to come here and my experience has been very positive. 

The nursing staff generally have a good balance between caring for me, and encouraging me to be independent as I have improved. 

They have also been very welcoming and flexible towards my visitors - and even made them cups of tea. 

The Physios and OT teams have also helped me a lot - particularly at the gym sessions and making the steps between wheelchair and rollator/zimmer and then on to independent walking.

 They have assessed my home needs and arranged for the equipment to be delivered ready for a home visit. 

I have also enjoyed the breakfast club and cooking sessions. 

Although there are activities with volunteers etc in the afternoon and I have been lucky to have a lot of visitors, I feel it would be beneficial if there were a few more exercise opportunities in the afternoon ( I know we can do them independently but it is not quite the same! ) 

Likewise for the weekend - I have had lots of visitors and also gone out but it must be very boring for some. 

I have also really appreciated going into the outdoor space - particularly with grandchildren and my dog! It is a shame it looks a bit neglected - perhaps some volunteers could help! 

It has been great to spend 4 weeks in a ‘safe space’ while I continued to improve and with people who helped me. 

Also a shout out for the doctors who have answered all my questions and treated me with respect.