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"My treatment for my fractured right humerus"

About: NHS 24 / NHS 24 (111 service) Vale of Leven General Hospital / Fracture Clinic

(as the patient),

I cannot thank the staff from NHS 24 and the Vale of Leven fracture and X-ray departments enough. Since clumsily falling down some stairs (perhaps alcohol-assisted...) and reluctantly admitting that it was actually more serious than I thought a few days later, I've had nothing but great service and a truly positive view of our NHS. The staff on NHS 24 referred me to the Vale of Leven hospital on the same day I called, I met my consultant, had a couple of X-rays and was provided with a sling and much needed painkillers.

I had a review with my consultant on the 14th and another this morning (the 28th of Mar). For both of the subsequent appointments I was provided with excellent and prompt care (the one this morning was all done in 20 minutes from arrival at reception to leaving the building).

I recognise that the NHS is under constant pressure (my sister-in-law is a paramedic) but I wanted to express my gratitude and how very impressed I was with the care, banter and attention I was offered - I truly consider this a 'good news story' despite my broken arm!

Please pass on my appreciation and admiration to your staff, both on NHS 24 and at the Vale of Leven hospital - you've put a smile on this clumsy moron's face!

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Response from Joan Lucas, Senior Charge Nurse, Fracture Clinic - Vale of Leven, NHSGGC 3 weeks ago
Joan Lucas
Senior Charge Nurse, Fracture Clinic - Vale of Leven,
NHSGGC
Submitted on 03/04/2024 at 07:59
Published on Care Opinion at 07:59


Hi

Thank you for taking the time to write comments on Care Opinion with regards to your care following your injury.

I am very pleased you received excellent care & attention during your visits to Fracture clinic & also the 'banter' from the staff.

I will pass on your praises to my staff which is very kind of you & take this opportunity to wish you a full recovery from your injury

Kind Regards

Joan SCN

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Response from Stephanie, Patient Experience Officer, Nursing and Care, NHS 24 3 weeks ago
Stephanie
Patient Experience Officer, Nursing and Care,
NHS 24

Manages patient feedback

Submitted on 04/04/2024 at 18:23
Published on Care Opinion on 05/04/2024 at 09:13


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Dear Clumsy John

Thank you for sharing your experience on Care Opinion. I am sorry to learn you had cause to contact 111 after your fall but am pleased to read that you had such a positive patient journey.

If you wish to share some more information with me, then I could identify the staff who managed your call to NHS 24 and share your Care Opinion story with them. We always like to ensure that staff see positive feedback to reinforce for them how valued their care is when people call our services.

You can contact me by email at Patient.Experience@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk

Thank you again for sharing your experience and I hope you are on the mend soon.

Kind regards

Stephanie

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