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"Thanks for going that extra mile"

About: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust / Emergency ambulance

(as the patient),

I tripped on the top stair, on the way up, and flew headlong into a door frame sustaining a 6 inch cut to the top of my head. my wife managed to stem the bleeding and my daughter called 111 for advice. there was a 15 minute waiting time for advice. this was too long so then dialled 999 for an ambulance. The operator asked me several questions and decided to send a car to assess me. The crew, Joe and Jason, were very professional and efficient and to save going to hospital offered to treat me in situ. This I accepted with pleasure. The cut was sealed with several steristrips and iodine pads and even made an appointment for me to attend a local minor injuries unit for redressing as it is Easter weekend and no other places were available.

I would like to commend Joe and Jason for their professionalism, expertise and for going the extra mile to help me. Many thanks Joe and Jason.

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Response from Sharifa Hashem, Patient Engagement Manager, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust 7 years ago
Sharifa Hashem
Patient Engagement Manager,
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 18/04/2017 at 14:46
Published on Care Opinion at 15:20


Dear Zanydave,

Thank you for taking the time to share your story. I hope you are recovering well.

It is always rewarding to hear stories of how our staff are delivering care and support to patients when they need it most.

We would be happy to share your story with the ambulance staff involved in your care, however to do so we will need some specific information. If you would like us to do this, please may I ask you to contact us on either plaudits@swast.nhs.uk or 01392 453 831 and a member of the Patient Engagement Team will be happy to help you further.

Thank you, again, for taking the time to provide us with feedback.

Kind regards,

Sharifa

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