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"Unit 1 and my father's care"

About: Falkirk Community Hospital / Older peoples' services

(as a relative),

My father William spent his last few weeks in unit 1. I was an enrolled nurse for years and also marie curie.. I have not seen such caring happy staff for a long time.

My father was happy always clean and he loved the food.. He was fragile and vulnerable but he was treated so compassionately and respectfully by all members of staff. He became very ill suddenly and we were informed quickly. The charge nurse Graham then informed that due to my father's condition it would be unwise to ambulance him to Larbert I was so thankful... My father passed away with all his family around him... Peaceful and dignified.. I thank all the staff in unit 1 for the very best and professional care of my father and us.. Graham you should be so proud of your team and all the changes you've made... 

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Response from NHS Forth Valley 4 years ago
Submitted on 14/10/2019 at 16:36
Published on Care Opinion at 16:36


Hi Patlet,

I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to yourself and your family, for taking time to write out this lovely message on the care opinion site, especially at this difficult time. Your kind words regarding your father Williams care within Unit 1 means so much to myself and the team.

It was a great privilege to be involved with your dad and ensure he had a peaceful and dignified journey during his final stages.

I have always tried to empower staff to ensure we deliver a high standard of patient centred care, to encompass all the core values that we adhere to in NHS Forth Valley.

Please take care and let all the family know all the staff within unit 1 FCH are asking for you all.

Kind regards

Graham Hunter

Senior Charge Nurse

Unit 1 FCH

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