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"Great staff, poor Web site, poor signage"

About: Shotley Bridge Hospital Site

The staff were really good. Friendly helpful, caring. I could not have asked for better. Before going, I tried to find where my department was, but it doesn't exist. I had to go to the "Medical Day Unit" but it isn't mentioned on the Web site, it isn't on the pdf download, and when I got there it wasn't on any of the signage. I cannot even select it as it is not in the drop down list below. The sign from the main road is tiny. I was glad of satnav. The car parking sign was hidden by foliage until last minute, and thereafter I only found the overflow car park. I couldn't check beforehand as Google Street view stops at the junction of the road leading up to the hospital - please invite them in. A simple thing. The written instructions could have been more helpful by stating a department that is on the signage. Instead of telling me my named nurse will be with me throughout (not named in the letter) , tell me that I will be allocated a named nurse on arrival who will be with me throughout.

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Response from Shotley Bridge Hospital Site 9 years ago
Shotley Bridge Hospital Site
Submitted on 20/06/2014 at 14:53
Published on nhs.uk on 21/06/2014 at 04:00


Thank you for providing feedback on your recent visit to the the Medical Day Unit at Shotley Bridge Hospital. I am very pleased to hear that you are happy with the care you received. I have noted your concerns with regards to our website not displaying the correct information so I have asked our Communications Team to rectify this, which they are currently in the process of completing. I have also passed on your comments with regards to the signage at Shotley Bridge Hospital to our Estates department asking them to look into this further. The Trust is grateful for all feedback, positive or negative, as it means we can better understand what is important to our patients, and your kind comments will be shared with the . Thank you for leaving your comments on NHS Choices. Patient Experience Team County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Tel: 0800 7835774

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