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I didn’t feel it was the right environment for me

Posted By Ebb786

"I didn’t feel it was the right environment for me "

About: Springfield University Hospital (London)

(as the patient),

I’m not very impressed by my treatment at Springfield University Hospital.

I was sectioned after I refused to speak to my care coordinator. This was because the injections they were giving me made me fall asleep throughout the day.

I was initially diagnosed as suffering from bipolar disorder, but I’m not sure this was right. I felt they didn’t really know what to do with me. In the end, I was given shock treatment.

As I have no mobility and I’m unable to walk, the staff did sometimes bring me things to eat. One positive is that the food wasn’t bad.

Overall though I feel those at the hospital shouldn’t be so hasty to judge. I actually felt worse for coming to the hospital and wouldn’t wish this on my enemy.

I didn’t feel it was the right environment for me at the hospital and I didn’t feel safe. I even had personal possessions stolen.

I feel like now I’m finally putting my life back together again after this experience.

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Response from Jane Healey, Patient Experience Lead, Governance, South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust 9 years ago
Jane Healey
Patient Experience Lead, Governance,
South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust

I investigate complaints & serious incidents and develop action plans from these to facilitate learning and improvement

Submitted on 19/11/2014 at 13:52
Published on Care Opinion at 16:46

Dear Ebb786. I am the Patient Experience Lead for Wandsworth in the the Trust and am very sorry to hear about the negative experience you have had whilst a patient at Springfield Hospital. We take all patient feedback very seriously and I will ensure your concerns are passed onto the Ward Manager and Operational Manager for their attention.

If there are any specific concerns you would like us to look into further please contact our Patient Experience Team on 0203 513 6150 and we can investigate your complaints formally if you feel this would be helpful. Many thanks for letting us know your experience of our services and I am pleased to hear that you feel you are now putting your life back together and progressing on your recovery journey.

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