"Waiting!"

About: Torbay Hospital Torbay Hospital Torquay TQ2 7AA

Posted via nhs.uk 8 years ago

At the end of February I had laser surgery on both eyes for glacoma, I was told I would receive a follow up appointment in eight weeks, and I am still waiting six months later. What is going on? Have been in contact several times but no appointment as yet

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Torbay Hospital

Submitted on 30/09/2015 at 12:46

Published on nhs.uk on 01/10/2015 at 02:32

4. Dear Patient,
We are very sorry to hear about your experience and that the standard of your care fell below that which we strive to provide. We would like the opportunity to discuss your experience with you and try our best to resolve it.
If you are happy to talk to us about this, please contact our Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) so they can look into your situation in more detail.
A PALS Officer is available in person, Monday to Friday, between 10.00am and 2.00pm. You can contact them by calling 01803 655838 or on our 24 hour freephone number 0800 02 82 037. If you get through to the voicemail service please leave your contact details and you will receive a call back within two working days.
PALS can also be contacted by Text Phone on 01803 654742, by FAX on 01803 617162, or via email to sdhc@nhs.net (your email will go direct to our PALS Service).
We look forward to hearing from you so that we can address the issues you have raised.
Kind regards South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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