A year or so ago, I was visiting Devon when I slipped and fractured my Patella. 999 & the ambulance arrived so promptly taking me to North Devon A&E. after X Ray to confirm I was admitted to Capener Ward. Being a Sunday the operation was scheduled for 07. 30 Monday morning & 4 days post - operation I was on my way home.
The Ambulance crew, A & E Staff, Ward Nursing staff & Orthopaedic Consultant etc. were all so helpful it was wonderful to see the real NHS in action.
Last week I went to visit my daughter in Devon again & after 1 hour tripped on a high kerb resulting in a fractured hip!
So a repeat of my first experience of North Devon Health Service - once again despite all the problems of the NHS currently - nothing has changed in their caring for their patients.
I am now a bit of a celebrity in the their Orthopaedic Dept. but the Senior Consultant did suggest in future perhaps my daughter should visit me!
"It was wonderful to see the real NHS in action"
About: North Devon District Hospital / Accident and emergency North Devon District Hospital Accident and emergency Barnstaple EX31 4JB South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust / Emergency ambulance South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Emergency ambulance Exeter EX2 7HY
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