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Elderly friend still upset by care at Musgrove Hospital

Posted By Prints255

"Elderly friend still upset by care at Musgrove Hospital"

About: Musgrove Park Hospital (Taunton)

(as a friend),

I write to inform you of the experience of my elderly friend. She is still traumatized by her time spent in the Musgrove and often recalls what happened. This has left her in fear of going into hospital in future. At the age of 85, she was admitted after a fall. she recalls that whenever she wanted to go to the toilet, nurses would tell her that they were are busy - and that she would have to wait. Most times, she ended up wetting the bed. She remarked how much bed linen they had to send to the laundry from changing the sheets so often. She was discharged from The Musgrove as being incontinent. This has NEVER been the case, nor is it today, a year later. Finally, she constantly talks about one nurse, who was horrible in the way she spoke to her.

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Response from Lucy Nicholls, Development Officer, Somerset LINk 12 years ago
Lucy Nicholls
Development Officer,
Somerset LINk

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Submitted on 16/11/2011 at 11:06
Published on Care Opinion at 13:01

Hello,

This story was submitted to Patient Opinion by the Somerset LINk, on behalf of a Somerset Patient who has contacted us as part of our 'Patient Stories' project.

We want to thank this local resident for submitting their story, which will be fed back to the people who provide the service.

We will be keeping a record of all stories submitted, and all responses from providers. We will be contacting Musgrove Park Hospital to make sure that they are aware of this story and of the need for a response.

Best wishes,

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Response from Martine Price, Head of Patient Experience, Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust 12 years ago
Martine Price
Head of Patient Experience,
Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 06/12/2011 at 17:06
Published on Care Opinion on 07/12/2011 at 10:05

Thank you for the feedback about the care of your friend. I was concerned to read about the poor care experiences , please can you contact us we would genuinely want to talk to you and your friend so we can help.

Please can you reassure your friend that we want to hear about her experience and contact our PALs Office on 01823 343536.

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