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Tonsilitis: Quickest appointment two weeks later

Posted By Mole951

"Tonsilitis: Quickest appointment two weeks later"

About: Stafford Hospital / Paediatrics Telford referral and quality service (TRAQS)

(as a service user),

My son, 4, was referred by GP for tonsillitis. Two weeks later I went back to GP no contact made by TRAQS.

TRAQS said he was on emergency and would contact when it was his turn, if I wanted him treated as emergency appointment to consult doctor. Doctor receptionist sorted it.

TRAQS contacted me next day. Quickest appointment was Staffordshire hospital two weeks later and an hours journey in a car.

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Response from Head of Patient Experience, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust 10 years ago
Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 06/06/2013 at 14:35
Published on Care Opinion on 11/06/2013 at 15:15

Dear "Mole951"

I am sorry to read about your frustrations in gaining a timely and convenient appointment for your son. Please let me know how you get on when you attend for the appointment at our hospital. I hope he is soon feeling better.

Kind Regards

Angela Grocott

Head of Patient Experience

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Update posted by Mole951 (a service user)

Hi, we managed to get him an operation date for 9 may which was really quick, unfortunately he had tonsillitis on date of op and couldn't have it.

It has taken three weeks to get a new appointment due to staff member in charge being sick and no one to cover. Appointment now is July crossing fingers his well enough as his had five courses of antibiotics since last date to get him better so far.

Just frustrating how long its took to get next date.

Response from Head of Patient Experience, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust 10 years ago
Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 11/06/2013 at 10:08
Published on Care Opinion at 15:15

Dear "Mole951"

Also keeping my fingers crossed that the July appointment can go ahead. Would be great to get your son well before he starts school in September. Please continue to keep me updated. If you prefer to contact me personally by email my address is: angela.grocott@midstaffs.nhs.uk

Kind Regards

Angela Grocott

Head of Patient Experience

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