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06

May 15

My self test

I was quite irrationally terrified when my new girlfriend asked me to have an HIV test before going...


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May 15

Testing my son

After a bombshell conversation where my son told me there was a slim chance he had been infected...


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Jul 14

Cancer care - fine professionals who have done everything they can

"My partner has myeloma and is a patient at the Herefordshire County Hospital. In the course of her...


20

Jun 14

Colchester Podiatry Service

My husband who is diabetic and has dementia has been under the podiatry service at Colchester for...


29

May 14

New socket received - but pressure sore now infected

Part 3 of My Story  29th May 2014 (see below for Parts 1 & 2) Here we are again new socket...


16

Feb 14

how GP's treat young people

I think GPs relationship and their opinion of young people, under the age of 25 is ridiculous. My...


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Nov 13

The reliance on nursing staff by GPs to take consultations!

"Blood pressure drugs that are taken by millions of Britons could raise the risk of potentially...


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Aug 13

Cheap medicines being prescribed in Essex

There is a local medicines initiative in Essex, started by the former PCT and continuing under the...


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23

Apr 13

Poor care at GP surgery

I made an appointment for my partner at our GP surgery as she had been suffering from abdominal...


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17

Feb 13

What has happened to Chiropody service in West Essex?

What has happened to our chiropody service? It is all but defunct and has been decimated so that it...


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Feb 13

Problems getting a nuchal scan arranged.

I was really excited/nervous to be pregnant for the first time - all new things to experience some...


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Dec 12

Blocked from taking part in research.

I recently read a newsletter distributed by a local research network and a study caught my eye. The...


17

Dec 12

After months of waiting, neurology appointment is put of until next year...

Hello all, my doctor diagnosed me as having Parkinson's disease 8 month's ago but said I would have...


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Oct 12

Broomfield fail on discharge and follow up

I was discharged the first week in July from Broomfield Hospital with the promise of a follow up...


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Oct 12

Why the 0844 surgery numbers?

My medical centre in Harlow changed its telephone number from a local one to an 0844 576 number. My...


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Jul 12

Galen House, Harlow - It’s totally unsuitable for patient care - previous location was much better

Have just been to the pre-operation assessment "office" I was horrified at the dreadful area...


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May 12

Wasn’t warned about urine retention when informed of his BPH. Neglect?

Not so much PSA result choices but Urine retention with prostate constricture! Why wasn't I advised...


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21

Feb 12

Had a rash misdiagnosed - But: “Once you complain, you are stigmatised”

At my regular GP's office, I used to make appointments with whatever GP was available at the...


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17

Jan 12

How can people find out about taking part in MS Research?

I have an acquaintance with M.S and they have asked me what I know about any research. They have...


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27

Aug 11

Fantastic experience at the birthing unit, disappointed with the lack of antenatal knowledge from GP and lack of breastfeeding support

I had a brilliantly quick and speedy labour, considering this was my first baby. My waters went at...


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18

Jul 11

Why can’t I have my appointments in Harlow? (and not Bishop’s Stortford)

I am expecting my third baby. I have had my 1st two at Harlow hospital and the care was great. I...


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Jul 11

Specialist nurse service in West Essex is being spread too thinly

I write to express my concern about the possibility of the Specialist Nurses within West Essex...


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Jun 11

Very poor communication following prostate surgery.

Just over two years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and following all the usual procedures...


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Jun 11

Problems accessing the care she needs

I called my GP surgery this morning to request an appointment with a GP or Practice nurse for...


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06

Jun 11

Continued lack of openness about end of life.

Story 1 - When my elderly, widowed uncle fell down the stairs and taken to the usual hospital for...


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19

Apr 11

Husband found soaked in his own urine in a hospital bed... why is there no co-ordination and on-going care??

Why, oh why am I chasing my own tail like the White Rabbit, trying to co-ordinate all the various...


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Feb 11

Insisting on a home birth wasn’t easy....

I read up a lot for my 2nd birth, I wanted it to be at home without intervention. Because of the...


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03

Feb 11

She made me feel as if I had no choice at all...

My first baby was born at 42 weeks, two weeks late. When i got pregnant again my antenatal teacher...


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19

Jan 11

From home birth to emergency in PAH.

“Even though I showed interest in a home birth from the first antenatal appointment, I had to be...


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17

Jan 11

I seem to get better understanding from midwives...

Great Midwife support.... Although I have seen a different midwife at every appointment, this does...