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09

Oct 15

This makes me want to cry with frustration and sadness

This makes me want to cry with frustration and sadness - 30 years ago as a nurse I worked with...


07

Aug 14

treatment provided by Ipswich Hospital

My husband was admitted to Ipswich hospital by his GP. On the second day we were told, following a...


11

Jul 14

Nurses have too many patients

I'm a cancer nurse - With the best will in the world we can only do so much within the time...


11

Jul 14

Lung cancer - reassurance, advise and support

My husband was diagnosed in April 2014 with lung cancer ... Was given 6 month ( give or take ) to...


10

Jul 14

Terminal Cancer

My husband has terminal cancer of the esophagus that as spread to other parts of the body...


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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...


12

Jun 14

What do you know about SinglePoint end of life care services in North Essex & Colne Valley?

SinglePoint is a palliative and end of life care service which works alongside other services you...


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...


06

May 14

Have you been asked about taking part in Health Research?

Have you been asked by a doctor, nurse of other health professional to take part in medical...


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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07

Jun 13

A nurse tells us about Mrs. J and how, together, they made plans for the last days of her life using the “preferred priorities for care” document

Mrs J was an 89 year old lady who had moved from her home to live with her daughter. Mrs J had...


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Jun 13

My Mum was able to die peacefully at home with help from the St. Clare's Hospice

My Mum had angina - and then it got really bad. I was looking after her and I did that until she...


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17

Jan 13

Hole in our health service

First - a big 'UP' to Children's A&E and Children's ward in Colchester General - both...


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17

Jan 13

Horrendous experiences (but wonderful doctors and admin staff)

My husband has been an in patient several times in the last few years having had to have...


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20

Oct 12

The out of hours service

One friday evening i had to call out the district nurse to change a blocked catheter for my wife....


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15

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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Mar 12

Grandson was turned away from A&E without proper assessment.. and then sent back again. Services need to work together!

Does anyone think the same as me when PCT's say they have no money.... Is it because genuine...


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23

Feb 12

You made me stop and think

I recently attended a group to help me with my breathing difficulties. A lady came to speak to us...


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21

Feb 12

Had a very bad time on Nightingale Ward, but excellent care on Locke Ward and the C.C.U. (P.A.H. Harlow)

I was admitted to P.A. at Harlow on the 9/1/2012 as it was the first time I had been admitted to...


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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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23

Sep 11

Can’t get any help from Harlow MS services

Pardon me if I am wrong but isn't it patients that make the NHS and isn't it patients that are...


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06

Aug 11

Concerned about varying levels of support.

I am concerned that although we are all going to die it is very clear that depending on the area in...


21

Jul 11

Where is the MS care??

MS care??? Well there used to be but in some fat cat managers office a decision has been made to...


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12

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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25

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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24

Jun 11

Lack of care around discharge planning puts patients at risk

Following a fall my father was admitted to hospital with a fracture neck of femur. He is the main...


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22

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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22

Jun 11

“It’s good to talk - thanks for caring”

I find it difficult to talk with my family, the district nurse I have talked to me and helped me...


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12

Jun 11

PSA results - My GP was wrong ... and if it wasn’t for the Prostate Nurse my cancer would be worse.

Early this year I had my annual PSA check which showed a small increase. my GP said all was fine...


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12

Jun 11

The nurse-led community service...

I'd just like to say how helpful we have found the nurse-led service to be. My 85 year old father...


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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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30

May 11

Story of a relative starving to death..

My mother-in-law was starved to death in hospital (not in Essex) aged 87 after major surgery. She...


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07

May 11

People want choices - and health professionals should provide them...

My friend was in her thirties when she was dying of cancer. During that time she said that no one...


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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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03

Mar 11

Shocking story about things that happened in 2003.

This is an old story, but one I will never forget. My mother was in PAH in 2003 with a fractured...