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What's YOUR experience of the NHS?
My daughter-in-law in Lancashire tells us that her wee son woke up screaming with painful knees - she rang Docs - after 20 attempts, managed to got through. After sitting in Docs surgery for ages, he advised her to go to Hospital.. they spent 10 hours there before seeing a Paediatrician - that is terrible, but seems not uncommon down there. (Sean's OK Now)
Up here.
Four months ago had a second knee replacement, a short while later, after experiencing 'spasm's went to my local Doc, just 'walked in' (no appointment necessary of course), he said would contact Specialist..
couple of weeks later, appointment; down to Raigmore and seen by Neurology, said would need X-Ray. Within ten minutes had been seen by radiology dept. and had blood tests.. Was told by Neurologist would also need an EEG (Electroencephalography; the recording of electrical activity along the scalp produced by the firing of neurons within the brain) and an MRI Scan.
Said going away for near four weeks on holiday, but then within five days had a phone call to say that as I was 'going south' would I be able to pop in for the EEG?.. yep, no problem.. interesting experience having wires stuck all over my head and sitting in front of a video camera with my eyes closed for twenty minutes, then hyperventilating for three minutes - you want to try it!. and lastly having a strobe light flashed at various speeds into my eyes..
Anyway all done and off down south.
Came back last Tuesday and a letter to contact Raigmore, can I phone for appointment for the MRI? rang up and they asked me what was convenient, said Mrs Beks was visiting dentist in Golspie on Monday, any chance of having Scan then? oh course; will 4pm do?..
Now I'm not just espousing my little problems, but praising to the heavens the speed that this has all happened in..
Told my Son 'down south' how fast it all was, he deflatingly said; "they may know something, you don't, Dad"... cheerful git!
rich62_uk
20-Nov-10, 16:01
LOL Love your sons quote ... [lol]
It really does depend on where you live, we was down south with many problems with our youngest son and treatment was terrible, we moved up here and it has been FANTASTIC ! I have nothing but praise for the treatment he received.
changilass
20-Nov-10, 16:07
Its not just up here.
We were on holiday in Cornwall, son had stood on something and it was going all pussey.
Went to local docs, they noticed a rash that we hadn't and he was in an ambulance on his way down to the hospital for suspected meningitis - it wasn't thank goodness.
Had it not been for the fact that the county show was on and air ambulance was already in use, he would have gotten a trip in a helicopter.
He was seen immediately, had x-rays blood taken and generally very well looked after.
The more rural the locations seem to do a lot better, perhaps simply down to lower numbers requiring their services. Whatever it is, we as a family were really grateful for the speedy treatment.
I think the NHS in Scotland is wonderful. Having lived 'down south' in England for 50 years I was so used to having to be clairvoyant and know I was going to be ill at least a week in advance in order to get an appointment with my GP that I am still amazed when I am offered an appointment the same day since we moved to Caithness. The attitude of the GPs is also better, they have more time and are genuinely interested and even Specialist appointments can be arranged usually within a week. The hospitals are MUCH cleaner and staff far more caring ......... I have no complaints about the NHS!
Interested to read about NHS. I have just spent a few days in Raigmore and in general was delighted with the care and treatment.
The only little niggle I have is, in sharing a ward with a private patient, not for the first time, and seeing the attention she received compared with the rest of us. One one occasion the nurse pulled her bed nearer the window so that she could get a view of the hills and trees.
Has anyone else had a similiar experence?
I had the opposite. Due to overcrowding I had to go in a private room. They bricked up the windows as I wasn't paying for the view :eek:
Interested to read about NHS. I have just spent a few days in Raigmore and in general was delighted with the care and treatment.
The only little niggle I have is, in sharing a ward with a private patient, not for the first time, and seeing the attention she received compared with the rest of us. One one occasion the nurse pulled her bed nearer the window so that she could get a view of the hills and trees.
Has anyone else had a similiar experence?
Been in Hospitals for quite a few stays, and have not shared with a private patient, but sharing a room with five others can be a bit wearing, especially if there's a snorer in.. plus the disturbance of nurses checking others who are at different stages and need either more or less checks throughout the night..
This last time Mrs Beks gave me a surprise and treated me to an Amenity Room! very nice too - she won't tell me how much it was, but below are a few words from Raigmore's site..
All I can say is it was 'fantastic', at the best of times when I'm recovering from an operation I don't want to chat about the weather, or football - just want to doze and read my book, being able to have the blinds down when I wanted, the use of my own en-suite, light out when I wanted was really nice, and I recommend it.. It's not a 'Private' room in case anyone's sensitivities are pricked..
Amenity Beds
Most of the accommodation in Raigmore Hospital is in six-bedded units. On each ward a number of single rooms may be available for a small daily charge. No additional charge will be made for hospital treatment or staff. If you are interested in occupying an amenity bed, you should contact the ward staff nurse, who can be reached at the number on the front of this booklet.
http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Services/Documents/Raigmore%20Hospital%20Patient%20Guide.pdf
John Little
20-Nov-10, 17:18
An american friend was visiting Orkney last year. She has cancer and was taken ill. She was seen by a doctor straight away and visited by a nurse in her lodgings - and the nurse knew exactly what she was talking about, which deeply impressed her.
Appropriate medication was prescribed and she was on her way. She expected a bill but nothing came.
It is difficult to express the amount of gratitude, wonder and affection she expressed for the people she saw and for the NHS.
It's not so bad is it?
after living in america the first half of my life, i can not give enough credit to the NHS.
the services i have received up here are outstanding. nothing but praise my end!
Mrs Bucket
20-Nov-10, 17:55
Been in Hospitals for quite a few stays, and have not shared with a private patient, but sharing a room with five others can be a bit wearing, especially if there's a snorer in.. plus the disturbance of nurses checking others who are at different stages and need either more or less checks throughout the night..
This last time Mrs Beks gave me a surprise and treated me to an Amenity Room! very nice too - she won't tell me how much it was, but below are a few words from Raigmore's site..
All I can say is it was 'fantastic', at the best of times when I'm recovering from an operation I don't want to chat about the weather, or football - just want to doze and read my book, being able to have the blinds down when I wanted, the use of my own en-suite, light out when I wanted was really nice, and I recommend it.. It's not a 'Private' room in case anyone's sensitivities are pricked..
Amenity Beds
Most of the accommodation in Raigmore Hospital is in six-bedded units. On each ward a number of single rooms may be available for a small daily charge. No additional charge will be made for hospital treatment or staff. If you are interested in occupying an amenity bed, you should contact the ward staff nurse, who can be reached at the number on the front of this booklet.
http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Services/Documents/Raigmore%20Hospital%20Patient%20Guide.pdf (http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Services/Documents/Raigmore%20Hospital%20Patient%20Guide.pdf)
Wasnt aware of that thanks for info
I did request an amenity bed, but there was none available, and I agree that it can be quite wearing at times.
Alice in Blunderland
20-Nov-10, 19:31
For me they pay the bills :lol: :lol:
oldmarine
20-Nov-10, 20:26
Never heard of the NHS until I saw this thread. I have many old timer friends from WW2 who have knee and hip replacements, but never mentioned the NHS. It has been mentioned by some who appear to know about it in the US of A, but I still have not heard about it there. I am fortunate enough to have received help from the "Department of Veterans Affairs" in the USA due to my service conected disabilities due to my time served during World War 2.
we always moan how much we pay in tax but when a wee girl fell off her horse in our field the air ambulance was there in 20 mins and it never cost thousands like other countrys
Never heard of the NHS until I saw this thread. I have many old timer friends from WW2 who have knee and hip replacements, but never mentioned the NHS. It has been mentioned by some who appear to know about it in the US of A, but I still have not heard about it there. I am fortunate enough to have received help from the "Department of Veterans Affairs" in the USA due to my service conected disabilities due to my time served during World War 2.
Sadly oldmarine many of us are aware that American healthcare is the subject of a lot of political skirmishing. Our National Health Service ensures that treatment is free and based upon clinical need. Some would say it’s not perfect but everyone is covered, unlike the USA where I hear a significant proportion of the population isn’t covered because they don’t have ‘health insurance’ or cannot pay for treatment. Our NHS system has been criticised by some commentators in the USA as being ‘socialist’ but in my view the signs of a great nation are indicated by its ability to look after its weakest and most vulnerable.
Sadly oldmarine many of us are aware that American healthcare is the subject of a lot of political skirmishing. Our National Health Service ensures that treatment is free and based upon clinical need. Some would say it’s not perfect but everyone is covered, unlike the USA where I hear a significant proportion of the population isn’t covered because they don’t have ‘health insurance’ or cannot pay for treatment. Our NHS system has been criticised by some commentators in the USA as being ‘socialist’ but in my view the signs of a great nation are indicated by its ability to look after its weakest and most vulnerable.
Amen to that
teddybear1873
21-Nov-10, 01:02
Sadly oldmarine many of us are aware that American healthcare is the subject of a lot of political skirmishing. Our National Health Service ensures that treatment is free and based upon clinical need. Some would say it’s not perfect but everyone is covered, unlike the USA where I hear a significant proportion of the population isn’t covered because they don’t have ‘health insurance’ or cannot pay for treatment. Our NHS system has been criticised by some commentators in the USA as being ‘socialist’ but in my view the signs of a great nation are indicated by its ability to look after its weakest and most vulnerable.
I second that. If people in the UK are not happy with the NHS, then go private. I'm sure private health care in the UK is far cheaper than the US. Our health insurance is total crap. We still have to pay a 20% deductable in most visits to the hospital.
My wife was involved in a car accident over 2 years ago, she was hit from behind by an 18 year old,(texting on her mobile phone)
The girl was insured by the minimum state requirement which is $25,000.
The OH hospital bills were $52,000
So were $22,000 out of pocket. Our health ins won't cover it.
And 'yes' I have never had a problem with NHS. I've spent about 3 weeks altogether in Wick General, and they were top notch.
NHS - Always an interesting thread.
There are two immediate ways to look at the NHS: 1, the front line staff. Generally tip top to their abilities and work beyond the call of duty. There are exceptions unfortunately, in every postcode.
2. the management: who are generally perceived as a bunch of 'gravy train' clingons who are only looking to their own pension plans. Unfortunately this is more often true than not.
My personal experience of treatment delivered to me in a hospital environment is brilliant in the regard of the treatment required.
I've been fortunate in that when I have been broke, I have been fixed 9 times out of 10.
If you want fixing on the NHS with sea views and a nice little waiter / waitress to iron your papers, well tough. That ain't what it's there for.
There is an obvious issue with the level of treatment you are going to receive from a rural GP compared to an urban GP in most cases. This is obviously down to density of patients / ratio to doctors.
Also to monotony plays its part I think (Mrs x always sees Dr y), fresh eyes often pick up new things.
I have alot of respect for the NHS and it's staff. I have been very lucky and never had anything seriously wrong. The only time I've been disappointed is when I was referred to see a psychologist I had to wait 18 months before treatment started (1 year before being assessed) Luckily for me I had naturally picked up and was not in danger by the time I was seen.
cuddlepop
21-Nov-10, 13:43
They are far better at treating the physically ill than they are the mentalily ill.
Report card would read....good do better.:(
Let's just say that I would have been a goner years ago if it hadn't been for the NHS, or more correctly the doctors and staff, who went that extra mile. I will never cease to be grateful for their expertise. Never knock the care that we receive here in the north as it is second to none and always there for those in greatest need.
Whitewater
21-Nov-10, 22:55
I can't say anything wrong about the NHS, fortunately I have not had to call on their services too often, but when I have had the misfortune to need them I have always had speedy first class service form my GP as well as fast, expert, and thorough help and examination from hospital staff. The NHS treatment of patients in this neck of the woods in second to none. From the horror stories which I sometimes read we may be the exception to the rule but I don't think so.
Although have no wish to claim it, but 'up here' we are also entitled to Travel Expenses when we go to Hospital (not known in the South?) I think it's about 20 quid for Thurso...
'The following arrangements apply to patients who live in the former counties of Shetland, Orkney, Caithness, Sutherland, Ross & Cromarty, Inverness, Argyll, Arran, Bute, Cromdale or Nairn.
Such patients from the Highlands and Islands catchment area who have to travel more than 30 miles (or more than 5 miles by water) to hospital can claim repayment of travel expenses without test of means less the first £10.00 (for each appointment).
Those who receive Income Support, Working Tax Credit (with Child Tax Credit or with a disability element), Job Seeker's Allowance (income based) or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, or who are named on an HC2 or HC3 certificate or who complete an HC5 form will not have to pay the first £10.00 of any expenses claimed as long as proof of entitlement can be given.
The expenses of an escort may also be paid if medical staff consider that an escort is medically necessary.
Expenses will be paid on the basis of travel by public transport.
Any patient who is unable to use public transport due to medical reasons and has no other means of travelling to their appointment should contact the Scottish Ambulance Patient Transport Service on 01463 667566.
If you use your own car a mileage allowance will be payable..'
i did use the expense claim when i was preg. but that was mainly because i was having to go down every two weeks! not nice when your heavily preg. and sitting on a bus for 3 hrs down and 3 hrs back! it also got really expensive! so at least paid for my lunch if not for all the cost of travel! *G*
I've in my time both worked for (a while ago) and been treated by the NHS, the speed of treatment and result I cannot fault, :lol:, however as previously posted by Phill regarding the 'clingons' (love it) is sadly true, with some dressing up to the 'nines' others- not! For those who may not know, the Health Service was / is FREE at the point of NEED as it is paid for through your wages..... providing you're lucky enough to get wages, some may remember when 'wonderful Maggie' was 'in',she tried to make it a Health Business [disgust] (hense the present day - so called 'Managers') thankfully she got not a lot further and her dream of an American System didn't quite make it all the way. It was the Jewel in our crown and envy of the world (when I was young!). If you want your children and grand children to benefit then the NHS must be protected by us and be rid of the 'clingons' etc. It's a SERVICE for the public, that's us. :(
Ps, be careful, full privatisation may happen yet since the new lot (& admirer of) seem to be - interested - shall we say!
Oh and the 'extra mile' posted...and so they should do...that's their job and they're paid for it quite handsomely in most cases!!! However I still love the NHS and proud of it.
The nhs is marvellous. Up here we have a fab service. I have been treated 2ce as an emergency admittance into raigmore, had three minor surgeries, two babies and in every case the care has been wonderful. Whatever I have needed I have had. One of the emergencies saw me admitted in the middle of the night to Caithness general and then flown by air ambulance to raigmore. This saved my life.
My son also had his appendix out in raigmore and had some serious complications which meant a further operation. The staff on the childrens ward were amazing. They never stopped working all day and yet found time to reassure and support me when I needed it. Wonderful.
The maternity care was great too. Despite being an obstetric nightmare... Old and fat... I was always treated well and was never judged or made to feel old and fat. When struggling with a persistent infection after a section I was at the drs every day for treatment and they were great too.
I can't speak highly enough of them ... Can you tell lol?
I've in my time both worked for (a while ago) and been treated by the NHS, the speed of treatment and result I cannot fault, :lol:, however as previously posted by Phill regarding the 'clingons' (love it) is sadly true, with some dressing up to the 'nines' others- not! For those who may not know, the Health Service was / is FREE at the point of NEED as it is paid for through your wages..... providing you're lucky enough to get wages, some may remember when 'wonderful Maggie' was 'in',she tried to make it a Health Business (hense the present day - so called 'Managers') thankfully she got not a lot further and her dream of an American System didn't quite make it all the way. It was the Jewel in our crown and envy of the world (when I was young!). If you want your children and grand children to benefit then the NHS must be protected by us and be rid of the 'clingons' etc. It's a SERVICE for the public, that's us.
Ps, be careful, full privatisation may happen yet since the new lot (& admirer of) seem to be - interested - shall we say!
Oh and the 'extra mile' posted...and so they should do...that's their job and they're paid for it quite handsomely in most cases!!! However I still love the NHS and proud of it.
Firstly I will state that I have had the best of care on many many occasions from staff in the NHS.
I agree with you the NHS is overload with clingons. The staff on the frontline are faultless and worthy of praise in todays ever-changing NHS. The clingon managers are the biggest threat to the NHS. They are everywhere, more today than ever before. They pull the power to themselves and have the ability to protect themselves. Whatever happened to good old fashioned Matron style leadership?
Now that times are hard and cuts are being looked for in the NHS I see it is front-line staff that are at the forefront again and managers well least said about them the best!! [disgust] but its noted that they are still in their high powered usual posts earning large amounts of tax payers money. That's where the cuts should be not on front-line staff. :~(
Very popular to knock the managers.
The fact is, it is a huge organisation and needs managing. Doctors and Consultants a) are not generally good managers. b) should focus on what they are paid for; Clinical Excellence.
I don't know, but I would wager that local authorities have a higher number of managers for a given head count than the NHS. And that is without their extra tier of elected officials.
Where the NHS lets us down up here is in the Dentistry side, it is like winning the lottery if you get took on with a NHS dentist.
And I think Lochshell is very top heavy with cling-ons....there seems to be a lot more paper shufflers than toof-pullers in my opinion.
C3...:(
I'm well aware 'managers' are needed to manage, some have no idea what many of their staff actually do, front line or not, too busy poncing about or hiding away. Ducati..may I ask....are you married to one! Just interested!!!
oldmarine
22-Nov-10, 22:11
I have read much about the NHS, but don't know anything about the organization. I've read that they are associated with dentistry as well as medical. Does anyone know whether this organization is located in the USA? It does appear to be interesting.
John Little
22-Nov-10, 22:47
The NHS is definitely not in the US Old Marine, It's what you call Social medicine over there and the Republicans are dead agin it - so it won't happen.
I'm well aware 'managers' are needed to manage, some have no idea what many of their staff actually do, front line or not, too busy poncing about or hiding away. Ducati..may I ask....are you married to one! Just interested!!!
No, and what do you base the above on? How can managers manage staff if they don't know what they do? What a silly thing to say. Do you know what a manager does? :eek:
I took the trouble to look up a big hospitals management structure:
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Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Management Structure
Executive Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS Non Executive Directors
CHAIRMAN
Dr Walter Greaves
Trust Secretary
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Jill Rodney
Finance & Information
Director: Wayne Preston
Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Financial Management, Performance Review, Contracting, Information, General Office Services, Procurement, Stores.
Facilities
Director: Bob Heavisides
Estates, Capital Planning, Hotel Services, Non Emergency Transport.
Nursing
Director: Tony Halton
Professional Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals, Director for Infection Prevention and Control, Healthcare Governance, Quality, Risk Management, Complaints, Claims and Litigation, PPI, Volunteers, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
Medicine Director: Dr Sandro Lanzon-Miller
3 x Associate Medical Directors
Assoc. Medical Directors, Medical Advisory Committee, Clinical Risk Management Committee Chair, Clinical Directors, Healthcare Governance Committee, Postgraduate Medical Education, Medical Risk, Patient Safety Lead, Healthcare Records Chair, Local Negotiating Committee.
Service & Organisational Development
Director: David Radbourne
Annual Service Plans, Intermediate care, National Service Frameworks, Patient Pathways, Division D (Core Clinical Services), Cancer Services, Strategic and Annual Planning. Organisational Development, Public Health, Commercial Director.
Trust Secretary: James Bufford
Communications, Governance, Management of Board of Directors, Members’ Council.
Human Resources & Information Technology
Director: Chanelle Wilkinson
Human Resources General Admin. Services, Occupational Health & Safety, Training & Development, Postgraduate Centre/Library, Medical Staffing, Staff Benefits, IT.
Operations
Director: Anita Reed
Emergency Care, Clinical Hospital Management, Admissions & Appointments Departments, Medical Records, Outpatient Services, Division A (Women & Children’s), Division B (Medicine & Emergency Services), Division C (Surgical Services), Medical Secretaries, Emergency Planning.
Women’s and Children’s Services
General Manager: Lisa Beaumont
Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Care, Maternity, Obstetrics and Neonatal Unit. The Paediatric Department provides specialist care for children requiring Day Assessment, Surgical, Medical and Emergency Treatment. Sexual Health and Genitourinary Medicine.
Surgical Services
General Manager: Jo Sturgess (Acting)
General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Breast Surgery, Urology Vascular Surgery, Breast Surgery, Day Surgery, ENT services, Ophthalmology, Head and Neck, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Medicine & Emergency Care
Divisional Manager: Ben Irvine (Acting)
Emergency Admissions, Emergency Access Teams, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiac Investigative and Diagnostic Services, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Clinical Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Medicine, Urology, Renal Medicine, Cancer Care, Neurology, Clinical Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care.
DIVISIONS
DIRECTORATES
Core Clinical Services
Divisional Manager: Nicola Lester
Pathology Services, Imaging Services, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Chaplaincy, Orthotics, Anaesthetics, Pain Services, Critical Care, Theatres, Hospital Steralising and Disinfecting Services.
There doesn't seem to be a poncing about or hiding dept.:D
John Little
23-Nov-10, 07:56
You missed it!
Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Management Structure
Executive Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS Non Executive Directors
CHAIRMAN
Dr Walter Greaves
Trust Secretary
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Jill Rodney
Finance & Information
Director: Wayne Preston
Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Financial Management, Performance Review, Contracting, Information, General Office Services, Procurement, Stores.
Facilities
Director: Bob Heavisides
Estates, Capital Planning, Hotel Services, Non Emergency Transport.
Nursing
Director: Tony Halton
Professional Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals, Director for Infection Prevention and Control, Healthcare Governance, Quality, Risk Management, Complaints, Claims and Litigation, PPI, Volunteers, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
Poncing about and hiding dept
Director; L Z Bones
Deputy Director S.Civer.
Lounging about having a fag behind the bike shed. Sloping off early. Throwing a sickie. Not sweeping up properly. Dirty loos dept. Cold dinners dept. Funny smells dept.
Medicine Director: Dr Sandro Lanzon-Miller
3 x Associate Medical Directors
Assoc. Medical Directors, Medical Advisory Committee, Clinical Risk Management Committee Chair, Clinical Directors, Healthcare Governance Committee, Postgraduate Medical Education, Medical Risk, Patient Safety Lead, Healthcare Records Chair, Local Negotiating Committee.
Service & Organisational Development
Director: David Radbourne
Annual Service Plans, Intermediate care, National Service Frameworks, Patient Pathways, Division D (Core Clinical Services), Cancer Services, Strategic and Annual Planning. Organisational Development, Public Health, Commercial Director.
Trust Secretary: James Bufford
Communications, Governance, Management of Board of Directors, Members’ Council.
Human Resources & Information Technology
Director: Chanelle Wilkinson
Human Resources General Admin. Services, Occupational Health & Safety, Training & Development, Postgraduate Centre/Library, Medical Staffing, Staff Benefits, IT.
Operations
Director: Anita Reed
Emergency Care, Clinical Hospital Management, Admissions & Appointments Departments, Medical Records, Outpatient Services, Division A (Women & Children’s), Division B (Medicine & Emergency Services), Division C (Surgical Services), Medical Secretaries, Emergency Planning.
Women’s and Children’s Services
General Manager: Lisa Beaumont
Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Care, Maternity, Obstetrics and Neonatal Unit. The Paediatric Department provides specialist care for children requiring Day Assessment, Surgical, Medical and Emergency Treatment. Sexual Health and Genitourinary Medicine.
Surgical Services
General Manager: Jo Sturgess (Acting)
General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Breast Surgery, Urology Vascular Surgery, Breast Surgery, Day Surgery, ENT services, Ophthalmology, Head and Neck, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Medicine & Emergency Care
Divisional Manager: Ben Irvine (Acting)
Emergency Admissions, Emergency Access Teams, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiac Investigative and Diagnostic Services, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Clinical Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Medicine, Urology, Renal Medicine, Cancer Care, Neurology, Clinical Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care.
DIVISIONS
DIRECTORATES
Core Clinical Services
Divisional Manager: Nicola Lester
Pathology Services, Imaging Services, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Chaplaincy, Orthotics, Anaesthetics, Pain Services, Critical Care, Theatres, Hospital Steralising and Disinfecting Services.
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The Pepsi Challenge
23-Nov-10, 08:01
The NHS works for a lot of people; it doesn't work for a lot of people, too. I'm grateful it exists, but in my experience, they've been pretty wee-wee-poor as far as my health is concerned.
You missed it!
Poncing about and hiding dept
Director; L Z Bones
Deputy Director S.Civer.
Lounging about having a fag behind the bike shed. Sloping off early. Throwing a sickie. Not sweeping up properly. Dirty loos dept. Cold dinners dept. Funny smells dept.
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Blimey, they must have been in the linen cupboard havin’ a fag :eek:
As I have said before my experience of the NHS from a treatment view is excellent .As for managers I do think that there are far too many.In CGH alone the long trip to collect my prescriptions takes me along a corridor with some offices the titles of some of the folks all seem rather grand and one office its the same name but on a couple of occassions her title has changed:eek: making up new jobs for each other maybe.
yes lets leave the nurses and doctors to do their jobs clinical excellence and all that but I would bet you they would tell you that it would be done better without constant interference and change which many managers all trying to get brownie points bring and not all of it is for the good. Its amazing what rumblings you pick up from the staff when you are a patient on the ward but I will garuantee you none of them will post against the same managers on this thread . Why because they would live in fear for their jobs as managers have become too powerfull and too focused on the wrong things which I would garuantee you is not in the first instance patient care but ticking all the right boxes and meeting targets and blowing there own trumpets.
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