'High volumes' of patients seeking A&E care at Stoke Mandeville

10:38pm Saturday 12th January 2013 in News By Lawrence Dunhill

'High volumes' of patients at A&E 'High volumes' of patients at A&E

STOKE Mandeville Hospital has issued another public appeal as high volumes of patients try to access care at its A&E ward.

An NHS statement sent out tonight says: “The Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury is currently experiencing high volumes of patients at A&E and members of the public are therefore encouraged to choose well when accessing local health services this weekend.

"Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs Stoke Mandeville Hospital, is urging patients to carefully consider the most appropriate place to seek medical treatment for a health problem.

“In particular, the public are reminded that they should only access emergency A&E services in a genuine accident or emergency.”

Last weekend the hospital saw a surge in patient admissions, with norovirus thought to be a major factor (see related links).

Though the highly contagious winter bug does not normally require a hospital or GP visit, health chiefs said it can often aggravate other illnesses which may then require hospital care.

The following guidance has also been issued this evening which details various NHS services available to patients:

NHS Direct – advice is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 0845 46 47 or visiting www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk. NHS Direct provides free expert health advice and information and is run by qualified nurses.

Pharmacies – your community pharmacists are qualified experts who can give confidential advice on common minor illnesses like coughs and colds, headaches or cystitis, as well as medicines and emergency contraception.

GP surgery – if the options above are not appropriate to your condition, you can call your surgery for an appointment with your GP or practice nurse. Your GP can help with vaccinations, prescriptions, medical advice and care. To find your local GP call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.

Related links

Out of hours GP service – if you have an urgent problem which can’t wait until your doctor’s surgery reopens call the out of hours GP service on: 0300 130 3035.

Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit at Wycombe Hospital - For urgent, but not life-threatening injuries and illnesses which you think are unsuitable for a GP appointment. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is run by advanced nurse practitioners, emergency nurse practitioners, GPs and administrative staff. More details HERE.

Accident & Emergency at Stoke Mandeville Hospital – should be attended if a patient experiences emergency life-threatening conditions such as chest pain, blacking out and severe blood loss. A&E is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In an emergency dial 999.

Comments (27)

11:04pm Sat 12 Jan 13

ivor says...

This is the second week in a row the newfangled service at Stoke Mandeville has failed to cope.
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Who planned this replacement service? Laurel and Hardy could have done better!
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Please can someone reopen the A&E department at Wycombe General NOW!!!! The injured people of Wycombe require treatment and Stoke Mandeville has proven to be a joke.
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Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
This is the second week in a row the newfangled service at Stoke Mandeville has failed to cope. ~ Who planned this replacement service? Laurel and Hardy could have done better! ~ Please can someone reopen the A&E department at Wycombe General NOW!!!! The injured people of Wycombe require treatment and Stoke Mandeville has proven to be a joke. ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page. ivor

12:20am Sun 13 Jan 13

buftonp13 says...

ivor wrote:
This is the second week in a row the newfangled service at Stoke Mandeville has failed to cope. ~ Who planned this replacement service? Laurel and Hardy could have done better! ~ Please can someone reopen the A&E department at Wycombe General NOW!!!! The injured people of Wycombe require treatment and Stoke Mandeville has proven to be a joke. ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
well said ivor, this is turning in to the biggest joke ever. An A&E department has got to be the most important service any town can have.

There building more and more homes all over wycombe but our hospital services are declining how on earth can this be happening in 21st century Britain?

Aylesbury is bloody miles away, residents of Wycombe and surrounding villages and towns are being put in danger and the sad truth is that people will die.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: This is the second week in a row the newfangled service at Stoke Mandeville has failed to cope. ~ Who planned this replacement service? Laurel and Hardy could have done better! ~ Please can someone reopen the A&E department at Wycombe General NOW!!!! The injured people of Wycombe require treatment and Stoke Mandeville has proven to be a joke. ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.[/p][/quote]well said ivor, this is turning in to the biggest joke ever. An A&E department has got to be the most important service any town can have. There building more and more homes all over wycombe but our hospital services are declining how on earth can this be happening in 21st century Britain? Aylesbury is bloody miles away, residents of Wycombe and surrounding villages and towns are being put in danger and the sad truth is that people will die. buftonp13

1:20am Sun 13 Jan 13

wayneo says...

Surely! the public interest now requires that County and District Councils to conduct a public enquiry!!!! This is the second statement in as many weeks admitting that the A&E service is overwhelmed; the Council have a legal as well as a moral duty to ensure that there are contingency plans in place in the event of emergency, terrorist attack etc, it is evident and clear, that should such an event occur, that healthcare would not be able to cope.

Such a consequence has been foreseen not by trusts, Councils or health professionals etc, but by normal, everyday people, it's about time they were listened and consulted properly to before more people start dying from such incompetance as my Mother-in-law did recently.
Surely! the public interest now requires that County and District Councils to conduct a public enquiry!!!! This is the second statement in as many weeks admitting that the A&E service is overwhelmed; the Council have a legal as well as a moral duty to ensure that there are contingency plans in place in the event of emergency, terrorist attack etc, it is evident and clear, that should such an event occur, that healthcare would not be able to cope. Such a consequence has been foreseen not by trusts, Councils or health professionals etc, but by normal, everyday people, it's about time they were listened and consulted properly to before more people start dying from such incompetance as my Mother-in-law did recently. wayneo

8:14am Sun 13 Jan 13

Stand up for England says...

I have paid taxes all my working life .. and that's many years. I expect to be treated in a timely manner by a public service department that 'I' deem appropriate to assist me. I do not want to be farmed out to other outside services that are just patching up the inadequacies of a system that has been so badly thought out. What would happen if there was a major incident in the Wycombe area. There are public sector individuals and bodies accountable for this total c*ck up and as a tax payer expect nothing less than them be held accountable for their total incompetence in the health service currently offered to all the residents of Wycombe. Why can't these total imbeciles be named and shamed? We deserve better.
I have paid taxes all my working life .. and that's many years. I expect to be treated in a timely manner by a public service department that 'I' deem appropriate to assist me. I do not want to be farmed out to other outside services that are just patching up the inadequacies of a system that has been so badly thought out. What would happen if there was a major incident in the Wycombe area. There are public sector individuals and bodies accountable for this total c*ck up and as a tax payer expect nothing less than them be held accountable for their total incompetence in the health service currently offered to all the residents of Wycombe. Why can't these total imbeciles be named and shamed? We deserve better. Stand up for England

8:34am Sun 13 Jan 13

bmchutch1 says...

As I understand it, Stoke Mandeville is now over whelmed in all departments. A friend told me that had been there recently that there wasn't even enough seats in the A&E department for everyone to sit down.
As I understand it, Stoke Mandeville is now over whelmed in all departments. A friend told me that had been there recently that there wasn't even enough seats in the A&E department for everyone to sit down. bmchutch1

9:10am Sun 13 Jan 13

demoness the second says...

The thing is, ( and I am not defending the system) all hospitals throughout the country seem to be struggling.
A friend of mine was admitted to a huge teaching hospital in the south last week.
They had ambulances queuing up outside and trolleys in the corridors - much like the bad old days of the eighties. Interestingly this area had just closed a local A and E as well. Because the so called planners are acting on instructions from the government - and that is people should be treated at home more and not go to hospital.
The trouble is... there is no more money provided for long term community care and the minute a crisis happens, people ( quite rightly) go to A and E.
I don't know what the answer is... clearly something is going to give.
Wexham Park apparently closed their doors to admissions the other day. Not good :(
The thing is, ( and I am not defending the system) all hospitals throughout the country seem to be struggling. A friend of mine was admitted to a huge teaching hospital in the south last week. They had ambulances queuing up outside and trolleys in the corridors - much like the bad old days of the eighties. Interestingly this area had just closed a local A and E as well. Because the so called planners are acting on instructions from the government - and that is people should be treated at home more and not go to hospital. The trouble is... there is no more money provided for long term community care and the minute a crisis happens, people ( quite rightly) go to A and E. I don't know what the answer is... clearly something is going to give. Wexham Park apparently closed their doors to admissions the other day. Not good :( demoness the second

10:08am Sun 13 Jan 13

bellalaw0 says...

The following guidance has also been issued this evening which details the various NHS services available to patients:

Emergency Medical Centre at Wycombe Hospital – treats a wide range of adult medical problems (including chest pain, breathing difficulties and overdoses). It can also treat children and adults with minor injuries such as suspected fractures, scalds and minor burns. Open 24 hours a day, every day, telephone (01494) 425438.

This is incorrect - the Emergency Medical Centre has closed!!!! Hence the high volumes at Stoke Mandeville A&E
The following guidance has also been issued this evening which details the various NHS services available to patients: Emergency Medical Centre at Wycombe Hospital – treats a wide range of adult medical problems (including chest pain, breathing difficulties and overdoses). It can also treat children and adults with minor injuries such as suspected fractures, scalds and minor burns. Open 24 hours a day, every day, telephone (01494) 425438. This is incorrect - the Emergency Medical Centre has closed!!!! Hence the high volumes at Stoke Mandeville A&E bellalaw0

10:19am Sun 13 Jan 13

Scarletto says...

A nightmare coming true with more people waking up to the fact that we've got a deteriorating health service.
People attending SM's A&E dept. wait a long time. People go to Wycombe's injuries unit to be turned away having wasted their time and told to go to SM. More pain and distress reaching SM and then the long wait.
A nightmare coming true with more people waking up to the fact that we've got a deteriorating health service. People attending SM's A&E dept. wait a long time. People go to Wycombe's injuries unit to be turned away having wasted their time and told to go to SM. More pain and distress reaching SM and then the long wait. Scarletto

10:32am Sun 13 Jan 13

esilvester says...

1500 new homes in Dawes Hill means another 3000-5000 people living in Wycombe with no decent local hospital. Breaking point is not far away.
1500 new homes in Dawes Hill means another 3000-5000 people living in Wycombe with no decent local hospital. Breaking point is not far away. esilvester

12:04pm Sun 13 Jan 13

page3 says...

Why would you choose to go to Stoke Mandeville from Wycombe, when Hillingdon and Oxford take less time?

It really is worthy of Yes Minister - close a local hospital that's already busy and then appear surprised and blame the public when the other county hospital cannot cope.

To add to this, our local doctors surgery has just stopped saturday surgery. Nice one.
Why would you choose to go to Stoke Mandeville from Wycombe, when Hillingdon and Oxford take less time? It really is worthy of Yes Minister - close a local hospital that's already busy and then appear surprised and blame the public when the other county hospital cannot cope. To add to this, our local doctors surgery has just stopped saturday surgery. Nice one. page3

12:12pm Sun 13 Jan 13

EssexBlur says...

page3 wrote:
Why would you choose to go to Stoke Mandeville from Wycombe, when Hillingdon and Oxford take less time?

It really is worthy of Yes Minister - close a local hospital that's already busy and then appear surprised and blame the public when the other county hospital cannot cope.

To add to this, our local doctors surgery has just stopped saturday surgery. Nice one.
Have you ever been to Hillingdon A&E? If not, expect an 8-hour wait on average with most of the universe's worst characters in reception with you. When we lived in Middx we have had the misfortune of going to it a few times. Each time we vowed never again!

It is a dire place, very low staff morale, dingy location, horrendously expensive parking.

Avoid at all possible cost!
[quote][p][bold]page3[/bold] wrote: Why would you choose to go to Stoke Mandeville from Wycombe, when Hillingdon and Oxford take less time? It really is worthy of Yes Minister - close a local hospital that's already busy and then appear surprised and blame the public when the other county hospital cannot cope. To add to this, our local doctors surgery has just stopped saturday surgery. Nice one.[/p][/quote]Have you ever been to Hillingdon A&E? If not, expect an 8-hour wait on average with most of the universe's worst characters in reception with you. When we lived in Middx we have had the misfortune of going to it a few times. Each time we vowed never again! It is a dire place, very low staff morale, dingy location, horrendously expensive parking. Avoid at all possible cost! EssexBlur

12:33pm Sun 13 Jan 13

bellalaw0 says...

I feel sorry for the doctors and nurses who are trying to perform to their best, we must remember they are not responsible for this poor outcome.

This is down to those who obviously didn't plan very well!
I feel sorry for the doctors and nurses who are trying to perform to their best, we must remember they are not responsible for this poor outcome. This is down to those who obviously didn't plan very well! bellalaw0

2:38pm Sun 13 Jan 13

washondo says...

Time to admit gross error of judgement.
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Swords to fall on - but just remember how far you may have to travel for A&E.
Time to admit gross error of judgement. ~ Swords to fall on - but just remember how far you may have to travel for A&E. washondo

4:39pm Sun 13 Jan 13

page3 says...

EssexBlur wrote:
page3 wrote:
Why would you choose to go to Stoke Mandeville from Wycombe, when Hillingdon and Oxford take less time?

It really is worthy of Yes Minister - close a local hospital that's already busy and then appear surprised and blame the public when the other county hospital cannot cope.

To add to this, our local doctors surgery has just stopped saturday surgery. Nice one.
Have you ever been to Hillingdon A&E? If not, expect an 8-hour wait on average with most of the universe's worst characters in reception with you. When we lived in Middx we have had the misfortune of going to it a few times. Each time we vowed never again!

It is a dire place, very low staff morale, dingy location, horrendously expensive parking.

Avoid at all possible cost!
Unfortunately several times as it used to be my nearest.

No particular complaints - yes under staffed and those there overworked, but I believe that is the norm these days for the NHS. They certainly tried their best.

I always seemed to be in/out within 4 hours, which I think is about average except the time I rushed my wife there and she was kept in for nine days!

I do admit I don't have much to compare it too though - I'll be very glad if other hospitals are better!
[quote][p][bold]EssexBlur[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]page3[/bold] wrote: Why would you choose to go to Stoke Mandeville from Wycombe, when Hillingdon and Oxford take less time? It really is worthy of Yes Minister - close a local hospital that's already busy and then appear surprised and blame the public when the other county hospital cannot cope. To add to this, our local doctors surgery has just stopped saturday surgery. Nice one.[/p][/quote]Have you ever been to Hillingdon A&E? If not, expect an 8-hour wait on average with most of the universe's worst characters in reception with you. When we lived in Middx we have had the misfortune of going to it a few times. Each time we vowed never again! It is a dire place, very low staff morale, dingy location, horrendously expensive parking. Avoid at all possible cost![/p][/quote]Unfortunately several times as it used to be my nearest. No particular complaints - yes under staffed and those there overworked, but I believe that is the norm these days for the NHS. They certainly tried their best. I always seemed to be in/out within 4 hours, which I think is about average except the time I rushed my wife there and she was kept in for nine days! I do admit I don't have much to compare it too though - I'll be very glad if other hospitals are better! page3

5:27pm Sun 13 Jan 13

Blume77 says...

My son's suspected fracture two weeks ago was confirmed by Wycombe's MIU (totally empty by the way) and we were swiftly sent off to Stoke. The A&E there was packed with no seats available so we had to stand around with two small children until we were taken to a children assessment unit.

When his bandage slipped off a week later, our Wycombe GP refused to change it and only with a lot of persistence the nurse at the (again rather empty) Wycombe MIU eventually changed his dressing but advised us immediately that if it comes off again, we should go to Stoke!
My son's suspected fracture two weeks ago was confirmed by Wycombe's MIU (totally empty by the way) and we were swiftly sent off to Stoke. The A&E there was packed with no seats available so we had to stand around with two small children until we were taken to a children assessment unit. When his bandage slipped off a week later, our Wycombe GP refused to change it and only with a lot of persistence the nurse at the (again rather empty) Wycombe MIU eventually changed his dressing but advised us immediately that if it comes off again, we should go to Stoke! Blume77

5:59pm Sun 13 Jan 13

Minority Report says...

The NHS Direct is an excellent idea, that appears to be badly implemented at times, whenever I've accessed this service, when I've not wanted to waste 4 hours plus of my life, it always advises that you should either see a GP or visit A&E ! In the event of a 'stroke' time is paramount, the only service that I would rely on are the paramedics.
The NHS Direct is an excellent idea, that appears to be badly implemented at times, whenever I've accessed this service, when I've not wanted to waste 4 hours plus of my life, it always advises that you should either see a GP or visit A&E ! In the event of a 'stroke' time is paramount, the only service that I would rely on are the paramedics. Minority Report

6:02pm Sun 13 Jan 13

Merge in Turn says...

Ruth Harrison!!!! Anyone remember her? She is the one who was in charge at Wycombe when she forced through the closure of the Maternity and A&E departments. Then she moved to Epsom and shafted them too as they are closing down now. http://www.bucksfree
press.co.uk/news/207
8324.Bucks_NHS_cut_c
hief_s_new_job/
Hope she rots in Hell.
Ruth Harrison!!!! Anyone remember her? She is the one who was in charge at Wycombe when she forced through the closure of the Maternity and A&E departments. Then she moved to Epsom and shafted them too as they are closing down now. http://www.bucksfree press.co.uk/news/207 8324.Bucks_NHS_cut_c hief_s_new_job/ Hope she rots in Hell. Merge in Turn

7:23pm Sun 13 Jan 13

cezyboo says...

I too feel for the doctors and nurses and they aren't being listened to. As they are complaining.
I will be making a complaint, which I dont take lightly. My dad is a cancer patient at Wycombe but lives in Aylesbury. He now has liver problems and was told by his GP to go to A&E in stoke. He gave letter in at the reception 5.45 fri eve and at 4am sat morn was finally seen, he was in pain. He was then told he had to sleep in the corridor on his bed, which he did until 2:30 sat afternoon, he was then taken to a ward which doesnt specialise in what he has. But at least he has a bed. Just unacceptable. I would like to see some stats on how many patients were there for this virus that is around and how many other issues. I just dont see how you can ask people not to turn up without detail. Why is it they can build a bigger maternity ward before wycombe shut but not an A&E ? Our family have been asked by the doctor to complain............
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I too feel for the doctors and nurses and they aren't being listened to. As they are complaining. I will be making a complaint, which I dont take lightly. My dad is a cancer patient at Wycombe but lives in Aylesbury. He now has liver problems and was told by his GP to go to A&E in stoke. He gave letter in at the reception 5.45 fri eve and at 4am sat morn was finally seen, he was in pain. He was then told he had to sleep in the corridor on his bed, which he did until 2:30 sat afternoon, he was then taken to a ward which doesnt specialise in what he has. But at least he has a bed. Just unacceptable. I would like to see some stats on how many patients were there for this virus that is around and how many other issues. I just dont see how you can ask people not to turn up without detail. Why is it they can build a bigger maternity ward before wycombe shut but not an A&E ? Our family have been asked by the doctor to complain............ ....... cezyboo

9:37am Mon 14 Jan 13

Kania 2000 says...

How about starting with our GP's. If they had an out of ours service it would be a start. They have the premises in reasonable location for the communities they are supposed to serve. When will the NHS and those involved start to understand we now all live in a 24-7 environment.
The issues now being experienced were foreseen by most. So what is Steve Baker MP and David Liddington MP doing about this life threatning situation the NHS leaders have created?
How about starting with our GP's. If they had an out of ours service it would be a start. They have the premises in reasonable location for the communities they are supposed to serve. When will the NHS and those involved start to understand we now all live in a 24-7 environment. The issues now being experienced were foreseen by most. So what is Steve Baker MP and David Liddington MP doing about this life threatning situation the NHS leaders have created? Kania 2000

9:39am Mon 14 Jan 13

Bookermum says...

It's just a complete joke!! Do not go to A&E if you have a medical accident or emergency?? Really????
I am loosing faith in the NHS every day!! When pregnant I had to go to SM from the maternity unit in HW with an infection! I was in agony, got stuck behind a car doing 20 the whole way, it took me an hr getting from one hospital to the other, then had to wait to be seen etc ... Yet people are telling us this is a better service than what we had before??
It's just a complete joke!! Do not go to A&E if you have a medical accident or emergency?? Really???? I am loosing faith in the NHS every day!! When pregnant I had to go to SM from the maternity unit in HW with an infection! I was in agony, got stuck behind a car doing 20 the whole way, it took me an hr getting from one hospital to the other, then had to wait to be seen etc ... Yet people are telling us this is a better service than what we had before?? Bookermum

10:36am Mon 14 Jan 13

Amygirl says...

The wycombe unit may aswell close, they dont do anything, we went there last week as my little girl wasnt well. A guy on the desk said go to stoke. Went to stoke they said wycombe could of dealt with this.
I think is disgrusting treating us like this, wycombe is a very large town and growing and we dont have a hospital A&E. That will it take for the goverment to notice us. We need care too stoke is too far in an emergency.
Without the right medical help in certain cases we have a high chance of death trying to get to stoke ie heart attacks
The wycombe unit may aswell close, they dont do anything, we went there last week as my little girl wasnt well. A guy on the desk said go to stoke. Went to stoke they said wycombe could of dealt with this. I think is disgrusting treating us like this, wycombe is a very large town and growing and we dont have a hospital A&E. That will it take for the goverment to notice us. We need care too stoke is too far in an emergency. Without the right medical help in certain cases we have a high chance of death trying to get to stoke ie heart attacks Amygirl

10:55am Mon 14 Jan 13

gaf3684 says...

well this is why the idiots in charge should not have shut Wycombe AnE.ly know they will see what a screw up this was
well this is why the idiots in charge should not have shut Wycombe AnE.ly know they will see what a screw up this was gaf3684

3:45pm Mon 14 Jan 13

wycombechick says...

How many towns the size of Wycombe have no A&E?
Those 'idiots' behind the closure of our A&E will have a lot of blood on their hands in the future...
How many towns the size of Wycombe have no A&E? Those 'idiots' behind the closure of our A&E will have a lot of blood on their hands in the future... wycombechick

5:08pm Mon 14 Jan 13

Scarletto says...

Despite them publishing a vague list of what the Wycombe unit might deal with, it's confusing. Sometimes, on a whim, lightish injuries are dealt with and sometimes turned away and referred to SM or Wexham Park. Depends who is on duty and how busy they are. Time is wasted going to Wycombe to be told to go away to SM or Wex.Pk.
If you feel really cheesed off lay down on a pavement and dial 999.
If you feel really peeky just lay down outside an undertakers and get a friend to run in and shout "Shop..."
By the way, there are excellent A&E depts in Cumbria, the Isle of Wight and Cornwall. Best to head for them to save time and have better treatment rather than queue for ages in Slugh or Aylesbury!
Seriously though, we've got a poor, creaky, unreliable, and awful casualty service in Wycombe with probably its staff doing their level best. We deserve better and we once had it...
Despite them publishing a vague list of what the Wycombe unit might deal with, it's confusing. Sometimes, on a whim, lightish injuries are dealt with and sometimes turned away and referred to SM or Wexham Park. Depends who is on duty and how busy they are. Time is wasted going to Wycombe to be told to go away to SM or Wex.Pk. If you feel really cheesed off lay down on a pavement and dial 999. If you feel really peeky just lay down outside an undertakers and get a friend to run in and shout "Shop..." By the way, there are excellent A&E depts in Cumbria, the Isle of Wight and Cornwall. Best to head for them to save time and have better treatment rather than queue for ages in Slugh or Aylesbury! Seriously though, we've got a poor, creaky, unreliable, and awful casualty service in Wycombe with probably its staff doing their level best. We deserve better and we once had it... Scarletto

6:40pm Mon 14 Jan 13

technopod1 says...

Can everyone please share their experiences from using either/both the MIIU unit at Wycombe Hospital and the A&E unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Send all complaints to: http://www.bucksheal
thcare.nhs.uk/For%20
patients%20and%20vis
itors/have-your-say.
htm

We need to save our hospital!
Can everyone please share their experiences from using either/both the MIIU unit at Wycombe Hospital and the A&E unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Send all complaints to: http://www.bucksheal thcare.nhs.uk/For%20 patients%20and%20vis itors/have-your-say. htm We need to save our hospital! technopod1

6:42pm Mon 14 Jan 13

technopod1 says...

http://www.bucksheal
thcare.nhs.uk/For%20
patients%20and%20vis
itors/have-your-say.
htm
http://www.bucksheal thcare.nhs.uk/For%20 patients%20and%20vis itors/have-your-say. htm technopod1

10:05am Tue 15 Jan 13

Marlow77 says...

Following a call to NHS direct on the 23rd Dec my daughter was taken in an ambulance to hospital. We live in Marlow... Stoke was at capacity and we ended up at Wexham Park. In the 5 hours we were in A&E before being taken to a ward all I could overhear was doctors panicking over bed space. Apparently they too were at full capacity ( childrens ward at least) and were trying to see who they could send home from the observation unit.... At 3 in the morning. The lady that took my daughter to the ward had finished her shift 50mins previously but not been able to leave due to the hospital being so busy.
Following a call to NHS direct on the 23rd Dec my daughter was taken in an ambulance to hospital. We live in Marlow... Stoke was at capacity and we ended up at Wexham Park. In the 5 hours we were in A&E before being taken to a ward all I could overhear was doctors panicking over bed space. Apparently they too were at full capacity ( childrens ward at least) and were trying to see who they could send home from the observation unit.... At 3 in the morning. The lady that took my daughter to the ward had finished her shift 50mins previously but not been able to leave due to the hospital being so busy. Marlow77

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