Is the NHS as bad as I am hearing?
I have relatives in the UK who keep us up to date on their experiences with the NHS, from all accounts it is a disaster. The wait time for GP's can be weeks the results of any tests can also take weeks and are often lost in the system. The chances of getting prompt treatment seems to be non existent. Trying to get accurate information as to the nature of the illness is difficult. It recently took three months after diagnosis for a pacemaker to be fitted and then a further 6 weeks to get the thing adjusted.
Are things as bad as this?
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I work in the NHS, BP and although it has got its faults, and there have been mistakes, it is not as bad as the media portrays.
At present I work in a team that prevents admission to, or facilitates speedy discharges from hospital.This enables more beds to be available, patients spend the least time in hospital and reduces bed blocking.
We got a call from a patient's GP last Monday, asking if our consultant Geriatrician could examine one of his patient's who is 94, in her home. On Wednesday morning we were knocking on her door in Maghull.
The patient had severe oedematous legs, which was restricting her mobility and making her breathless.This had the knock on effect of reducing her confidence to move around her flat, which made her low in mood. She had been given diuretic tablets, but it was questionable whether she had been taking them.
Consequently, We've booked her into ward 35 on Monday for the day, to adminster IV diuretics to remove the fluid from her legs. If she requires further treatments, an ambulance will pick her up and return her home.
So in just over a week, hopefully she'll have her mobility back, which should improve her mood and confidence. It also saved the patient from occupying a bed for a week or more, which in turn reduced the chance of her acquiring MRSA or C diff.
I feel the problem with the NHS is, it tries to be everything to everybody, which in turn increases the public's expectations of it. When it was created 70 years ago, I don't think it envisioned giving out anti craving patches to smokers or doing boob jobs on women who have one breast bigger than the other, which was making them feel depressed.
And let's not go down the litagatious route and clinical negligence. I've heard over 20% of the NHS budget is paid out to patients claiming wrong doing. I'm not saying they are wrong for claiming against the NHS, but the money paid to law firms could be better spent training more doctors and nurses.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health ... lions.html
Having adequate staffing numbers would reduce the amount of mistakes, because the staff would be under less pressure. In a fifty mile radius of Seaforth, there are over 2500 jobs available within the NHS.
At present I work in a team that prevents admission to, or facilitates speedy discharges from hospital.This enables more beds to be available, patients spend the least time in hospital and reduces bed blocking.
We got a call from a patient's GP last Monday, asking if our consultant Geriatrician could examine one of his patient's who is 94, in her home. On Wednesday morning we were knocking on her door in Maghull.
The patient had severe oedematous legs, which was restricting her mobility and making her breathless.This had the knock on effect of reducing her confidence to move around her flat, which made her low in mood. She had been given diuretic tablets, but it was questionable whether she had been taking them.
Consequently, We've booked her into ward 35 on Monday for the day, to adminster IV diuretics to remove the fluid from her legs. If she requires further treatments, an ambulance will pick her up and return her home.
So in just over a week, hopefully she'll have her mobility back, which should improve her mood and confidence. It also saved the patient from occupying a bed for a week or more, which in turn reduced the chance of her acquiring MRSA or C diff.
I feel the problem with the NHS is, it tries to be everything to everybody, which in turn increases the public's expectations of it. When it was created 70 years ago, I don't think it envisioned giving out anti craving patches to smokers or doing boob jobs on women who have one breast bigger than the other, which was making them feel depressed.
And let's not go down the litagatious route and clinical negligence. I've heard over 20% of the NHS budget is paid out to patients claiming wrong doing. I'm not saying they are wrong for claiming against the NHS, but the money paid to law firms could be better spent training more doctors and nurses.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health ... lions.html
Having adequate staffing numbers would reduce the amount of mistakes, because the staff would be under less pressure. In a fifty mile radius of Seaforth, there are over 2500 jobs available within the NHS.
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I think it's inevitable there will be mistakes though, as the NHS in England deals with over 1 million patients every 36 hours. That equates to 243 million interventions a year.
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/the-nhs/
Here are the facts and figures about the NHS, from 2017.
http://www.nhsconfed.org/resources/key- ... on-the-nhs
I found this interesting.
International comparisons
In comparison with the healthcare systems of ten other countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and USA) the NHS was found to be the most impressive overall by the Commonwealth Fund in 2017.
The NHS was rated as the best system in terms of safe care, affordability and equity. It was also ranked first in the 'care process' category, which encompassed preventive care, safe care, coordinated care and engagement and patient preferences.In the category of health care outcomes.
The NHS fared less well (10th). However the researchers did find that the UK achieved the greatest decline in mortality amenable to healthcare between 2004 and 2014 (37 per cent). 29
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/the-nhs/
Here are the facts and figures about the NHS, from 2017.
http://www.nhsconfed.org/resources/key- ... on-the-nhs
I found this interesting.
International comparisons
In comparison with the healthcare systems of ten other countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and USA) the NHS was found to be the most impressive overall by the Commonwealth Fund in 2017.
The NHS was rated as the best system in terms of safe care, affordability and equity. It was also ranked first in the 'care process' category, which encompassed preventive care, safe care, coordinated care and engagement and patient preferences.In the category of health care outcomes.
The NHS fared less well (10th). However the researchers did find that the UK achieved the greatest decline in mortality amenable to healthcare between 2004 and 2014 (37 per cent). 29
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Very well said Phil!
No David the NHS is NOT as bad as you're hearing. Do none of your UK contacts know of safe deliveries of prem babies or cancers discovered early enough to be treated successfully? Or what about amazing end of life treatment that has not only provided dignity to the patient but comfort to their families? I have personal experience of every one of these and more. It's the same old story; people will whinge on about what's wrong but neglect to pass on praise for the far more usual great work done... exactly what you're doing here.
I have never failed to get a same day appointment at my GP practice, you rarely get the doctor you choose but you will be seen. Routine appointments with a specific doctor can take weeks but if it's urgent then surely any doctor will do?? There are also Walk In Centres, many open very long hours 7 days a week, where you can sit and wait to see a GP.
Test results take as long as they take; bloods and x rays rarely take more than a few days. Other specific tests may take longer to develop.
I could go on and answer each of your points but instead I'll ask you David; do you read the posts on this forum? Many members have given glowing praise to the NHS for treatment they've had. e.g. Bernie Johno had excellent treatment for joint replacement, 8 or 9 years ago Ken's wife Janette had treatment that sounds nothing short of miraculous and more recently Keith's wife has had successful surgery. In some cases there's been a wait but when it's life or death there's usually no hanging around. Medical urgency does and should take priority over simply how long you've waited. And just as with a good electrician, joiner or plumber... the best and most able "tradesmen/women" are most in demand. If you need work that only the most expert surgeon is capable of then you have to get in line with all those other urgent cases.
As Phil so rightly points out
No David the NHS is NOT as bad as you're hearing. Do none of your UK contacts know of safe deliveries of prem babies or cancers discovered early enough to be treated successfully? Or what about amazing end of life treatment that has not only provided dignity to the patient but comfort to their families? I have personal experience of every one of these and more. It's the same old story; people will whinge on about what's wrong but neglect to pass on praise for the far more usual great work done... exactly what you're doing here.
I have never failed to get a same day appointment at my GP practice, you rarely get the doctor you choose but you will be seen. Routine appointments with a specific doctor can take weeks but if it's urgent then surely any doctor will do?? There are also Walk In Centres, many open very long hours 7 days a week, where you can sit and wait to see a GP.
Test results take as long as they take; bloods and x rays rarely take more than a few days. Other specific tests may take longer to develop.
I could go on and answer each of your points but instead I'll ask you David; do you read the posts on this forum? Many members have given glowing praise to the NHS for treatment they've had. e.g. Bernie Johno had excellent treatment for joint replacement, 8 or 9 years ago Ken's wife Janette had treatment that sounds nothing short of miraculous and more recently Keith's wife has had successful surgery. In some cases there's been a wait but when it's life or death there's usually no hanging around. Medical urgency does and should take priority over simply how long you've waited. And just as with a good electrician, joiner or plumber... the best and most able "tradesmen/women" are most in demand. If you need work that only the most expert surgeon is capable of then you have to get in line with all those other urgent cases.
As Phil so rightly points out
A good proportion of the problem with the NHS is without a doubt the "public's expectation". Too many people see their GP when they could just as easily treat themselves and, when there is a real need for an appointment they forget it's a doctor they're seeing not a magician.the problem with the NHS is, it tries to be everything to everybody, which in turn increases the public's expectations of it.
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I called for an appointment yesterday. Receptionist said full today but I’ll get Doctor to phone you.
She did, then said pop up I’ll fit you in before I go home, that was 18.45 pm. She sent me for an X-ray at local hospital the same evening and called me this morning with results. Not much wrong with that BP.
To be fair , there are issues. My Wife needs a hip replacement. The Kent NHS wait for this op is 9 months ( classed as non emergency) but we are able via NHS Choices to nominate our hospital . We have found a private hospital, a charity, in East Sussex, 20 minutes from us which specialises in Orthopaedics. We saw the same Consultant ( he suggested the place)
and the op is booked for November 23rd on the NHS. ( He said it was cheaper for the NHS to have it done there than at one of the major NHS facilities )
Two major, issues Money as usual and staffing/ recruitment ( the same thing mostly)
The NHS is such a hot potato , politically, that this weak Government is suddenly finding a lot more funds for NHS.
The NHS has for years undervalued and underpaid their staff so local people don’t join up and it’s very difficult to retain staff.
Additionally, there are a huge number of European and Overseas, Doctors and Nurses and other skilled workers in the NHS who are all concerned about their future status after Brexit or whatever we end up with.
The NHS works and we are proud of it and their hard working dedicated staff.
Did you know it’s the largest or one of the largest employers in the World so with that scale there will inevitably be problems, somewhere at sometime ?
Regards
Ken
She did, then said pop up I’ll fit you in before I go home, that was 18.45 pm. She sent me for an X-ray at local hospital the same evening and called me this morning with results. Not much wrong with that BP.
To be fair , there are issues. My Wife needs a hip replacement. The Kent NHS wait for this op is 9 months ( classed as non emergency) but we are able via NHS Choices to nominate our hospital . We have found a private hospital, a charity, in East Sussex, 20 minutes from us which specialises in Orthopaedics. We saw the same Consultant ( he suggested the place)
and the op is booked for November 23rd on the NHS. ( He said it was cheaper for the NHS to have it done there than at one of the major NHS facilities )
Two major, issues Money as usual and staffing/ recruitment ( the same thing mostly)
The NHS is such a hot potato , politically, that this weak Government is suddenly finding a lot more funds for NHS.
The NHS has for years undervalued and underpaid their staff so local people don’t join up and it’s very difficult to retain staff.
Additionally, there are a huge number of European and Overseas, Doctors and Nurses and other skilled workers in the NHS who are all concerned about their future status after Brexit or whatever we end up with.
The NHS works and we are proud of it and their hard working dedicated staff.
Did you know it’s the largest or one of the largest employers in the World so with that scale there will inevitably be problems, somewhere at sometime ?
Regards
Ken
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As you've said, Ken, staff are undervalued to such an extent that, according to the BBC in January of this year, 33000 nurses left the NHS in 2017
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42653542
I forgot to add, one of the many utterances levelled at me during my working day is "I've paid into the NHS all of my life, I'm entitled to this or that treatment". What the average citizen pays in during their working life, is nothing compared to what they take out.
Especially so, where some of the long term unemployed have hardly paid in. However it must be contended they've probably paid more in if they smoke.
I feel that the UK should do as Jersey does and charge people for GP visits. This would cut down on the spurious and non-attended visits, that wastes so much money. Jersey, does provide free prescription though, which saves on bureaucracy, sorting out who pays and who doesn't.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42653542
I forgot to add, one of the many utterances levelled at me during my working day is "I've paid into the NHS all of my life, I'm entitled to this or that treatment". What the average citizen pays in during their working life, is nothing compared to what they take out.
Especially so, where some of the long term unemployed have hardly paid in. However it must be contended they've probably paid more in if they smoke.
I feel that the UK should do as Jersey does and charge people for GP visits. This would cut down on the spurious and non-attended visits, that wastes so much money. Jersey, does provide free prescription though, which saves on bureaucracy, sorting out who pays and who doesn't.
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Its good to see such positive experiences, however the reputation is widespread that the NHS is a mess. I recently went to my cardiologist in Brisbane (Private) for an annual checkup and discussed travel plans for the next 12 months, I have stents fitted and AF. His advice was that I was fit to travel but he advised against going to the UK because of the state of the NHS. What with that and the reports of my cousins near Oxford I am a little reluctant to travel to the UK.
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I know statistics can be manipulated and what I was trying say in previous posts is, like mine, yours BP and your cardiologist's, our circle of family and friends opinions, are but a drop in the ocean and not representative of the UK as a whole.
Of course you could the same about my opinion, but the fact is I'm here witnessing it first hand. Your cardiologist can only depend on second hand opinions derived from his peers in the UK. However, their opinions have no more validity than mine.
At the end of the day, BP, we get on with our lives. In a perfect world, Kens wife would get the surgery she required immediately. But you have to balance her needs against the needs of a child who requires medication costing a million pounds a year, who gets funded first?
Someone in the CCG's makes that call every day and there will always be losers. It could be argued that because the NHS is so successful at keeping us alive longer, is that it's created a rod for its own back. We are living longer and that increases the demands on the NHS exponentially.
In the 1950s age expectancy was about 65. Things improved more slowly in the late 20th century but by 1971 life expectancy for a man in Britain was 68. For a woman it was 72. In 2015 life expectancy was 79 for a man in the UK and 83 for a wo
According to the Government figures, men can now expect to live for a further 19 years at age 65, 12 years at 75, 6 years at 85 and 3 years at 95. Women can expect to live for a further 21 years at age 65, 13 years at 75, 7 years at 85, and 3 years at 95. Again, this was not envisioned by Nye Bevan and co. in 1948.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/life ... -ever-been
Where do we go from here, who's going to pay for the care of the over 65's? Personally, I don't envisage a free National Health Service beyond 2030, the cost cannot met by the Government. Private health companies are already emerging. Virgin cover West Lancs; I can't see private companies taking on the non-profit sections of the NHS, they will just cherry pick.
I've just read your post again, BP and I can't believe that he advised you not to visit the UK. We have some of the best heart surgeons in the world and in God forbid, you became unwell; I'd stake my life on the fact that you would be given the finest care you could imagine.
I'll give you an example. My brother lives in Leigh, in 2015 he visited his GP because of chest pain at 10am. By 1pm he was having stents put in via his groin.
Of course you could the same about my opinion, but the fact is I'm here witnessing it first hand. Your cardiologist can only depend on second hand opinions derived from his peers in the UK. However, their opinions have no more validity than mine.
At the end of the day, BP, we get on with our lives. In a perfect world, Kens wife would get the surgery she required immediately. But you have to balance her needs against the needs of a child who requires medication costing a million pounds a year, who gets funded first?
Someone in the CCG's makes that call every day and there will always be losers. It could be argued that because the NHS is so successful at keeping us alive longer, is that it's created a rod for its own back. We are living longer and that increases the demands on the NHS exponentially.
In the 1950s age expectancy was about 65. Things improved more slowly in the late 20th century but by 1971 life expectancy for a man in Britain was 68. For a woman it was 72. In 2015 life expectancy was 79 for a man in the UK and 83 for a wo
According to the Government figures, men can now expect to live for a further 19 years at age 65, 12 years at 75, 6 years at 85 and 3 years at 95. Women can expect to live for a further 21 years at age 65, 13 years at 75, 7 years at 85, and 3 years at 95. Again, this was not envisioned by Nye Bevan and co. in 1948.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/life ... -ever-been
Where do we go from here, who's going to pay for the care of the over 65's? Personally, I don't envisage a free National Health Service beyond 2030, the cost cannot met by the Government. Private health companies are already emerging. Virgin cover West Lancs; I can't see private companies taking on the non-profit sections of the NHS, they will just cherry pick.
I've just read your post again, BP and I can't believe that he advised you not to visit the UK. We have some of the best heart surgeons in the world and in God forbid, you became unwell; I'd stake my life on the fact that you would be given the finest care you could imagine.
I'll give you an example. My brother lives in Leigh, in 2015 he visited his GP because of chest pain at 10am. By 1pm he was having stents put in via his groin.
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The NHS is so successful in Formby its just ran out of FLU Vaccine for the over 65`s.... we can however go back any day next week,..its good to see so many people people taking the offer up.
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The NHS has never failed me or my family. If people can't get a same day appointment with their GP then there are walk in centres you can go to. What is wrong with the NHS is that there are too many managers and not enough nurses I worked as a psychiatric nurse for 22 years and could see managers salaries draining the system.
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Same as round here Sheelagh, high average age population.Sheelagh Tequila wrote:The NHS is so successful in Formby its just ran out of FLU Vaccine for the over 65`s.... we can however go back any day next week,..its good to see so many people people taking the offer up.
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Hi Phil
I had a read of the first article you posted and while it was interesting the Commonwealth fund declaration was just that I think. Not sure if it was a properly conducted survey. The second article was block by my PC as a potentially dangerous request.
I did a check on the qualifications of my Cardiologist ( a bit late some might say) and he was trained in Australia and the USA, he spent several years in one of the Boston hospitals so no direct experience of the NHS. He was however quite adamant that I should stay away from the UK with my medical history. He was in fact quite complimentary of the heart specialists in New Zealand so that is where we went and had a great holiday but that is another story.
I only ever go privately for medical treatment in Australia, I have never had any experience of the public system but I have heard that it too has its problems.
Its good to know that its not all doom and gloom as I've been led to believe
beardedpapa
I had a read of the first article you posted and while it was interesting the Commonwealth fund declaration was just that I think. Not sure if it was a properly conducted survey. The second article was block by my PC as a potentially dangerous request.
I did a check on the qualifications of my Cardiologist ( a bit late some might say) and he was trained in Australia and the USA, he spent several years in one of the Boston hospitals so no direct experience of the NHS. He was however quite adamant that I should stay away from the UK with my medical history. He was in fact quite complimentary of the heart specialists in New Zealand so that is where we went and had a great holiday but that is another story.
I only ever go privately for medical treatment in Australia, I have never had any experience of the public system but I have heard that it too has its problems.
Its good to know that its not all doom and gloom as I've been led to believe
beardedpapa
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Some interesting posts on this subject.
What the media tends to forget is that things have improved dramatically over the years. Why do they always have to focus on the negative.
Forty Five years ago I needed a simple knee operation and had to wait 4 Years. This year I needed to have a knee replacement and waited 3 months- says it all!
A lot of the problems reported in the press are not due to medical care but due to the lack of Social care which has a knock on effect. The main problem is that the NHS is so good that people are living longer but that Social care is not available when needed hence people are taking up medical beds when other places would be more appropriate.
What the media tends to forget is that things have improved dramatically over the years. Why do they always have to focus on the negative.
Forty Five years ago I needed a simple knee operation and had to wait 4 Years. This year I needed to have a knee replacement and waited 3 months- says it all!
A lot of the problems reported in the press are not due to medical care but due to the lack of Social care which has a knock on effect. The main problem is that the NHS is so good that people are living longer but that Social care is not available when needed hence people are taking up medical beds when other places would be more appropriate.
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Having lots of family and friends living in UK, I have not heard any complaints about the NHS .
Quite a few have had surgery, not too long a wait, and before and after treatment. no complaints.
Here in Aus, I am in the Public system, ( I don't have private insurance.)
Had to wait 12 months for each Hip replacement,as it is classed as elective surgery, non emergency.
But for aneurysm surgery and lung surgery both done within months.
My niece back in Liverpool recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, surgery done within weeks and is on the road to recovery.
I am grateful for public system, lets face it we are living longer now than back in our parents and grandparents day.
So hospitals are busier, Drs and staff are busier, and I take my hat off to the wonderful nurses who do a fantastic job.
Kathy.
Quite a few have had surgery, not too long a wait, and before and after treatment. no complaints.
Here in Aus, I am in the Public system, ( I don't have private insurance.)
Had to wait 12 months for each Hip replacement,as it is classed as elective surgery, non emergency.
But for aneurysm surgery and lung surgery both done within months.
My niece back in Liverpool recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, surgery done within weeks and is on the road to recovery.
I am grateful for public system, lets face it we are living longer now than back in our parents and grandparents day.
So hospitals are busier, Drs and staff are busier, and I take my hat off to the wonderful nurses who do a fantastic job.
Kathy.
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December 9 2015. Liverpool Echo.
Bootle District Nurses. Hugely under-rated.
From The Echo
Liverpool Community Health (LCH) NHS Trust’s District Nursing service in Bootle has been recognised for their commitment to high quality patient centred care.
The team are based at Bootle Health Centre and received the ‘LCH Star Award’ after being nominated by a colleague from the Palliative Care Service. The nomination highlighted how the team had gone the extra mile and collectively supported a terminally ill patient who had no family support to be able to die at home surrounded by caring nurses.
The District Nurses work across the local community, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide care and advice to some of the most vulnerable and housebound patients who require treatment within their home environment. Over the last year LCH District Nurses have provided almost half a million face to face visits across Liverpool and Sefton, helping patients remain independent and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.
Ros Fallon, Director of Performance and Improvement at LCH presented the nurses with the LCH Star Award, said: “This Award is a testament to the entire team’s commitment to provide 24/7 care and support to some of the most vulnerable patients within in our local communities. The team demonstrated compassion, courage and tenacity to ensure the patient’s dignity and wishes were carried out during their final days.”
Jacqueline O’Reilly, Case Load Holder at LCH, who accepted the award on behalf of the team said: “We were absolutely delighted to receive this award; it is a reflection of the whole team’s passion for high quality patient care and empathic nature towards our patients. Our aim is to be by their side, bring a smile and ensure patients get the treatment and care that they need.”
The District Nurses from Bootle were chosen for the monthly LCH Star Award by a judging panel of their peers from across the Trust.
Bootle District Nurses. Hugely under-rated.
From The Echo
Liverpool Community Health (LCH) NHS Trust’s District Nursing service in Bootle has been recognised for their commitment to high quality patient centred care.
The team are based at Bootle Health Centre and received the ‘LCH Star Award’ after being nominated by a colleague from the Palliative Care Service. The nomination highlighted how the team had gone the extra mile and collectively supported a terminally ill patient who had no family support to be able to die at home surrounded by caring nurses.
The District Nurses work across the local community, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide care and advice to some of the most vulnerable and housebound patients who require treatment within their home environment. Over the last year LCH District Nurses have provided almost half a million face to face visits across Liverpool and Sefton, helping patients remain independent and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.
Ros Fallon, Director of Performance and Improvement at LCH presented the nurses with the LCH Star Award, said: “This Award is a testament to the entire team’s commitment to provide 24/7 care and support to some of the most vulnerable patients within in our local communities. The team demonstrated compassion, courage and tenacity to ensure the patient’s dignity and wishes were carried out during their final days.”
Jacqueline O’Reilly, Case Load Holder at LCH, who accepted the award on behalf of the team said: “We were absolutely delighted to receive this award; it is a reflection of the whole team’s passion for high quality patient care and empathic nature towards our patients. Our aim is to be by their side, bring a smile and ensure patients get the treatment and care that they need.”
The District Nurses from Bootle were chosen for the monthly LCH Star Award by a judging panel of their peers from across the Trust.
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Congratulations to both Bootle District nurses, and also Seaforth and Litherland Merseycare team, on their well deserved recognition awards. Their commitment and compassion to vulnerable people in their care, is second to none. And not just through the trauma of the pandemic this past year. Well done to each and everyone of them.
As for the state of our NHS, the cuts and underfunding it's suffered over the last decade has without a doubt caused long waiting lists and frustration throughout the hospital system. Couple that with No pay rises for the staff across the board, who are expected to work tirelessly. Oh, I forgot, they did get a clap on our doorsteps for a few weeks, along with a promise of recognition for their amazing dedication and round the clock care to Covid patients. Which incidentally culminated in the tragic deaths of hundreds of doctors, nurses, and care workers, many of whom had come out of retirement to help. What was their reward for such selflessness, the offer of a 1% pay rise...a joke.
BP, you have no worries about visiting the UK, we don't check your medical insurance or your status before giving you care and treatment that's second to none. That's my experience anyway.
As for the state of our NHS, the cuts and underfunding it's suffered over the last decade has without a doubt caused long waiting lists and frustration throughout the hospital system. Couple that with No pay rises for the staff across the board, who are expected to work tirelessly. Oh, I forgot, they did get a clap on our doorsteps for a few weeks, along with a promise of recognition for their amazing dedication and round the clock care to Covid patients. Which incidentally culminated in the tragic deaths of hundreds of doctors, nurses, and care workers, many of whom had come out of retirement to help. What was their reward for such selflessness, the offer of a 1% pay rise...a joke.
BP, you have no worries about visiting the UK, we don't check your medical insurance or your status before giving you care and treatment that's second to none. That's my experience anyway.
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Dan, so sorry that I didn't thank you for posting the photographs and write up on the NHS awards. I always appreciate and enjoy your posts, whatever the subject.