The NHS is rediculous - Page 5

grego · 22-05-2007, 10:32

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

There is no BRI anymore - we got this super duper new 'sick palace' 'on the tops' near Shadsworth - Never saw any signs to any cafe - I did ask!
I will have to join this discussion later today -got to travel to Whitefield for that denture fitting (which is costing me an arm and 3 legs- because I cant get an NHS dentist and cant eat anything but mush).
So I'm not in a mood for chat after only 4 hours sleep and 6 buses to use to get there and back
ps - got let off the £4 parking fee by flashing my disabled bus pass -every cloud has its silver lining

The new hospital has 2 cafe's in the entrance area also a coffee shop and staff cafeteria at the other end of the hospital, a supermarket style shop where you can buy drinks and sandwiches and pretty much anything else you might need, dont know what time it closes though. I dont understand why you would have to pay for parking Margaret when it took you 6 buses to get there

Hope your finger's ok though I'm cringing just thinking about it.

Ianto.W. · 22-05-2007, 11:55

Thank the good Lord for the Health Service, just been for my 3 monthly CT Scan and Blood results, yippee all clear for another 3 months. Is there no A&E at Accrington Victoria for minor injuies like cut fingers and the like?, I thought it was open untill 9pm, It was last time I cut my finger on a corned beef tin.

Neil · 22-05-2007, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

Is there no A&E at Accrington Victoria for minor injuies like cut fingers and the like?, I thought it was open untill 9pm, It was last time I cut my finger on a corned beef tin.

There is but I think you are better going to Blackburn.

MargaretR · 22-05-2007, 13:53

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Originally Posted by grego

I dont understand why you would have to pay for parking Margaret when it took you 6 buses to get there

Hope your finger's ok though I'm cringing just thinking about it.

I'm sorry I wasnt clear about that - drove my car to hosp last night, but used bus to Whitefield today. I am not fit to drive to Whitefield because I have blurred vision in one eye (hopefully a temp condition- Blepharitis a few weks back)

grego · 22-05-2007, 14:30

Blimey Margaret, you dont sound in a good way at the mo, hope things improve for you soon.

MargaretR · 22-05-2007, 14:37

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Blimey Margaret, you dont sound in a good way at the mo, hope things improve for you soon.

Just old age rot

- your turn will come - thanks for your concern

bullseyebarb · 22-05-2007, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

Thank the good Lord for the Health Service, just been for my 3 monthly CT Scan and Blood results, yippee all clear for another 3 months.

This is excellent news, Ian. I'm happy for you.

grannyclaret · 22-05-2007, 15:17

[quote=Ianto.W.;427951]Thank the good Lord for the Health Service, just been for my 3 monthly CT Scan and Blood results, yippee all clear for another 3 months. quote]
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"NICE ONE " i am glad you think the n.h.s. is a good thing too....ITS BEEN A GODSEND TO OUR FAMILY

garinda · 22-05-2007, 15:18

I'm glad you had good news re: your test results too, Ianto.

lettie · 22-05-2007, 16:43

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Originally Posted by grego

The new hospital has 2 cafe's in the entrance area also a coffee shop and staff cafeteria at the other end of the hospital, a supermarket style shop where you can buy drinks and sandwiches and pretty much anything else you might need, dont know what time it closes though. I dont understand why you would have to pay for parking Margaret when it took you 6 buses to get there

Hope your finger's ok though I'm cringing just thinking about it.

The hospital does have cafes in the main entrance (not the A&E entrance), I think that these close at about 8pm ish. I would have thought that there would be vending machines in A&E but maybe they are not such a good idea...
Considering the amount of drunks we get in there at the weekend, the vending machines would be vandalised in no time, also, many people visiting A&E end up being admitted for surgery, even if it is only to reduce a fracture. Eating and drinking prior to seeing the doctor may delay any surgery that is necessary. I'll take a packed lunch with me next time I go.

cashman · 22-05-2007, 16:47

good result iantow, keep batting mate.

Wynonie Harris · 22-05-2007, 19:42

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good result iantow, keep batting mate.

I'll second that! Really glad to hear about that, Ian.

Ianto.W. · 22-05-2007, 20:30

Thank's to all my friends and anyone who knows me, I am over the moon with the results as I was a born 'pessimist'. Her indoors Bernadete and myself have been out celebrating, no more hospital till August, Benidorm here we come, anyone who is having a raw deal keep up the pressure, the more you shout the more likeley you are to be heard. Thank's again 'love to you all'. Ian.XXX.

spinner · 22-05-2007, 21:05

glad to hear the good news ianto

Ianto.W. · 22-05-2007, 21:15

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glad to hear the good news ianto

Cheers spinner thank's for your support in my dark hours.