tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765048821282345514.post7595791272439886733..comments2024-03-11T10:32:19.503+00:00Comments on a word from wier: A&E downgradingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12332372642240084452noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765048821282345514.post-86608655660483925762017-04-19T19:11:44.879+01:002017-04-19T19:11:44.879+01:00Three weeks ago I was taken by ambulance (blue lig...Three weeks ago I was taken by ambulance (blue lights) to Southend Hospital with a suspected heart attack. It was brought on by stress. I had exceptional care from my GP, Nurses at the GP Surgery, Paramedics, Consultants and Nursing staff at the Hospital. I could not have asked for better care and treatment. <br />I am single Mum and carer to my 21 year old Son who is autistic and epileptic. I have no family to care for him should anything happen to me. If I should experience this unfortunate incident again and I am transported to a hospital further away, I will hold the NHS fully responsible for my health condition should I suffer irreversible damage or should I die. <br />To get to Basildon Hospital from my GP Surgery can take anything from 30 minutes to an hour, which means that critical time is lost. To Southend Hospital it takes 8 minutes (I counted).<br />I am scared. Very scared. <br />Quite what is expected to be achieved by this re-shuffle is beyond me. <br />All emergency patients will be put at unnecessary risk and the pressure on Nursing staff will be immense (as if it isn't already).<br />The Quirky Seabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221265593056527763noreply@blogger.com