Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PWContact details and Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
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Review titled Pointless operation
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 27 September 2024
Was told I would have a biopsy under general anaesthetic after bladder cancer returned. Advised I would receive mitomycin bladder wash. Due to the location of the tumour I was advised I would then go back to the urologist for removal via flexible cystoscopy. In the operating theatre they took no biopsy and just burnt it off! That was not the plan. The whole reason for this operation was to grade it. Have no idea what it was now. Then they refused the mitomycin I had been promised. This was a recurrence and they just said to come back in 3 months. That's it. Previous course of chemo obvs didn't work last time so now there's a reoccurrence they seem to not be bothering with anything and can't even be bothered to grade it. So I just had a pointless general anaesthetic.
Visited Urology on September 2024
Leicester General Hospital has not yet replied.
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Review titled Vanguard unit gastro
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Tracey Chapman - Posted on 08 August 2024
Just want to say a big thank you to all the team, on this unit, you were all amazing, and went above and beyond your job, to make my procedure more comfortable. I was so nervous about having my endoscopy, after, a terrible experience in another hospital. And I also have a needle phobia, and various health conditions and disabilities. I was able to talk through my fears with the staff, who reassured me every step of the way, they also had time to distract me, while the other nurse but in my canulla for sedation. Even through the actual procedure, I felt reassured. Credit where credits due, you were all amazing , I felt you went above and beyond what was required. Thank you again.
Visited Don't know on August 2024
Review titled Leicester General Hospital
Replied on 19 August 2024
Hello Thank you for leaving your review about your experience. We're pleased that you received excellent care. We'll pass on your kind words to the team. Do you know about our annual UHL Recognition Awards? You can nominate staff or teams for an award that you feel went above and beyond during your time with us. There's more information online at: https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/our-purpose-strategy-and-values/uhl-recognition-awards/ We wish you all the best. Kind regards, The Communications Team Leicester's Hospitals
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Review titled Ward 28 staff review
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Mradhula Jones - Posted on 15 August 2024
Ward 28 Leicester General Hospital I was told to be quiet because I was upsetting others when I was in so much pain and panicking. Later on they were laughing at me because my catheter was hanging on my leg and did not help with it. The whole experience is a nightmare I will never be able to forget.
Visited Urology on August 2024
Review titled Leicester General Hospital
Replied on 19 August 2024
Hello Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very sorry to read about your recent experiences at our hospital. We would like to investigate this for you. In order for us to do this, we will require some further information from you. Please contact our Patient Advise and Liaison Service (PALS) who will be able to fully investigate this for you. You can contact PALS using any of the following methods: Free phone line: 08081 788337 (Please note opening times are Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. If you leave a message they will contact you the following working day) Email: pals@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Alternatively, you can fill out an online contact form on our website here: Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/patients/patient-welfare/patient-advice-and-liaison-service-pals/ Kind regards, The Communications Team Leicester’s Hospitals
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Review titled Travel money own car continued
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Sharni foxon - Posted on 05 July 2024
Useless pals replied to review just another broken promise discusting if u have dialasis cancer etc and travel in your own car you get 15 pence a mile I suggest u go anywhere but Leicestershire as I’ve bin fighting over 3 years to sort the money travel out to no avail no contact still from finance dep@artment mp still involved like I said the kidney foundation said press the finance department he got like I said 14 years ago in Sheffield 49 pence a mile this can not continue anymore I’m sick to deaf of trying to sort out discusting broken promises
Visited Don't know on July 2024
Review titled Leicester General Hospital
Replied on 19 August 2024
Hello Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very sorry to read about your recent experiences at our hospital. We would like to investigate this for you. In order for us to do this, we will require some further information from you. Please contact our Patient Advise and Liaison Service (PALS) who will be able to fully investigate this for you. You can contact PALS using any of the following methods: Free phone line: 08081 788337 (Please note opening times are Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. If you leave a message they will contact you the following working day) Email: pals@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Alternatively, you can fill out an online contact form on our website here: Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk) Kind regards, The Communications Team Leicester’s Hospitals
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Review titled Poor Communication
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Janice Nash - Posted on 27 July 2024
I have recently spent at more than 3 hours trying to contact the sleep clinic as I need replacement supplies for my CPAP machine. Calls were made within the times stipulated on the recorded message. Each time I have been placed in the queue, but been cut off on every single occasion. I have been a patient of the sleep clinic since 2006 and this is not the first complaint I have made about the same problem.
Visited Sleep Medicine on July 2024
Review titled Leicester General Hospital
Replied on 19 August 2024
Hello Janice, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very sorry to read about your recent experiences at our hospital. We would like to investigate this for you. In order for us to do this, we will require some further information from you. Please contact our Patient Advise and Liaison Service (PALS) who will be able to fully investigate this for you. You can contact PALS using any of the following methods: Free phone line: 08081 788337 (Please note opening times are Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. If you leave a message they will contact you the following working day) Email: pals@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Alternatively, you can fill out an online contact form on our website here: Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk) Kind regards, The Communications Team Leicester’s Hospitals
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Review titled Really let down.
Rated 1 star out of 5
by David Hackett - Posted on 16 July 2024
Today the 16th of July 2024, I had an appointment at the General Hospital for biopsies to be taken from my prostrate. Appointment time was 7.15 am . So up at 5.30 to get their on time I was seen by the nurses ho were great so thank you nurses. Having bin told nothing to eat or drink from 5 pm the night before. Not a problem because I was having a General anaesthetic and under stood that. But to sit in a chair from 7.30 until after 1 o’clock to be told sorry we will have to let you go and will be put on another list with no real explanation The Day cost us £52 in taxi fares, My wife who has Parkinson’s came with me but was told she couldn’t stay and had to go home. Had we had a letter about the days visit rather than just a text we may have known that. I’ve not told my family so they don’t worry about me until I know that is it if anything. There must have been about 20 people turn up for similar to me and people coming in the afternoon. It’s no wonder I was kept waiting and sent home.
Visited Urology on July 2024
Review titled Leicester General Hospital
Replied on 19 August 2024
Hello Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very sorry to read about your recent experiences at our hospital. We would like to investigate this for you. In order for us to do this, we will require some further information from you. Please contact our Patient Advise and Liaison Service (PALS) who will be able to fully investigate this for you. You can contact PALS using any of the following methods: Free phone line: 08081 788337 (Please note opening times are Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. If you leave a message they will contact you the following working day) Email: pals@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Alternatively, you can fill out an online contact form on our website here: Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk) Kind regards, The Communications Team Leicester’s Hospitals
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Review titled gynaecology never answer their phone
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 21 June 2024
I have 7 different numbers they all ring off the hook, I have been waiting for my results since the 1st of June, Dr's said they are still with gynecologist how can you get them when they don't answer I have rang more than 20 times a day for a week and yet to have my call answered!!! Unimpressed
Visited Gynaecology on June 2024
Review titled Leicester General Hospital
Replied on 28 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very sorry to read about your recent experiences at our hospital. We would like to investigate this for you. In order for us to do this, we will require some further information from you. Please contact our Patient Advise and Liaison Service (PALS) who will be able to fully investigate this for you. You can contact PALS using any of the following methods: Free phone line: 08081 788337 (Please note opening times are Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. If you leave a message they will contact you the following working day) Email: pals@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Alternatively, you can fill out an online contact form on our website here: https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/patients/patient-welfare/patient-advice-and-liaison-service-pals/ Kind regards, The Communications Team Leicester’s Hospitals
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Review titled Great surguary
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Peter Durran - Posted on 29 May 2024
Had a hernia repair and found everybody involved from Consultant, Register, Theater team and after care were fantastic. The repair had to be done and it turned out to be a great experience, very little pain or discomfort. Thank you very much to all that were involved on the 22nd. May.
Visited General Medicine on May 2024
Review titled Leicester General Hospital
Replied on 28 June 2024
Hello Thank you for leaving your review about your experience. We're pleased that you received excellent care. We'll pass on your kind words to the team. Do you know about our annual UHL Recognition Awards? You can nominate staff or teams for an award that you feel went above and beyond during your time with us. There's more information online at: https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/our-purpose-strategy-and-values/uhl-recognition-awards/ We wish you all the best. Kind regards, The Communications Team Leicester's Hospitals
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Review titled Caring, Considerate and professional Staff xx
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Jodi - Posted on 17 May 2024
I visited the Leicester General Hospital with my daughter as she had an ultrasound scan. My daughter is 15, her scan was done in the Radiology Department and we were looked after by 2 truly lovely ladies - The sonographer/radiographer and the lady who assisted. Both ladies made us feel completely at ease, explained everything really clearly, kept checking my daughter was OK during the process and were kind, caring, reassuring, professional, calm, positive and polite throughout the whole process. These ladies are a real credit to the NHS and deserve a huge pat on the back, cup of tea and a cake! The lady on the Radiography Reception was also very nice and I was extremely impressed with how quickly our appointment came through after my daughter had been referred for her scan by our GP. The information we received with the letter we were sent was perfect too - very clear and informative - and I had to change our appointment date which again was done quickly, promptly and easily and the person I spoke to on the phone (it was a man, but I don't remember his name unfortunately) was really helpful and polite too. So all in all, I am thrilled with the service we received as a whole and would like to pass on my heartfelt thanks as it really does make a massive difference to people like us when things run smoothly, are easy to change and understand and when care, consideration and kindness are shown to us by staff at all levels.
Visited Imaging services on May 2024
Review titled Leicester General Hospital
Replied on 28 June 2024
Hello Thank you for leaving your review about your experience. We're pleased that you received excellent care. We'll pass on your kind words to the team. Do you know about our annual UHL Recognition Awards? You can nominate staff or teams for an award that you feel went above and beyond during your time with us. There's more information online at: https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/our-purpose-strategy-and-values/uhl-recognition-awards/ We wish you all the best. Kind regards, The Communications Team Leicester's Hospitals
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Review titled Speedy and supportive service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Rachael - Posted on 03 May 2024
Had an MRI at Leicester General after suffering claustrophobia and panic attacks in a smaller, older model elsewhere in the county. Arrived feeling apprehensive after my pervious experience. Thankfully the team, from reception to the MRI techs, were amazing and so supportive. They were patient and talked me through every step of the scan. Once I was comfortable I actually found myself dozing off! Quick, efficient, and brilliant! That larger scanner makes all the difference and the room is large and well lit with a calming ambience. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
Visited Imaging services on May 2024
Review titled Leicester General Hospital
Replied on 28 June 2024
Hello Thank you for leaving your review about your experience. We're pleased that you received excellent care. We'll pass on your kind words to the team. Do you know about our annual UHL Recognition Awards? You can nominate staff or teams for an award that you feel went above and beyond during your time with us. There's more information online at: https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/our-purpose-strategy-and-values/uhl-recognition-awards/ We wish you all the best. Kind regards, The Communications Team Leicester's Hospitals
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