Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DWContact details and Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
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Review titled Miscarriage care
by sunny75 - Posted on 02 August 2023
Sadly went through a miscarriage recently, but the team at Exeter Women's Health Centre were all very kind and supportive and handled the situation very sensitively. The service was efficient and I felt well looked after. The kindness of the staff was really valuable to me.
Visited July 2023
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Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 30 August 2023
Dear Sunny75 I am very sorry to hear about your recent miscarriage. We thank you for leaving feedback that you found the team at the Woman's Health Centre kind, supportive and sensitive. We really do appreciate you sharing your experience at this difficult time. I will ensure that your feedback is passed on to the team. Kind regards Lisa
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Review titled Excellence in hip replacement
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Robert Ferrier - Posted on 03 August 2023
I was lucky to get a cancellation for full hip replacement. The slick, professional and friendly treatment from the initial contact to my discharge was I felt exceptionally good. The operation went so well I actually have not memory of it . The pre op , admission and anaesthetic procedure were excellent and informative. Post op on the recovery ward and working towards discharge was friendly caring and not without humour. Less than a week after the operation I am mobile and able to resume life although still somewhat restricted. The team should rightly be proud of their professionalism and care throughout. I thoroughly recommend them to anyone needing a hip operation.
Visited Orthopaedics on July 2023
Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 30 August 2023
Dear Patient Thank you for your feedback. I am glad to hear that your hip replacement went well and that you felt the team looking after you were friendly and professional. I will share your feedback with the team, who I know will appreciate your kind words. I hope you continue to recover well. Kind regards Lisa
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Review titled Wonderful service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Sally-Ann Hunt - Posted on 20 July 2023
Yesterday I suffered a very severe nosebleed, my third in a month; I was advised by the 111 service to attend A and E in Exeter. Although there were delays which I’d expected, when I was seen, I was thoroughly examined and a complete medical history was taken by a nurse practitioner whose knowledge and reassuring, friendly manner impressed me. She contacted an ENT doctor who came to see me and carried out a surgical procedure on my nose. Again, her manner and expertise were reassuring and impressive. I am extremely grateful to the NHS and all the hardworking staff in this department, especially to the two members who attended to me.
Visited Accident and emergency services on July 2023
Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 04 September 2023
Dear Patient Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, it is appreciated. Your kind comments will be passed on to the A&E and ENT teams, who I am certain will appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your positive experience during these busy times. Kind regards Lisa
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Review titled Fantastic
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Brian Jeffries - Posted on 05 July 2023
I left Creedy ward on 4th July after a week and the care and attention from cleaners to senior nurses and doctors is second to none I simply cannot find words to say how grateful to everyone
Visited Infectious Diseases on July 2023
Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 06 July 2023
Dear Mr Jeffries, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am delighted to hear that you are so happy with the care you have received and would like to thank you very much for your positive feedback. Kind comments such as yours are always gratefully received and are an encouragement to staff. If you would like us to forward this compliment to the relevant staff, please send us your details (full name, date of birth and Hospital/NHS number) along with the title of this feedback to rduh.pals-eastern@nhs.net and we will do so. Kind regards Sonya I Lucky PALS office Royal Devon University Healthcare (Eastern)
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Review titled Excellent Hospital
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 04 July 2023
Excellent 5* care given to my 97-year-old Mum in the Orthopaedics Department recently. The attention and treatment she received from all staff was outstanding and she felt completely at ease. Can’t fault anything. However, the car-park service was disappointing with the inability to pay either by contactless card or ‘phone app although signage said you could, and to top it all a payment in cash on one visit resulted in a Penalty Charge Notice being issued for the date and time in question. Just as well I retained my Car-park receipt, so I now have to go through the Appeal process. Visited daily and paid in cash each time, so just waiting for more erroneous PCN’s to pop through the letterbox.
Visited Orthopaedics on June 2023
Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 06 July 2023
Good Afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am delighted to hear that you are so happy with the care your mother received and would like to thank you very much for your positive feedback. Kind comments such as yours are always gratefully received and are an encouragement to staff. Regarding your car parking service, you can write to Travel Hub who manage this service at: rduh.travelhub@nhs.net and they will be able to look into your concerns. Kind regards Sonya I Lucky PALS office Royal Devon University Healthcare (Eastern)
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Review titled So thankful for the relief
by pepperyh78 - Posted on 23 June 2023
When I phoned the unit to ask if they could help me there was no hesitation in telling me to come into the unit straight away. I was having radiotherapy and I was suffering with burns which felt very painful, they contacted Exeter hospital who told them the treatment I needed and this was carried out straight away. The relief I had was unbelievable, I was out of pain straight away, thank goodness for this unit they are fantastic. I want to thank each and everyone involved in my care.
Visited June 2023
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Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 24 June 2023
Dear pepperyh78, Thank you for you wonderful feedback and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know how the team were able to support you. I have sent this message to all the team so they are aware what a difference they made to how you were feeling. Please do ring in again if you need any further support or have any questions. Your time is very much appreciated. Best wishes to you Lisa
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Review titled Cancelled operation
by Mick68.5 - Posted on 13 June 2023
After struggling and waiting two months to have my operation for a pace maker to be fitted tomorrow only to get a phone call this afternoon to be told that they have cancelled the operation due to the lack of bed and will have to wait until the end of July which I find rather disappointing
Visited June 2023
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Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 06 July 2023
Dear Mr Mick68.5, Thank you for sharing your experience. I am sorry to hear about it. If you would like us to log this as a complaint and to be investigated, please do not hesitate to call our Patient advice and liaison service on 01392 402093 (9 am to 3 pm, Monday – Friday) or write to us at rduh.pals-eastern@nhs.net Kind regards Sonya I Lucky PALS office Royal Devon University Healthcare (Eastern)
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Review titled All services so far excellent as are the staff.
by leoqe88 - Posted on 29 June 2023
Feb '23 - Haematuria -> GP -> Referred for UTI - negative 2 weeks wait -> ultrasound KUB, cystoscopy, DRE 2 weeks MRI scan pelvis 2 weeks - ' suspicious lesions prostates 2 week - biopsy 1 week - cancer prostate continued 1 week - CT scan 2 weeks - bone scan Now awaiting appointment to see the surgeon re radical prostatectomy. All services so far are excellent as are all of the staff that deliver them.
Visited June 2023
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Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 06 July 2023
Dear Leoqe88, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am delighted to hear that you are so happy with the care you have received and would like to thank you very much for your positive feedback. Kind comments such as yours are always gratefully received and are an encouragement to staff. Wishing you the best. Kind regards Sonya I Lucky PALS office Royal Devon University Healthcare (Eastern)
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Review titled Incredible care in ED
by Casizz48 - Posted on 05 July 2023
I attended the ED in July at approx 1:30pm, after falling ill whilst at a festival. (It was an 80s festival, so attending dressed like Madonna is not my usual mode of dress) I arrived in an ambulance by lovely paramedics and was taken straight into resus, where everyone was waiting for me, as I had a fast heart rate which would not come down. I just wanted to say a massive thank you to all the team that looked after me, they were incredible, I work in an emergency department as part of the admin team, so am fully aware of how hard they all work, but to experience it as a patient just made me realise exactly how hard working and dedicated they are, Thank you all so much, I am so grateful, and so is my husband for answering all his questions, and explaining what was happening, you are all incredible.
Visited June 2023
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Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 09 August 2023
Dear Casizz48, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. I am delighted to hear that you are so happy with the care you have received and would like to thank you very much for your positive feedback. Kind comments such as yours are always gratefully received and are an encouragement to staff. Kind regards Sonya I Lucky PALS office Royal Devon University Healthcare (Eastern)
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Review titled My care today
by slideyy69 - Posted on 16 May 2023
I fell in the shower and gashed my shin deeply, down to the bone. I was triaged quickly at A and E dept at the RD and E in Exeter. Then a 5 hour wait for treatment but oh, the quality of care I received was superb. The 3 women who treated me were outstanding and I want to tell them how much I appreciate everything they did for me.
Visited May 2023
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Review titled Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Replied on 18 May 2023
Dear Slideyy69, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am delighted to hear that you are so happy with the care you have received and would like to thank you very much for your positive feedback. Kind comments such as yours are always gratefully received and are an encouragement to staff. If you wish to allow us to log and forward this compliment to the relevant staff, please send us your details (full name, date of birth and Hospital/NHS number) along with this feedback by writing to us at rduh.pals-eastern@nhs.net Kind regards Sonya I Lucky PALS office Royal Devon University Healthcare (Eastern)
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