Salisbury District Hospital
Odstock Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8BJContact details and Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
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Review titled Why is this department so hard to get in contact with
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Christopher Meredith - Posted on 01 August 2023
On my last visit in May everything was looking better, test results were mostly good, after this while at home, everything fell apart, I could barely move before gasping for breath and many other symptoms appeared, I just wanted to give my Doctor some sort of update, see if this was a problem, see if anything needs changing. instead it is impossible to speak with anyone on a phone reception or otherwise, no where I can send a short email. all I could get is a text reply saying I have a appointment in mid September a month and a half away, I collapse on a daily basis, gasping for breath and all I can now to is try and still be alive in a month and a half for my appoint and hope they can help, I am scared, all I want is 2 minutes of someone's time, a phone call, or someway to get a email to them.
Visited Respiratory Medicine on July 2023
Review titled Salisbury District Hospital
Replied on 14 August 2023
Please contact PALS with the department you are referring too. and they can help you further, on 01722 429044 or sft.pals@nhs.net
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Review titled Excellent!!!
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 19 May 2023
Every single staff from Staff to Doctors/Consultants (Spinal) who sees my husband today perform their job professionally. Plan of care well explained and expected progress sounds very hopeful and promising for my husband care. I highly recommend this hospital mostly the spinal Unit.
Visited Neurology on May 2023
Salisbury District Hospital has not yet replied.
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Review titled Excellent
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Linda Stanton - Posted on 24 May 2023
I was in holiday and broke my wrist. All the staff were very caring and friendly, the plaster team and x-ray and everything took 2 hours!!
Visited Accident and emergency services on May 2023
Salisbury District Hospital has not yet replied.
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Review titled Efficient Effective and Compassionate
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 24 April 2023
My 90 year old mother had an asthma attack Friday evening. Every member of the hospital who treated her embraced their duties with the utmost respect, professionalism and compassion. She spent time in A&E and in the AMU and I'd be grateful if you could forward my sincere thanks to them.
Visited Accident and emergency services on April 2023
Salisbury District Hospital has not yet replied.
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Review titled Amazing Experience.
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Richard Brookes - Posted on 24 April 2023
The staff who treated me were kind, sympathetic and professional. As this was my first time in A&E I didn't know what to expect, and I was amazed at the smooth way I was assessed, examined and treated. I can only say I was stunned at the quickness, ability and dexterity of the people who treated me. True, true professionals. And, thank God, actual people with a sense of humour, not heartless robots. I cannot praise them enough.
Visited Accident and emergency services on April 2023
Salisbury District Hospital has not yet replied.
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Review titled Excellent
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 16 March 2023
From the moment you are met warmly in the waiting room you are made comfortable and confident in your treatment reassured during also given after care advice. Thank you!
Visited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery on March 2023
Review titled Salisbury District Hospital
Replied on 17 March 2023
Thank you for this feedback. We are pleased you had a positive experience during your visit to the Hospital
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Review titled Worst NHS service ever
Rated 1 star out of 5
by MR I J ROOT - Posted on 07 March 2023
I was referred by my GP well over a year ago. Bad, painful, Rheumatic problem with my hands rendering my hands useless. I can't even pick up a cup or glass for a drink. I'm only 65! I have had I think 4 appointments given me since dec 2033. As of today 07/03/23 to date I've had all 4 appointments now cancelled. How bad does my condition have to get? tried calling rheumatology dept several times but no one ever answers the phone. Is this the worst department / consultant in Salisbury hospital. I still have no appointment date just to see a consultant for the first time. How much worse can the NHS get?
Visited Rheumatology on March 2023
Review titled Salisbury District Hospital
Replied on 08 March 2023
We are so sorry your experience was not good. Please feel free to contact PALS at sft.pals@nhs.net if you would like this investigated.
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Review titled Wonderful Clinic
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Diana Scott-Owen - Posted on 16 February 2023
Went to have a mammogram here today, only about 10 days since I discovered a lump. No waiting, run like clockwork, wonderful,caring, smiling staff who were very informative at all times. A fabulous ambience in the waiting rooms, felt like a hotel lounge. Even the disabled loo I used was the best I have ever seen. I cannot thank this hospital enough as every time I go there all I can do is praise it. I am so lucky to live here!
Visited Breast Surgery on February 2023
Review titled Salisbury District Hospital
Replied on 17 February 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback. We have passed this on to the team. Kind regards PALS, Salisbury
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Review titled Admin side needs work
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Kel - Posted on 27 February 2023
Finally got an appointment after a year. Online booking system wasn’t working and no one around on phones to answer in Feb 2022. When I got an appointment randomly made for me about a week ago, the consultant I spoke to was lovely and referred me on. Ruined by the receptionist berating me for a late notice cancellation despite giving me one working day notice that I actually had the appointment (letter was dated the Thursday, received the letter Friday, opened it after I returned from work and all the lines were closed, appointment on the Monday). People work full time and can’t just drop things at such short notice. The great clinical staff are let down by clerical staff.
Visited Don't know on February 2023
Review titled Salisbury District Hospital
Replied on 01 March 2023
We are so sorry you have not had a good experience. If you would like to email sft.pals@nhs.net and let us know the specialty, we can pass this information on to the appropriate area. Thank you
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Review titled The care my grandmother received in the last few months of her life
by Loving granddaughter - Posted on 24 April 2023
Nan's emergency care hospital experience was awful. It took me 14 hours to get an ambulance to come and get her and it turned out she had a fractured pelvis but as she was not dying at the time she was not, at 100 years old, considered a priority. Emergency care were then giving her codeine, and treating her for an infection she got after having been admitted, and we nearly lost her. As a visitor I witnessed first hand the neglect of elderly patients. Nan was unable to feed herself so her food was just left and she would go hungry. We would make a point then of going over at lunch time just to feed her. The fruit I took in she would devour when we were there as she always complained of being hungry but it would then be mouldy on our next visit a week later. At the rehabilitation hospital things were much better. She was kept clean and fed and personal touches and care administered. The majority of nurses were exceptional in their care and attitude towards Nan and us as family. Only one was not, showing rudeness, arrogance and a penchant for power, but when I raised this it was dealt with with sensitivity and understanding towards us. My only upset towards the end of Nan's life was when I came a couple of weeks before she passed and Nan was out of sorts, she could not speak, seemed delirious and just not right. I was told she was fine. The next day I was called in to say goodbye to her, and she had been placed in a dark, cold side room with a thin sheet lying flat out ready to die. It was heart-breaking. I managed to rouse her enough to have a drink where she drank a lot, obviously thirsty. I told the nurses this, who seemed surprised and said she could not eat or drink. It was as if they had given up on her and by not offering food or drink she would die quicker. I asked if she had been seen by a doctor but no one had been called. The doctor did however come the next day and stated Nan had a chest infection and with the start of a new week came a change in nursing staff where Nan was sat up in bed to help drain her chest and help her breathe and then moved to a bright warm room. We then had another week with Nan, where her family visited and she ate and drank for us and received a visit by the priest which she relished. Had we not been there to encourage the end of life care Nan deserved, she would have died cold, thirsty and hungry. This was not right and would not be a passing with dignity. The hours leading up to Nan's passing I had the privilege of spending a good deal of time with her. The nurses ensured I was called in and cared for and was given advice, leaflets and a Horlicks, it was so thoughtful. The call to tell me she had gone was sensitive and kind, with detail to help me know she was not alone, and when we came to collect her belongings we had all the time we needed to process her passing. The Yeatman hospital apart from one individual were kind, thoughtful, caring, understanding and patient. Their follow up care was also lovely. One other story of note was the appalling treatment of Nan by social services, who even after her passing have not had the common courtesy to acknowledge her passing or apologise for not pulling their fingers out and getting her home as I had promised her. We had all the equipment, but faced a long drawn out process of red tape, not allowing an elderly lady her wish to die in her own home.
Visited January 2023
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Review titled Salisbury District Hospital
Replied on 25 April 2023
We are so sorry to hear of your poor experience. Please could you get in touch with sft.pals@nhs.net so we can look into your experience at Salisbury for you. Thank you
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