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  Excellent Service The Practice Southend and Southend Hospital

  by greenwaysdaisy, almost 2 years ago

  An example of how things should work! Partner attended GP for second time with recurrent awful cough, despite 2 courses of antibiotics (note that no problem with getting on the day appointments either). GP was seen on time at 10.10am yesterday and was advised to get a chest x-ray. Form was given and he went to Southend Hospital arriving at 10.50. He had the x-ray and was back home by 11.30. No waiting and no unnecessary worry. Thank You!

  An example of how things should work! Partner attended GP for second time with recurrent awful cough, despite 2 courses of antibiotics (note that no problem with getting on the day appointments either). GP was seen on time at 10.10am yesterday and was advised to get a chest x-ray. Form was given and he went to Southend Hospital arriving at 10.50. He had the x-ray and was back home by 11.30. No waiting and no unnecessary worry. Thank You!
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  Arfid - being passed pillar to post!

  by Arfidmum, almost 2 years ago
  In 2022 I moved from Basildon to Benfleet which resulted in my sons discharge from care within Basildon. He was never transferred which resulted in my battle for help. After 2 years I am still no further forward in regards to finding my son help with ARFID- avoidant restrictive food intake disorder) which as you can imagine is now taking a huge toll on my mental health. We had been referred to a London hospital who have refused on the basis we try local care, which doesn't exsist.

  I am on a mission to raise awareness about the eating disorder... Continue reading

  In 2022 I moved from Basildon to Benfleet which resulted in my sons discharge from care within Basildon. He was never transferred which resulted in my battle for help. After 2 years I am still no further forward in regards to finding my son help with ARFID- avoidant restrictive food intake disorder) which as you can imagine is now taking a huge toll on my mental health. We had been referred to a London hospital who have refused on the basis we try local care, which doesn't exsist.

  I am on a mission to raise awareness about the eating disorder in the hopes the NHS will action and change what is needed for our children. I have been on ITV, local papers, radio and will not stop! I am making a stand for our children who shouldn't be left with no support or treatment.

  The duty of care is non existent and unacceptable. Every child deserves a future and the NHS are starving him of one.
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  Frustrated and afraid

  by Johnboy, over 2 years ago
  I visited my GP about two years ago with a history of wieght loss, unable to run, as legs didnt work ..was actualy accused of being a hpochondriac at one stage !! Finnaly I was refered to the Neurologist at the start of 2023... excellent start ..scans, nerve tests and bloods .. appointment sent for Oct 5th 2023... then text message appointment cancelled ..another came through appointment now end of March 2024 ! ... went back to GP and under patients choice requested a shorter wait ... I was offered Broomfield ..but system 1 does not talk between Southend and... Continue reading

  I visited my GP about two years ago with a history of wieght loss, unable to run, as legs didnt work ..was actualy accused of being a hpochondriac at one stage !! Finnaly I was refered to the Neurologist at the start of 2023... excellent start ..scans, nerve tests and bloods .. appointment sent for Oct 5th 2023... then text message appointment cancelled ..another came through appointment now end of March 2024 ! ... went back to GP and under patients choice requested a shorter wait ... I was offered Broomfield ..but system 1 does not talk between Southend and Broomfield ! so tests woould probably need to start again ... obviously as Im deteriorating I can not aford my health to worsen !

  Contacted Neurology Southend.. next move was to refer to Royal London for a lumber puncture #... gave permission for the referal .. 7 weeks later I contact the Royal London ..no request recieved ! .. go back to GP left message on surgery answer phone to take my chances with the Neurolgical Hospital London 12 week wait .. left contact details ... to date nothing !

  As a senior clinician the service I have recieved is nothing but appauling brinking on a safeguarding in all departments ..how can system one not talk to another NHS hospital within the same traust , and how can failures be so widespread ...