On arrival to the pre admission unit,I mentioned my anxiety was high and that I wanted my husband to stay with me. But this was not allowed. The nurses reassured me that they were there to look after me, and everything would be ok. Even the staff in theatre were amazing. I have been to hospitals elsewhere and the service provided was shocking. But I am so glad that I was seen and operated on at St.Richards Hospital. I will not hesitate in recommending my friends to come to the hospital if ever they needed to. Once recovered from this operation I will be returning to have another operation on my right knee.

Went to A&E with breathing difficulties and severe congestion. My details were taken by the administration team there bearing in mind it was a Sunday. I waited about 30 minutes was called in and seen by a nurse who took blood pressure etc and booked me in to see the doctor in the hospital straight away. I only had half to wait for that and was seen by a lovely doctor who took time to listen and evaluate. There and then I was given antibiotics as I had a chest infection. I was so grateful to have been seen and the whole process was efficient. Thank you much for your care A&E staff.