University College Hospal for those who don't know-
Background - I fell a couple of days ago (passed out briefly) on my way to the loo to vomit (sorry TMI) fell heavily and hit my head. As I work at a hospital, my colleagues said I really should have it looked at. Of course I didn't. I had no double vision, was fine after being sick (as a result of a virus going round, not cos I fell).
Decided though the next day to go to our walk in after my early shift. They were pretty good but said they thought I should go for tests and xray at UCLH.
I got there at 4.30 and knew I was in for a long wait when I saw the amount of people waiting (plus over the tannoy it said about a 3 hour wait!).
To cut a long story short I had several BP tests (BP always sky high), blood test for glucose, blood tests for heart and ECG and that important xray for where I bumped my head (same place I bumped it before - eye socket). There were all very friendly and approachable, had a good sense of humour but all told me off as I don't always remember to take BP tablets (I know, I know!). They were very though indeed.
Well, I eventually got out at Midnight!!!! Luckily I had two paperback books with me!
I am just glad that all the tests (apart from BP) were fine and xray was ok too!
I didn't mind the wait at all . I work in a hospital myself and that afternoon I had nothing much to do anyway. The only hard thing was trying to get up for my early shift this morning!