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Have you been to the hospital since COVID began?

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AnxietyDrivingMyLife · 27/02/2021 13:12

I keep seeing threads where people have commented how the NHS is currently a COVID only service. Is this the case? Have you had procedures which have been cancelled etc with no sign of when the services will resume etc?
It sure how A&E functions but my guess is that if it’s life threatening and you are presented in A&E they have to treat you.

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Chimeraforce · 27/02/2021 16:27

March 5th 2020 planned surgery (DD 13)
March 23rd clinic post op check
May 2020 Mr has a collision on his cycle.

Auldspinster · 27/02/2021 16:31

I was in hospital for 5 days in October for cellulitis. Great care and felt safe.

50WaysToLeaveYourLover · 27/02/2021 16:33

DH has an unprovoked DVT and was sent from his GP (face to face appt after initial phone consultation) to A&E. Was also given an appointment the next day at the hospital for scans and also has had a CT scan for investigative work. Was all run very smoothly

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Elphame · 27/02/2021 16:36

Yes - referred to breast unit by GP every 4-6 weeks for most of last year. Given appointment within 2 weeks ( usually within one) every time.

Finally consultant agreed surgery ( thank goodness!) and it was carried out within 3 weeks of seeing him last September.

AButterflyLightsBesideUs · 27/02/2021 16:40

I've had x-rays, CT scans, consultant appointments, respiratory clinic appointments, bloods etc in the last year. I've been surprised by how well it's all been running to be honest!

Chesneyhawkes1 · 27/02/2021 16:41

A lot last year. Every day Monday to Friday for cancer treatment for 5 weeks then 3 days inpatient treatment. Since my last MRI in September I've not been back.

My last 3 follow up appointments have all been over the telephone and the next one is too. Since had a smear test I didn't need as I didn't know I'm not meant to go for them now. That was at my GP practice.

I should be due another MRI in April / May.

NoddingTulip · 27/02/2021 16:42

MIL had cataract surgery done 3 weeks ago (was ment to be Nov but got cancelled then mid jan but cancelled again).

Ds3 has had a few routine appointments in connection with his growth disorder, he has however had his scheduled op cancelled 3 times now. Its currently re booked for 2 days before his birthday, meaning he won't be home to celebrate it...... so of course its bound to go ahead(also means missing out on yet more school too!)

BishopBrennansArse · 27/02/2021 16:46

Yep. Fell off my motorbike and collided with a crash barrier in October - a&e for broken ribs. Same as it's ever been.

Been seen by my rheumatologist as well. That was fine. Had follow up bloods, X-rays and mri all normal.

DS was seen by a paediatric gastroenterologist and diagnosed with lactose intolerance. Follow up appointment is on Monday.

BishopBrennansArse · 27/02/2021 16:47

Oh and DP had his routine colonoscopy

CoodleMoodle · 27/02/2021 16:48

DS(2.5) was referred by the HV to see if he had a squint. He doesn't as far as they can tell but will have a follow up in the summer.

When I got the appointment I had to change the date and the receptionist said there was a lot of availability in that department at the moment.

MindyStClaire · 27/02/2021 16:52

Haven't RTFT. I've had a baby and three family members have been diagnosed with cancer in the past year. None of us has felt our actual treatment was affected, but obviously there was less visiting, more appointments alone and more video or phone consults than would be normal

llamaparades · 27/02/2021 17:12

My son has had 3 appointments at the hospital for his eyes/ glasses and also his asd assessment went ahead (teacher was also allowed to attend).

My own appointments for crohns have all been over the phone.

Between us we've had 3 same day gp appointments in person and 2 nurses appointments for blood test/ checks.

All appointments during full lockdown.

NeedToGetOuttaHere · 27/02/2021 17:25

I’ve been to A&E when my parent had a fall.
I went three times when my DC attempted suicide but was only allowed in once.
I visited my other parent about 12 times before he died.
I’ve had a couple of minor procedures myself.
It’s not been a good year.

unicornpower · 27/02/2021 17:46

I was admitted through A&E a few weeks ago due to hyperemisis, I thought the hospital was great, I was kept in for three days. The ward was fairly quiet, the nurses and doctors were great and efficient, the only downside was that there was no visitors allowed but tbh I was so poorly I didn't really notice as I slept the majority of the time.

I think they are coping as best they can, A&E was so quiet (there was about 4 of us in there) and everyone was seen fairly quickly- couldn't fault them really!

Oblomov21 · 27/02/2021 17:52

No. Services are functioning. I've been to diabetic clinic. I had an MRI for my frozen shoulder operation. Dh has had blood tests etc done.

yikesanotherbooboo · 27/02/2021 17:55

I've had a colonoscopy as has my DS. All very quiet but normal service. Both were for clinical reasons but not urgent.

Yubaba · 27/02/2021 17:59

My daughter has scoliosis and she had her elective fusion surgery in early January just after the lockdown came in, it was postponed from last summer.
The ward we were on was busy with both emergency and elective patients.
We had the district nurses visit twice when we got home as well.

ShanghaiDiva · 27/02/2021 18:03

My dh was diagnosed with cancer during last June.
She has had scans, appointments and treatment and I was able to attend two appointments with her eg when the consultant discussed treatment options after her diagnosis.

PaperMonster · 27/02/2021 18:32

I’ve had an MRI as part of ongoing treatment and also ended up in A&E recently.

PurpleCrocuses · 27/02/2021 18:37

I'm very seriously unwell with a number of chronic conditions and all my treatments have been halted indefinitely, including things like physio without which I'm in constant pain.

In February of last year I was referred to a neurologist because my GP suspected I had MS (I lost the ability to walk or use my hands), had to wait until July for the MRI, and I won't get the results of the MRI until May. That's a wait of 10 months just for test results. In the meantime I've been basically bedridden for more than a year when if I'd been allowed access to doctors I would have received a diagnosis and been eligible for a wheelchair which would have completely changed my life and given me independence, rather than being completely dependent on carers.

It's horrendous that people who need wheelchairs have had to wait for more than a year just to have a doctor tick a box to say they agree you cannot walk.

buckerrucker · 27/02/2021 18:38

I spent a night in hospital during the first lockdown. It turned out that the hospital had no Covid patients (treated elsewhere) and the ward only had a couple of women in it. There was a real impression of the nurses not having much to do.

sausagerollcake · 27/02/2021 18:39

Yes, I've been to two different hospitals with two different children (both mine!) for routine non-urgent medical checks.

Slub · 27/02/2021 18:48

No but fortunately haven't needed to 🤞🏻

everydaysablessing · 27/02/2021 19:11

EPU, now antenatal, and a private colonoscopy (hospital was originally closed and diverted to nhs services)

CodenameVillanelle · 27/02/2021 19:13

Took my DS for a very non emergency tooth x ray
All normal just with masks and social distancing