Ive just spent a week in a NHS hospital and it was horrible, although the doctors and nurses were good the hospital was dark and gloomy, had shabby curtains and chipped and broken fittings, and not all that clean either, i feel better in health but the place depressed me.
Has anybody else had the same experience ?.
2006-09-28 04:03:35 · 9 answers · asked by Richard 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I too am a nurse and I work in Leeds - which has had a small fortune poured into making it "look better" - unfortunately they have not backed this up by ensuring there is they money available to look after the patients properly!! It's not all about the aesthetics - having working equipment, enough nurses, and Yes - bars of soap are far more important!
2006-09-28 04:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Contrary Mary 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that's a shame..I am a nurse and all the NHS hospitals I've worked in do need a lick of paint, or blankets have holes in, just general cosmetic's....BUT I have never been to a dirty hospital or worked on a ward that is dirty. I'm not saying all hospitals are clean.
Also, Children's wards are ALWAYS cheerful and bright with lots of toys and this has to help the children feel better . I do wish the adult wards were like this too.
On the whole The NHS has suffered greatly because of Blair. Not enough money, cleaners, nurses, doctors and everyone in the end suffers. Do you think a nurse wants to work in a dull grey ward with torn curtains, chipped paint and only broken equipment? Of course not.....
Sometimes we have no soap to wash patients, no razors to give the old boys a shave! It's a disgrace. But the ward I work on is awesome. On Christmas morning everyone gets a beer, sherry or wine plus everyone gets a present to open. Not all bad........
2006-09-28 04:18:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am a nurse and work thru agency so i see quite a few hospitals. you're right, some of them can be pretty gloomy. i just get used to it after a while... but here's why they are so glum...
they often use muted colors for decor to decrease stimulation and provide a soothing atmosphere...
things break often because they are under constant heavy use, as hospitals are often unable to meet the needs of the sick public...
hospitals are dirty places in general. although they are constantly cleaning, there is so much traffic with patients, visitors, doctors, nurses, and other staff that it is impossible to keep perfectly clean. i do not recommend taking young children to visit in hospitals. it is a good way to pick up a new infection...
most hospitals are constantly undergoing improvement and/ or enlargement. they are always expanding to create more sick beds and more equipment for the latest technology advances. construction in itself makes for a less than optimal level of cleanliness because of the added dust and debris it creates...
2006-09-28 04:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by ŧťŠ4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi i work in southend general essex and not all hospitals are like this.Yes some do need a lick off paint but dark and gloomy sounds horrid. Southend hospital is very clean and bright i couldnt fault the hospital one bit.I have also been a inpatient too many times and i still put my thumb up to this hospital.What hospital was you in ?
2006-09-28 05:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I managed to avoid it by the skin of my teeth. My friend was admitted last year for a kidney infection and I went to visit her on a public ward. It was truly hideous. I had to bring her earplugs so she could sleep because all she could hear at night was the women on the ward (all of whom were elderly) moaning and screaming with pain. My friend is in her twenties and found the whole experience hugely upsetting. The ward was also dirty, with used tissues and overflowing bins, stained visitors chairs, unpleasant bathrooms and dirty floors.
After seeing all this, when my doctor tried to get me admitted a couple of weeks ago I point blank refused to go. I am not going to get ill again until I win the lottery and can afford private health care.
2006-09-28 04:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes!! I work in one! I'm glad your feeling better. My experience of hospital is all pretty like that. I remember going for the interview for my current job and being shocked when I walked in at what a dump the place looked, but the people were lovely and friendly. It makes you appreciate your home and comfort even more..
2006-09-28 04:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, My experiences for the NHS have been fairly positive bar one when someone much up transport home as I wasn't allowed to drive home. Generally, it's been good but I am biased due to my mum being a midwife/RGN! Sorry to hear of your misfortune!
2006-09-28 04:19:33 · answer #7 · answered by Radio Ga Ga 73 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
But don't blame the staff.
I fear the fault lies with the management who would not survive a week if they were working in a real company.
2006-09-28 05:34:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes..i was so desperate to get out, that I nearly walked on the second night.
I just get the vibe that its where old people go to die...
2006-09-28 04:07:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋