LETTER: Much praise for our wonderful NHS

In view of the recent negative comments about our local A & E Departments, am I the only person with a WOW story?
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On November 6, having spoken to our family doctor, my family were advised to take me straight to A & E at Pinderfields.

We arrived at the car park at 11.30am. I checked into reception and was triaged. Within 35 minutes I was having a consultation about my condition.

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After initial tests I was told the blood test would take about one hour. Approximately one hour later I was lead to a cubicle, assessed and informed that they may need me to stay overnight.

In view of the recent negative comments about our local A & E Departments, am I the only person with a WOW story?In view of the recent negative comments about our local A & E Departments, am I the only person with a WOW story?
In view of the recent negative comments about our local A & E Departments, am I the only person with a WOW story?

After a about 40 minutes I was taken to the X-ray department for a chest X-ray, CT scan and another blood test.

Back to the cubicle I waited a while for the consultant to return with the news that the X ray tests/CT scan were clear, therefore there was no need to keep me in hospital for further tests, and in view of my symptoms, I was given a prognosis and prescribed a course of medication with further appointments to be made as soon as possible.

The wait at pharmacy was about 20 minutes We got back to the car park at 4.30pm.

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What wonderful treatment on the NHS! Thank you to all the dedicated and professional staff on duty at the A & E department that day.

I was pleased I didn’t need to take up a much-needed hospital bed, and I offer my sincere apologies to anyone who had a longer wait that day because of me – I’m sure you were treated, according to your needs, with the same professionalism.

B Thornton

Castleford

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