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About: Sheffield Children's Hospital

Son has swollen glands, severe headaches and joint pains,has been running temperature. Was admitted last week got discharged on weekend. No improvement, swelling on the face getting worse, walking challenging due to pains, headaches getting worse. Came back to A&E 25.03.24, waiting to be seen by Medics since 19.15hrs its now 2.52am on 26.03.24. We have been next to be seen for the past 4 hours. Child has been on a couch since 19.15, we are getting close to 8hrs and no sign of Medics. Twice nurses came to take obs but not enquire if he require pain relief, so I have to give him medication from home. I am close to just give up but scared that this unexplained swollen glands, severe headaches might be something more serious. Initially they had suspected mumps and/or glandular fever, the test and swab came back negative twice. I am sure the doctors are busy but 8hrs wait is unjustified. It makes the experience horrible.

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Response from Sarah Fraser, Patient Advice and Liaison Services Manager, Sheffield Children's Hospital 6 months ago
Sarah Fraser
Patient Advice and Liaison Services Manager,
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Submitted on 18/04/2024 at 12:23
Published on Care Opinion at 13:15


Hello my name is Sarah and I am the PALS Manager for Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Thank you for taking to time post your concerns on Care Opinion regarding the care and treatment your son has received. It is always our intention to provide the best service possible and as such disappointing when the services we provide fall below the expectations of our patients and their families.

We are committed to improving our services and would like to discuss this matter further, if you would like to speak with the PALS team please call us on 0114 271 7594, alternatively you can email the team at the following address, scn-tr.pals@nhs.net

Kind regards,

Sarah

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