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"The best thing for me to get bloods"

About: Craigavon Area Hospital / Phlebotomy drive-through (Craigavon Area Hospital)

(as the patient),

I got diagnosed with lupus causing kidney failure through all my treatment the hub in Armagh has been the best thing for me to get bloods. I have to be isolated as I’m immunosuppressant and being able to pull up to the hub in Armagh and not be at risk of infection eases my fear of getting infected with a cold or flu that would take so much out of me. Recently I was told they want to close the hub due to funding and I would have to go to the hospitals for my bloods not only is it inconvenient but dangerous for me to attend any hospital with having no immune system. I hope they change their mind for the sake of someone like me not being able to go to hospital without coming out of it sick 

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Response from Josie Matthews, Lead Nurse, Surgery and Clinical Services Directorate, Southern Health and Social Care Trust 10 months ago
Josie Matthews
Lead Nurse, Surgery and Clinical Services Directorate,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 18/06/2024 at 14:18
Published on Care Opinion at 14:18


Dear gammarx36,

Thank you for taking the time to post your feedback on Care Opinion. I will make sure that the nursing and admin team at Phlebotomy Drive Through are aware of your lovely comments. Feedback like this is greatly valued as staff can read how this service meets your needs and is such a positive experience.

Regrettably, the funding for this service is under review and we are awaiting outcome and direction.

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