"Oncology Office Navigator"

About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Oncology unit

(as the patient),

I have incurable cancer and use many services and I am so lucky to have had so much support from a lot of people, I have put a few stories on here. 

I am a very nervous and anxious person and sometimes have what I think are silly questions or just need help and advice and I hate calling and bothering people because I know how very busy they are.

For a few months I’ve had questions and wee problems etc and I have found that I really needed to call oncology for help. I have been helped by Lynn, the office navigator, and I honestly cannot explain how helpful and understanding she is when I call her.

Because I’m usually stressed and wound up, she takes time to listen to me and understand my query and always calls me back with whatever information I’ve needed and she always puts me at ease.

Another service that I find so important to people like me and knowing that I’m not bothering busy people I’m not scared to pick up the phone knowing I will get that friendly person on the phone, so a big thank you to Lynn and I will continue to call if I need to. 

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Responses

Response from Susan Davidson, Oncology Unit Manager, Oncology, NHS Forth Valley 2 weeks ago
Susan Davidson
Oncology Unit Manager, Oncology,
NHS Forth Valley
Submitted on 01/07/2024 at 13:54
Published on Care Opinion at 13:54


Dear oscargp59,

Apologies for the delay in response, I am pleased to hear that you have had the support from Lyn when you have called. The Navigator service is currently being reviewed so having positive feedback is extremely helpful in promoting this role.

There are no silly questions and the team would rather you called and get the support and help you require.

I will ensure that your feedback is passed onto Lyn and the oncology team. I do hope that you continue to call when you have any questions or need additional support.

Regards

Susan Davidson

Oncology unit manager/Lead nurse for cancer nurse specialists

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