"Their dedication is beyond inspiring"

About: York Hospital / Respiratory medicine Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust / Emergency ambulance

(as the patient),

I was rushed into A&E late one night due to a COPD flare-up, and I was truly amazed by the swiftness and efficiency of the treatment I received from both the Ambulance team and the A&E staff at the York Teaching Hospital. Their professionalism and care were outstanding, and by the following afternoon, I found myself on Ward 34, the Respiratory Ward.

From the moment I arrived on the ward, the entire team made a huge impact on me. Nurses like Elle, Evie, Millie, Ruth, Bryn, Sue-Ellen and Michael provided care with such kindness and compassion. I must also mention Ibrahim, the 5th-year student doctor who was attentive and reassuring, as well as Bill, who ensured I was well-fed and hydrated with a smile, and Brian, who tirelessly kept the ward clean and comfortable for everyone.

Each member of the team played a vital role in my recovery, and I couldn’t possibly single out one person—they were all exceptional. They helped me through what was a very difficult time with a level of care, kindness, and positivity that gave me hope and confidence in my recovery. It’s truly incredible how they manage such demanding work with constant cheerfulness and unwavering generosity.

Nurses

Nurses

Care staff

Care staff

Ambulance staff

Ambulance staff

Doctor

Doctor

Words can't fully express how grateful I am for their support, but I wanted to extend my deepest thanks to each and every one of them, especially Ruth, Millie, Evie & Elle. Their dedication is beyond inspiring, and I wish I could compliment them even more for the wonderful work they do.

Medication

Medication

Pain relief

Pain relief

Explanations

Explanations

Food

Food

Treatment

Treatment

Staff skills

Staff skills

Staff attitude

Staff attitude

Team work

Team work

Cleanliness

Cleanliness

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Responses

Response from Lesley Butterworth, Head of Nursing and Patient Experience, Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust 5 months ago
Lesley Butterworth
Head of Nursing and Patient Experience,
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Submitted on 26/09/2024 at 11:54
Published on Care Opinion at 11:54


Thank you for posting your comments.

I am pleased to hear of the positive impact our crew had on you when your COPD was having a flare up and I hope you are now doing well.

It is always a pleasure to receive comments of appreciation for our staff and we would like to ensure they receive this feedback personally. If you have not already done so, we would be grateful if you could contact our Patient Relations team on the details below to enable us to trace your call and identify the staff involved so we may pass on your compliment to them.

Patient Relations

Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Springhill

Brindley Way

Wakefield 41 Business Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XQ

Tel: 0333 130 0549

Email: yas.patientrelations@nhs.net

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