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About: Locala Community Partnerships CIC / Kirklees Sexual Health

(as the patient),

I Felt unwelcomed, threatened and harassed by a member of staff  at a recent visit to Princess Royal Huddersfield sexual health clinic.

I had an 8-month-old baby with me, the member of staff refused to take him in first, when I told I don't have any arrangement to leave him as no-one explained babies cannot accompany mothers, they told me that if something happens to me they will call social services.

I was there for my appointment with sexual health doctor for a follow-up which was treated before in another sexual health clinic, where my baby has been with me many times.

No letter was given suggesting babies cannot accompany, no policy was shown, the member of staff abruptly ended conversation after threatening me with social services and asking me to wait.

The doctor then kindly let my baby in clinic, which I am grateful for, but the behaviour of the member of staff on receptionist who I spoke to was very inappropriate and made my whole experience worse.

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Response from Emma Boyes, Engagement and Inclusion Manager, Living Well Business Unit, Locala 2 months ago
Emma Boyes
Engagement and Inclusion Manager, Living Well Business Unit,
Locala

My role at Locala is to listen to service users and understand how it feels to use our services. I report back to services and managers. I support to make change where needed. I really enjoy my job. Making a difference is important to me!

Submitted on 31/01/2025 at 13:08
Published on Care Opinion at 13:08


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Hello,

My name is Emma, my role at Locala is to understand patient experience - It would really help me if I had some extra details to understand your visit to the clinic in more detail. Please can you share your contact details with me on this email address makingadifference@locala.org.uk - this email address has no connection to the Sexual Health service. I am happy to chat on the telephone or communicate on email.

Thank you for taking the time to get in touch. We take all feedback very seriously and at all times aim to make improvements where possible

Emma

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