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About: William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)

I would like to thank the three healthcare assistants on Padua Ward this morning who we had an appointment with to take a blood sample for our 18 month old son. I really apologise but couldn't remember your names.

They made what was going to be a potentially unpleasant process for our son as relaxed, comfortable and professional as possible. They managed to keep him entertained and comfortable throughout the whole process, along with making us as parents feel at ease as possible.

Although it was unsuccessful (son had tricky veins to find), we are rebooked to come back in for another go in a couple of weeks. We are completely relaxed with coming back in due to how you were with our son and us.

Thank you once again, you are a credit to the organisation.

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Response from Josh Page, Patient Feedback Co-Ordinator, Patient Voice and Involvement, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust 3 weeks ago
Josh Page
Patient Feedback Co-Ordinator, Patient Voice and Involvement,
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 18/03/2025 at 12:13
Published on Care Opinion at 12:13


I can not tell you how grateful our team on Padua will be for the beautiful words you have passed on about your experience attending with your son.

I appreciate how difficult it can be coming into hospital with your children, especially when they are so young. Myself and my wife had to do the same with both of our children and I completely empathise with the feelings you must have felt but it sounds like the way you were all treated is exactly the experience we want all our patients and families to receive.

I hope your son is doing ok and that the team are able to be more successful next time you see them.

Kind regards

Josh

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