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"She showed kindness and compassion"

About: Gartnavel General Hospital / Breast Clinic

(as a service user),

I was advised by my doctor I would be referred as I found a lump on my breast and would wait upto 3 weeks. I called Gartnavel and spoke to Alison to say that I would be on holiday with my son and was worried I would miss the appointment.

Alison advised me it was a 12 week waiting time and I was in shock at this news and quite upset. Alison went out her way and phoned around to find me a cancellation and called me back several times to make sure each department had phoned me to book this.

Alison went way beyond what she had to do for me, she showed kindness and compassion and was honestly one of the most helpful, beautiful people I've had the pleasure of speaking to in the NHS.

The world would be a better place with more people like Alison also want to mention Natalie who made the appointment with me, she was so kind and helpful too. 

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Response from Lisa Martin, Patient Experience and Public Involvement Manager, Patient Experience and Public Involvement Team, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 10 months ago
Lisa Martin
Patient Experience and Public Involvement Manager, Patient Experience and Public Involvement Team,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Plan, design and deliver patient and user engagement opportunities

Submitted on 24/06/2024 at 12:08
Published on Care Opinion at 12:08


Dear Alfyalfyalfy,

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, especially at what must have been a very worrying time for you. I'm delighted to hear that the actions of our staff members' Alison and Natalie had such a positive impact in securing an appointment for you, and that this hopefully went some small way towards helping you manage what was an already difficult experience. I will be sure to share your appreciation with them.

Very best wishes,

Lisa Martin,

Patient Experience Public Involvement Team.

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