Fantastic care at RAH
Recently, I had the occasion to be admitted to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.
My first port of call was the medical assessment ward, where various tests were taken and I was informed my HB (hemoglobin) count was 60 and I required blood transfusions.
I don’t remember a great deal about that day but I was well taken care of.
I was transferred to Ward 27, room 4. It was here my story unfolds.
Further tests showed multiple ulcers in my stomach.
This was the start of my rehabilitation.
Over seven days, I received four transfusions and various drinks. But this letter is not about me. My seven-day stay was nothing but a major eye-opener.
I read my local paper daily and sometimes the NHS is much maligned.
Team 27, included porters, caterers, cleaners, phlebotomists, students, consultants, auxiliary nurses and doctors. If I have missed anyone, I apologise.
This band of workers worked sometimes in difficult staff shortages.
They worked tirelessly and diligently to maintain their very high standards
Nothing was too much trouble – they would go the extra mile to bring you back to health.
I was in Ward 1 briefly. But I am sure that the entire hospital works to the same high standards.
After seven days, I was released and will be eternally grateful to these angels of mercy. Not only are they a credit to the NHS but a huge credit to each other.
I will be eternally grateful to these angels of mercy. They are a credit to the NHS and each other