Colchester Hospital
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JLContact details and Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
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Review titled Life Saving Care
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by John Gillies - Posted on 29 September 2024
In April, 2023, I had a prostatectomy. The cancer was right at the edge of the prostate, hence timely intervention made all the difference. At my request, a decision was taken to operate, though I was right at the cut-off age for the procedure. That decision was the right one. The operation itself was expertly managed and has proved a great success; so too has been the care I received in the lead-up and throughout the aftermath. I really appreciate this dedicated and sustained care, as it must have been at at time of great stress for the hospital. I can't thank the whole urology team enough for this. I am now extremely healthy and look forward to many more years of healthy living.
Visited Urology on April 2023
Colchester Hospital has not yet replied.
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Review titled Very caring experience
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 17 April 2023
I attended Elmstead day unit for a bronchoscopy as part of my care with the respiratory medicine team. I was well-cared for throughout. The entire team was superb - reception, pre-op assessment, ward team, theatre team and recovery team. Thank you to you all
Visited General Medicine on April 2023
Review titled Colchester Hospital
Replied on 27 April 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to leave your kind words, I have forwarded these onto the Elmstead team who will be pleased to see how they had such a positive impact on your overall care and experience. Thank you
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Review titled Excellent Urgent Treat ment Centre
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 06 April 2023
I recently used the Urgent Treatment Centre and was so impressed by the service - speedy, the facilities and kindness of professionals. The triage at the entrance was very effective despite the busyness. I was reassured that I was being well looked after.
Visited Accident and emergency services on April 2023
Review titled Colchester Hospital
Replied on 17 April 2023
Thank you for leaving your kind feedback regarding your recent experience at Colchester Hospitals UTC. I have passed your kind words onto the team leader to be shared with the wider team. Many thanks
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Review titled Big up the new phlebotomist!
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by John Michael Challen - Posted on 09 March 2023
Attended to have blood taken today. Impressed by the brand new trainee, expertly guided to their 7th sample by their instructor. No pain, no bruising. I mean, the whole team is good, and know their stuff. Friendly too.
Visited Haematology on March 2023
Colchester Hospital has not yet replied.
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Review titled Outstanding care and treatment - Clacton Trauma Unit
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 09 March 2023
Suffered unpleasant foot injury and increasing discomfort led to a visit to this busy clinic. Seen within ten minutes of registration with reception, x-rayed within twenty minutes of arrival and bone breakage plastered and treatment schedule and advice on further required clinical attendance and medication given within 90 minutes. I thought the organisation, attitude, care and effectiveness of staff was outstanding. It was obvious in the waiting area that this busy clinic deals with some very distressed people, but everything I saw and personally experienced showed the NHS at its very best. A big thank you to the clinicians and nurses who treated me.
Visited Accident and emergency services on March 2023
Review titled Colchester Hospital
Replied on 24 March 2023
Thank you for leaving your kind words regarding you recent treatment at Clacton UTC, I have passed these on to the Matron to share with the wider team. I hope you are continuing to make a good recovery at home. Kind regards
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Review titled Amazing service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by James Harvey - Posted on 17 March 2023
The rheumatologist I saw this morning was absolutely amazing. Very friendly, caring, welcoming and knowledgeable. The lady on the dermatology desk in the primary health care centre who I had to ask twice for directions was also awesome, the nurse who saw me in the Gainsborough clinic was very efficient, the radiographer in beta X-ray, the receptionist in beta x-ray and the phlebotomist in the primary health care centre was all wonderful especially with my little boy. Thank you for making my whole morning as pleasant as a morning in the hospital can be!
Visited Rheumatology on March 2023
Review titled Colchester Hospital
Replied on 28 March 2023
Many thanks for your kind words which I have forwarded onto the Matrons to share with their teams. It is great to see how the staff made you feel welcome and how they involved your son. Thanks you
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Review titled Great Practice
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 20 March 2023
All staff are welcoming, thoughtful and considerate about patients. A feeling of security abounds. Very grateful to all staff on Layer Marney Ward.
Visited Respiratory Medicine on March 2023
Review titled Colchester Hospital
Replied on 27 March 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind words, I have forwarded these onto the team on Layer Marney who will be pleased how their action had such a positive impact on your experience. Many thanks
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Review titled Exemplary Care
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by C. Richards - Posted on 02 March 2023
Attended Elmstead ward for day surgery. From the minute I arrived until the minute I left all of the staff on shift were caring, friendly and attentive. This is the 3rd time I have been on this ward for surgery and I have never found fault with the care I am given. Highly recommend if you need to attend for day surgery.
Visited General Surgery on March 2023
Review titled Colchester Hospital
Replied on 24 March 2023
Thank you for leaving your kind words, I have passed these onto the Matron for the area to share with the wider team on Elmstead. I hope you are continuing to make a good recovery at home. Many thanks
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Review titled Fantastic team
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Rodney Franklin - Posted on 05 November 2023
Saw the consultant and specialist staff whom didn't hold back. Reassured me,explained everything in detail and my options ,the staff couldn't do enough for me, the surgery and treatment was good and i can't praise the surgeons, nurses etc enough . I felt that I was being treated like I was a member of their own family and great follow up from physiotherapy department.too.we always say to doctors, nurses etc a thankyou when we leave hospital but I'd like to go further and say without you guys I'd be dead very soon. Just had psa result shows I'm now cancer free . God bless you all
Visited Urology on March 2023
Review titled Colchester Hospital
Replied on 07 November 2023
Thank you for leaving your kind words regarding your recent treatment at Colchester Hospital. I have passed you comments onto the teams concerned with your treatment and care and they will be thrilled to see how their actions had such a positive impact on your overall experience.
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Review titled Very good team
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 23 March 2023
My experience at Layer Marney was that I was very well looked after, by very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very impressed with the Specialist Doctor. The daughter is very grateful to all the staff for their care and compassion.
Visited Respiratory Medicine on March 2023
Review titled Colchester Hospital
Replied on 27 March 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind words, I have forwarded these onto the team on Layer Marney who will be pleased how their action had such a positive impact on your experience. Many thanks
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