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Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX

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  1. Review titled Dangerous and lack of care

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Alex - Posted on 10 February 2024

    Sent my baby home twice with a ‘viral infection’. Did no further testing just dismissed my concerns with a load of stupid excuses. Took her to Newcastle RVI because I did not trust either of the consultants in Darlington who saw her and lo and behold after an hour and actually testing done on her she had a water infection and needed antibiotics. Newcastle already told me she had symptoms of a UTI. First consultant in Darlington said it was because of her reflux. The second consultant said it’s because she had a viral cold. If you don’t care enough to investigated a 6 month old babies symptoms you shouldn’t be a doctor.

    Visited Children's & Adolescent Services on February 2024

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  2. Review titled Gossiping women

    Rated 2 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 21 February 2024

    Went with my daughter for a maternity appointment nurses chatting down corridor could hear it all receptionist the same late appointment and care was shocking took blood then left room without a goodbye with my daughter not even putting her clothes on no care you deserve your low rating and i dread my daughter having a baby there!!

    Visited Maternity services on February 2024

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  3. Review titled Could not have done more or cared more.

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Gary Saunders - Posted on 04 January 2024

    My mum was admitted on the 03/01/2024. After being sent straight Darlington Memorial from her Doctors with severe a chest infection and her having COPD. There was not a seat left and there was a prisoner and prison guards in there as well. All staff in all areas worked non stop. Giving fantastic care as much attention on all of us and going above and beyond even though they were completely over run and I would have folded after ten minutes but they just carried on while keeping a smile on our faces and also giving amazing care and assessments. After assessing my mum they gave her a artery blood test and within 8 minutes my mum was in a private room. With an i.v of antibiotics, fluids, oxygen, steroids. I was worried at how quick this all happened but they could not have got my mum receiving the urgent treatment she needed. My mum had to stay in room 3 at accident and emergency and received such care through the night. All the staff that evening were miracle workers and will never ever be able to thank you enough. From 3 o'clock that day to now with my mum on ward 34 as I write this and still getting the warmest care and medical treatment. From start to finish i’d like all staff to know they are genuine heroes and hope this gets back to all staff working that day and up until now and they know how much they appreciated and no one could have managed the situation in the hospital and a and e over whelmed but people coming in in a constant flow. But they never faltered and us remembering just what they have to deal but how much care, treatment and grace they still give in impossible circumstances. Too many people complain but my mum would be in a different situation without you all today. Nothing can thank you all enough. Hope your bosses thank you enough too.

    Visited Accident and emergency services on January 2024

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  4. Review titled Superb hospital

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by John wakelin - Posted on 01 January 2024

    My niece admitted to this hospital intensive treatment unit her operation placed in intensive care unit what a fantastic service , professionally ran by dedicated staff , from top to bottom of pay scale , superbly clean and tidy , well done all at darlington memorial hospital why are orher hospitals not like this unit ! thank you all at this hospital

    Visited Intensive Care on January 2024

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  5. Review titled Amazing First Surgical Experience

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Georgia - Posted on 20 January 2024

    I have so many thank yous to give to each and every member of staff that I encountered for my surgery under ENT at Darlington. My consultant, the anaesthetist and her nurses, and the nurses on the Day Ward. I could not sing their praises any more and I truly believe that every single one of them are a testament to their professions. So thorough, reassuring, caring, and kind. I am in awe of the care I received and only hope that I will receive care like this in the future. Thank you again to each and every member of staff who took care of me. I will remember your care for years to come.

    Visited Ear, Nose & Throat on January 2024

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  6. Review titled Excellent caring service and staff

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Mike Corless - Posted on 05 January 2024

    On New Year eve I was admitted with a serious Urine infection and after initial treatment at A & E I was admitted to Ward 34 and then Ward 43. The staff both Nursing and ancillary were fabulous and truly caring and attentive and nothing being to much trouble.

    Visited General Medicine on January 2024

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  7. Review titled Absolutely fantastic

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Andrea Alderson - Posted on 31 December 2023

    My daughter Georgia Alderson had her baby Christmas Day start to finish the staff on PAU ward 61 and labour ward were outstanding the midwives were excellent with my daughter and myself what a credit to this hospital thank you for having amazing staff

    Visited Maternity services on December 2023

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  8. Review titled Outstanding care

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by H Mellons - Posted on 26 January 2024

    My 6 year old daughter recieved amazing care from the opthalmology team, ENT team and all of the staff on ward 21 during an 8 day stay in hospital just before Christmas. A huge thank you to everyone involved in her care, you are all amazing.

    Visited Children's & Adolescent Services on December 2023

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  9. Review titled Really lovely staff

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by ROSALIND JOHNSON - Posted on 06 November 2023

    I needed to attend for a colonoscopy following an area of concern on my last CT scan. I was absolutely dreading the procedure but it was made more bearable by the wonderful staff in the Endoscopy Suite. Without exception, they all treated me with care and kindness which was very much appreciated and not something I have always experienced during my cancer treatment across 5 hospitals in the North East. Thank you all so much.

    Visited Colorectal cancer services on November 2023

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  10. Review titled Dissapointed

    Rated 3 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 15 January 2024

    After all the positive and good things I’ve heard about McMillan nurses , we never received any care and support. My husband had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. When leaving the hospital the McMllian nurse said she was going to call and check how we were one weeks time, still waiting her her call 2 months later At no time did we receive any help from the ENT nurses, maybe we not important anymore as he was terminal.

    Visited Ear, Nose & Throat on November 2023

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