Milton Keynes Hospital
Standing Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LDContact details and Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
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Review titled NHS collapsing
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 28 April 2024
I attended Milton Keynes A and E on Saturday 27th April. I spent 10 hours in A and E to have a vital blood test for a complex and potentially life threatening condition. I was impressed with the very friendly and caring staff, but sadly they seemed overwhelmed and under pressure. However, a member of staff commented to me that she was grateful the dept was not to busy at the time. A nurse was unable to take my blood I had to wait several hours for a doctor to be free to do so and although the laboratory returned the results in an hour it took five hours for a doctor to be able to spare the time to give me the results. There was no access to food other than a malfunctioning vending machine for chocolate and crisps. Staff commented that they were sad that it had become standard that many people who are very unwell often spend a day or more in the department without direct access to proper food. Even on what the staff describe as a less busy day the department resembles a war zone. There was a clear shortage of doctors and nurses. But this seems to be a situation across many such A and E departments across the country. I am grateful that the NHS still exists, particularly as our private sector is not accessible on such occasions as emergencies and is not affordable for many. But I admit needing to use the NHS now often fills me with fear as waiting times in general have left me to deteriorate and be at risk of dying.
Visited Accident and emergency services on April 2024
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 30 April 2024
Hello My name is Lisa Barnes and I am the Patient Experience Lead at Milton Keynes Hospital. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to leave your kind and constructive review. Feedback such as yours is so much appreciated by the team. I will share this with the Senior Team in our Emergency Department. If you would like to discuss any aspect of this further please call 01908 995964 or email patientfamilyengagementteam@mkuh.nhs.uk Thank you for taking the time to write your review and we wish you well. The Patient and Family Experience team
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Review titled Friendly & efficient
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 11 March 2024
I recently attended the hospital for an ultrasound scan and must say that all the staff I encountered were a credit to the NHS. I was seen exactly on time in the department, treated in a polite and friendly manner and all my questions were answered fully. Additionally, the scan report was available to my GP at an appointment (albeit for another purpose) two days later. Top marks and one-in-the-eye for all those who knock the NHS.
Visited Diagnostic Imaging on March 2024
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 13 March 2024
Hello My name is Lisa Barnes and I am the Patient Experience Lead at Milton Keynes Hospital. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review for our Ultrasound scan team! Feedback such as yours helps to boost staff morale and is so much appreciated by the team. If you would like to discuss any aspect of this further please call 01908 995964 or email patientfamilyengagementteam@mkuh.nhs.uk Thank you for taking the time to write your review and we wish you well. The Patient and Family Experience team
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Review titled Wonderful Care
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Miss Amanda Stepney - Posted on 09 February 2024
I was admitted to Ward 21a for day surgery to remove a large lump from my shoulder. I arrived at 7.20 and by 8.30 I had been given a bed, been introduced to the nursing team and met the surgeon and anaesthetist. Everyone was wonderful, so caring and each person took the time to talk to me and explain what would be happened and answer any questions. Every single member of the team, from the porter who wheeled me down to theatre, the nurse who sat with me in recovery, the nurse who prepped me for theatre to the surgical team were incredible. I had to stay overnight and I was so well cared for and made to feel valued and safe. I cannot fault any part of my care and am truly lucky to have the NHS. What a team! Thank you so so much.
Visited Orthopaedics on February 2024
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 19 February 2024
Dear Amanda My name is Julie Goodman and I am the Head of Patient and Family Experience at Milton Keynes Hospital. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. I will ensure your comments are shared with the teams involved as compliments such as yours help to boost staff morale. We hope you are making a good recovery from your surgery. Thank you once again. Julei Goodman
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Review titled Shocking A&E wait time 5.30 bus for a 5 year old child
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Gayani Lokuge - Posted on 23 January 2024
AE made my 5 year old waited from 10pm till we walked off at 3.30am with no treatment on 22nd Jan 24. I’m posting this from hospital car park. She was asked to be taken in by 111 operator. She was constantly sick and complaining of headache but at the end the poor child was asking for her bed as she was so exhausted with her condition and experience. This isn’t my first painful experience with nhs. I want people to see nhs doesn’t work anymore. Please give us the option to not to pay towards nhs so we can use that money towards private medical care. Life is short and precious. Time is valuable ! We work hard to pay our taxes. Serve us or leave us.
Visited Accident and emergency services on January 2024
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 23 January 2024
Hello Gayani My name is Lisa Barnes and I am the Patient Experience Lead at Milton Keynes Hospital. I am so sorry to read your review regarding you and your daughter's experience in our Emergency Department. I would really appreciate it if you could contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Team (PALS) to enable us to get a clearer understanding of your experience at the hospital so we can work with the staff responsible to make improvements, where needed. PALS can be contacted as follows: pals@mkuh.nhs.uk or by telephoning 01908 995954. I wish you well and please contact 111 or your GP if you need further advice or support. Thank you The Patient and Family Experience team
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Review titled really amazing consultant but Poor nursing care on Ward 19
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 14 March 2024
I was admitted toward 19 and one thing I can say is the consultant I was under amazing and the way he is with his patients is amazing! Sadly, the care on the ward really takes a lot to be desired. You are given a call buzzer If you require assistance and they say to use it, but my call buzz was ignored for three hours. I was sitting in a soiled pad for three hours and I couldn’t get anyone to answer the buzzer. My request for pain relief took an hour but then on top of that the Nurse handed control drugs to the HCA who came to give it to me. I didn’t realise that Healthcare assistant was able to hand morphine to a patient! I must Admit that the matron was really delightful and did help me out of a difficult situation. So many of the HCA and nurses on ward 15 and Ward 19 are really professional and delightful and want to help but there are a nasty think that because someone has been prescribed morphine frequently that their pain should not be taken seriously and treated quickly.
Visited Geriatric Medicine on January 2024
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 20 March 2024
Hello My name is Lisa Barnes and I am the Patient Experience Lead at Milton Keynes Hospital. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to leave your review. I am really glad to hear that part of your overall experience has been positive. If you would like to provide any staff names or further details we will ensure this is shared. With regard to your care on the ward, I am so sorry and we would really like to look into this further. Can I please ask that you contact our PALS team on 01908 995954 or email pals@mkuh.nhs.uk Thank you for taking the time to write your review and we hope you are recovering well. The Patient and Family Experience team
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Review titled Excellent Care
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Frances Alexander - Posted on 27 November 2023
I attended A&E with a dislocated shoulder on 27 November 2023. I would like to thank everyone I came in contact with for their swift attention to my situation. From nurse at recpetion who gave me pain relief, the nurse & porter who took me to X-ray, the nurses & doctor who manipulated my shoulder back in to place couldn't have been more caring and considerate. I was in excruciating pain and their dedication made the whole experience bearable. Thank you.
Visited Accident and emergency services on November 2023
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 28 November 2023
Dear Frances My name is Lisa Barnes and I am the Patient Experience Lead at Milton Keynes Hospital. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. Feedback such as yours helps to boost staff morale and is so much appreciated by the team. I will ensure this is shared with the relevant staff. If you have any specific staff names you would like to share or if you would like to discuss any aspect of this further please call 01908 995964 or email patientfamilyengagementteam@mkuh.nhs.uk Thank you for taking the time to write your review and we hope you are recovering well. The Patient and Family Experience team
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Review titled Wonderful
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Cliff stevens - Posted on 27 November 2023
I was seen today 27 11 2023 at 10.40 am ,first I was seen by a lovely lady who did my tests. Then had a consultation with a very nice doctor so accommodating with my question's etc please thank them for me.
Visited Cardiology on November 2023
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 28 November 2023
Dear Cliff My name is Lisa Barnes and I am the Patient Experience Lead at Milton Keynes Hospital. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. Feedback such as yours helps to boost staff morale and is so much appreciated by the team. If you have any specific staff names or areas you would like to share or if you would like to discuss any aspect of this further please call 01908 995964 or email patientfamilyengagementteam@mkuh.nhs.uk Thank you for taking the time to write your review and we hope you are recovering well. The Patient and Family Experience team
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Review titled Very efficient, friendly and caring
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Gary Clark - Posted on 30 November 2023
I went in for a colonoscopy due to being flagged for bowel cancer screening. The process of not knowing what to expect, of course, is very stressful. I was amazed at the efficiency of the whole process from arrival through discharge. The staff at check-in, the nurse in the theater, and the doctor were all very friendly, caring and concerned about how I was feeling. Everyone I came in contact with was helpful and reassuring. I have read many stories about Milton Keynes Hospital, and was concerned about my visit. After today's experience, I would not hesitate to recommend this particular procedure and department to anyone.
Visited Diagnostic Endoscopy on November 2023
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 05 December 2023
Dear Gary My name is Lisa Barnes and I am the Patient Experience Lead at Milton Keynes Hospital. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. Feedback such as yours helps to boost staff morale and is so much appreciated by the team. I will ensure this is shared with the relevant staff . If you have any specific staff names you would like to share or if you would like to discuss any aspect of this further please call 01908 995964 or email patientfamilyengagementteam@mkuh.nhs.uk Thank you for taking the time to write your review and we hope you are recovering well. The Patient and Family Experience team
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Review titled Excellent care
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Gavin West - Posted on 04 November 2023
From a&e to ward 18 12 days off excellent care. From the the doctors nurses hca the porters the cleaners the catering assistants. All worked extremely hard and nothing was to much trouble for them.All extremely polite at all times and were extremely busy all the time. A credit to the hospital thanks again
Visited General Medicine on October 2023
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 16 November 2023
Hello My name is Lisa Barnes and I am the Patient Experience Lead at Milton Keynes Hospital. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. Feedback such as yours helps to boost staff morale and is so much appreciated by the team. If you have any specific staff names or if you would like to discuss any aspect of this further please call 01908 995964 or email patientfamilyengagementteam@mkuh.nhs.uk Thank you for taking the time to write your review and we hope you are recovering well. The Patient and Family Experience team
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Review titled Endoscopy isn't listed for reviews - but they were great
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Tadhg - Posted on 30 October 2023
Had a colonoscopy in the Endoscopy Department that isn't listed for reviews. Superb care and understanding from the whole team from pre-procedure phone calls through to post-procedure checks. A real understanding of how to support someone having a something happen to them which they haven't experienced before.
Visited Don't know on October 2023
Review titled Milton Keynes Hospital
Replied on 31 October 2023
Hello My name is Lisa Barnes and I am the Patient Experience Lead at Milton Keynes Hospital. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. Feedback such as yours helps to boost staff morale and is so much appreciated by the team. I will ensure this is shared with the relevant staff . If you would like to discuss any aspect of this further please call 01908 995964 or email engagementteam@mkuh.nhs.uk Thank you for taking the time to write your review and we hope your are recovering well. The Patient and Family Experience team
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