West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)
St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2PFContact details and Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
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Review titled The care and treatment is fantastic
by Alison528 - Posted on 14 December 2023
Been bringing my aunt to Penzance eye clinic for a few years now and the care and treatment is fantastic.
Visited December 2023
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Replied on 22 December 2023
Dear Alison528 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you on here. I am so pleased to see that over the last few years, your aunt has received fantastic care and treatment. I am writing to you as a member of the Patient Experience Team but, I will ensure your kind words ae forwarded onto the relevant team. Thank you again, for taking the tie to share your story with us. Thank you Megan
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Review titled First Class Care
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 15 December 2023
My daughter was struggling with a chest infection and breathing difficulties. Her condition was worsening so she had no choice but to seek medical assistance. The staff at Urgent Care were brilliant. They carried out the necessary tests including a chest X-ray . They were both professional and thorough . She received some treatment with a nebuliser and they established the best treatment option for her, based on her test results. I don’t believe she could have received better care anywhere else . The care and professionalism was beyond superlatives. Thank you to all of the staff who work there.
Visited Urgent Treatment Centre on December 2023
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Replied on 04 January 2024
Good morning Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us. I am sorry for the delay in getting back to you on here. I am pleased to see that the staff at the Urgent Treatment Centre were professional and thorough in their treatment for your daughter and were ale to establish the best treatment option. I am pleased that your daughter received such a high level of care and I hope that she is recovering well. I am writing to you as a member of the Patient experience team, but I will ensure your feedback is shared with the relevant team. Thankyou, again, for taking the time to share your story with us. Megan.
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Review titled Eye Injection at Penzance Hospital
by Anon1503 - Posted on 15 December 2023
Was very nervous as the previous injection caused a lot of pain and discomfort. The appointment was on time and nothing was too much trouble.
Visited December 2023
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Replied on 18 December 2023
Dear Anon1503, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for the Ophthalmology staff at West Cornwall Hospital. I am sorry to hear that the previous injection was uncomfortable, and that you felt nervous, however so pleased that your recent experience was postive! I will pass your feedback to the team, Kerry Trembath Senior Staff Nurse Ophthalmology
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Review titled Absolutely fantastic
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Helen Hesford - Posted on 11 December 2023
Two days in urgent care both times Doctors Nurses receptionist and scan unit wonderful, professional and kind. Disgusted that one doctor on duty they need a rest as well . They give of their very best at all times.
Visited Urgent Treatment Centre on December 2023
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Replied on 12 December 2023
Thank you for taking the time to feedback your experience. I will share this with our WCH Imaging team. Best wishes Glenda
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Review titled So grateful the Urgent Care Centre is available
by Spg64 - Posted on 30 November 2023
It was a Saturday morning. I had a nasty cold which I felt had gone to my chest. As I have a history of chest infections I felt that I needed antibiotics. I tried my doctors surgery but as it was Saturday they were closed. I tried my chemist who advised I contacted 111. I did this and was told that I would have to attend the A&E department at Treliske as the doctor at West Cornwall wasn’t qualified to see me. I had no means of getting to Treliske and was aware that they are always very busy and waiting times are often several hours. I didn’t want to add to this so decided to wait to see my GP on Monday. By the evening I was much worse and struggling to breathe so I went to West Cornwall hospital’s urgent care centre. I had blood tests and a chest Xray and was examined by a doctor. I was borderline being kept in hospital but I opted to have antibiotics and go home. I am so grateful that this very much needed centre was available and dread to think what might have happened without it. It cannot be allowed to close.
Visited November 2023
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Replied on 13 December 2023
Dear Spg64 Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us. I am sorry for the delay in getting back to you on here. I am so pleased to see that you were able to be seen and treated at West Cornwall Hospitals Urgent Treatment Centre after becoming much worse, this must have been very worrying for you. I am writing to you as a member of the Patient Experience team but, I will ensure your kind words are passed over to the relevant team at West Cornwall Hospital. Thank you, again, for sharing your story with us. I hope that you are recovering well. Thank you Megan
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Review titled Wonderful team and gem of a place
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Alex - Posted on 03 November 2023
As someone with a chronic illness I've spent my fair share of time in hospitals, and most of it is not especially pleasant. Today, the Penlee unit made an uncomfortable procedure very manageable and appeased my anxiety very well! The medical team went above and beyond in terms of care, absolutely lovely folks. Clean and quiet unit in a great hospital. A true credit to their profession. Thank you for your care!
Visited Diagnostic Imaging on November 2023
Review titled West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)
Replied on 13 November 2023
Good afternoon Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us. I am sorry for the delay in getting back to you on here. I am glad that you had such a positive experience on the Penlee ward and that the uncomfortable procedure was manageable. I am pleased that you received such a high level of care and that the unit was clean and quiet. I am writing to you as a member of the Patient Experience but I will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. Thank you, again, for taking the time to share your story withy us. Megan
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Review titled Probably my best hospital experience ever
by jivefm53 - Posted on 06 November 2023
I want to thank the staff at West Cornwall hospital urgent care department. I was visiting the area from Canada and required to see a doctor. Being from out of country I knew it would mean a hospital trip. The Urgent Care dept at this hospital is fantastic. From the Administrator doing intake, who knew which forms I needed to fill in, collected my insurance info, informed how the process worked to the triage nurse who saw me within 20 , Minutes of my arrival to completing my visit with the doctor and receiving antibiotics. The whole process was complete within 3 hours. Thank you all for being so caring. I could see you were all busy but you treated everyone as an individual and you listened. Probably my best hospital experience ever.
Visited October 2023
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Review titled West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)
Replied on 14 November 2023
Good morning. Thank you for your kind message. I am sorry for the delay in response. I am writing to you on behalf of the Patient Experience Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. I am really pleased to read you had a positive experience whilst needing to visit West Cornwall Hospital and that everything was processed for you smoothly to ensure everything was put into place and you were assisted in a timely manner. I am sorry that you needed to visit during your travels. I am thrilled that you found the staff were caring, treated everyone as an individual and took the time to listen and that you had a really good experience whilst in our care. I hope you are recovering well and managed to see some of Cornwall's natural beauty of the coasts, countryside, towns and villages. It truly is a special place to visit and hope you've managed to enjoy everything Cornwall has to offer. Thank you once again for taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback. I will be delighted to forward this onto the staff for their attention. Thank you. Best Wishes. Zoe - Patient Experience Administrator
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Review titled Fantastic Staff support
by The light lady - Posted on 27 October 2023
I have been lucky enough to have light treatment at West Cornwall’s outpatient dept for 10 weeks. The staff within the dept are lovely, they are so friendly and make you feel valued. I never felt embarressed having the treatment. But i want to also say that all the other staff particularly the reception team made me feel so welcome. They even made a point of remembering. The Senior nurse in charge should be proud of her team, she has made this team one of the best depts i have been in. Thank you so much x
Visited October 2023
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Review titled West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)
Replied on 06 November 2023
Dear The light lady Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us. I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you on here. I am so pleased that the staff you have encountered during your 10 weeks have been lovely, friendly and have made you feel valued and welcome. I am writing to you as a member of the Patient Experience team but, I will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. Thank you, again, for taking the time to share your story with us. Megan
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Review titled Receptionist and physio were patient.
by snowtd68 - Posted on 17 November 2023
Appointment @ physio was fine. Receptionist very nice & grateful for my patience as she was speaking to a patient on the phone. Also the physio was patient as I updated him.
Visited September 2023
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Replied on 20 November 2023
Dear snowtd68 Many thanks for taking the time to tell us about your recent experience of attending a physiotherapy appointment at West Cornwall Hospital. I am so glad to hear that the Receptionist was pleasant and that you found the Physiotherapist to be patient when you spoke to him. I will share your feedback with the teams and I know they will appreciate your kind words. Many thanks and best wishes Becky Osborne Therapies Governance & Performance Lead
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Review titled The staff are so friendly and supportive
by Ian635 - Posted on 07 September 2023
Have recently been receiving guidance/treatment from the Occupational Therapy/Physio department at Penzance. The staff there are so friendly and supportive; I cannot speak highly enough about the level of care and attention given.
Visited September 2023
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Review titled West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)
Replied on 07 September 2023
Dear Ian635 Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your recent experience of seeing Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy at West Cornwall Hospital. I am so pleased to hear that you found the staff to be friendly, supportive and caring and that they paid attention to detail. I have forwarded your kind words on to the Physio and OT teams at WCH and I know they will be delighted to read your positive feedback. It really makes a difference when patients express their gratitude. I wish you continued success with any remaining therapy you may have and thank you once again for taking the time to get in touch. Best wishes Becky Osborne Governance & Performance Lead for Therapies
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