Hi- just out of Orpington, did anybody else come frm there ? 5 star as far as im concendrad
Hi Peterhall,
I was taken to the Princess Royal, Orpington on May 17 following my stroke. The stroke team were very professional and I had very good care. I was found to have stenosis of the left carotid artery and was transferred to King's Hospital to have a carotid endarterectomy
The staff at King's were equally impressive, I am so grateful to them all. Their jobs have been made doubly difficult with this wretched virus but some how them keep smiling through.
I hope your experience was positive and you have had a good outcome.
Best Wishes
Newmands
Hi, what a small World.
I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke 3 years ago. I was initially taken from home to the PRU Hospital at Farnborough Common, Orpington. From there I was transferred to King's college Hospital, London, after a couple of weeks I was then transferred to Lewisham Hospital where I stayed for 5 weeks. From Lewisham I then went to the Frank Cooksey Rehab Unit at Orpington Hospital where I spent 3 months before being discharged.
I had the best carepossible, although I can't actually remember the early days but unfortunately had very little help or support once I was discharged.
Regards Sue
This is a particular bee in my bonnet. There is little after care.
To ring the changes I have now been treated for a faulty heart valve and I am in the 12 week rehab phase. The support for heart issues is out of sight compared to stroke. And the patients expectations are huge. Yet my rehab is just a few months. the rcovery is fast. But the stroke rehab takes years and is so slow you cant tell whats happening. We need a body to deal with this. GPs are far too busy and in any case most of our needs are met by lesser qualified people. The SA does its bit but its nowhere near sufficient. With all the poor souls being made redindant, now would be a brilliant time to set up an NHS after care program.
Colin
hi - sadly the same here, i am 2 weeks at home now and have a pile of questins but not a single rehab
YES, there is a differec to wghat say and what the locol autitye does,,