22-07-2017, 09:45 PM
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Hospital Appointments
When a Dr callled to see me in the week I mentioned an uncomfortable problem Ive got, she said she will refer me to Hospital.I expected a long wait at our local hospital, but today I got a phone call from another Hospital, offering me an appointment for Monday coming.Unfortunately I have another appointment so had to refuse. I did not request another appt. as Ive no idea how to get to this particular hospital although Ive looked it up now how to get there, but it will take me at least an hour by two buses, thats if things run smoothly.On Monday Ill have to ring the Dr to see what can be done.Its such a pity ,normally there is a long wait for Hospital appts.& Id like this seen to the quicker the better
22-07-2017, 10:17 PM
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It seems a shame you had to turn the early appointment down deylon, isn't there anybody who could take you?They perhaps a cancellation, but it might be months before you are offered another one.
Does your son not drive, or could you enquire from somewhere like Age Concern if there is a local volunteer driver charity in your area?
We have 2 or 3 volunteer places here, that help with drivers for hospital or doctor appointments.
22-07-2017, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by carol
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I hope you manage to get another appointment in the near future Deylon.My husband had a hospital appointment come through today and it's on a Sunday! I've never known that before - I'm wondering if I should check it's not a mistake.
That's what they are doing round here as well carol.
I had to have a scan on a Saturday late afternoon not long ago.
I too, thought it was a mistake.
24-07-2017, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Mups
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That's what they are doing round here as well carol.I had to have a scan on a Saturday late afternoon not long ago.
I too, thought it was a mistake.
Just proving Jeremy Hunt wrong, hospitals DO work seven days a week.
24-07-2017, 05:38 PM
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No Mups my son doesnt drive,we dont have a car,Ive heard how to get to this Hospital now, it will take me two hours , at least, by bus,but when I rang the Dr she said let them know and they will arrange transport,Then blow me this afternoon I had a phone call to attend another Hospital , for the same condition on 1st Aug.,but once again it clashes with another appointment at another clinic.I feel dreadful turning these appts. down but Im struggling to juggle them all in.I dont know if Im coming or going24-07-2017, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by deylon
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No Mups my son doesnt drive,we dont have a car,Ive heard how to get to this Hospital now, it will take me two hours , at least, by bus,but when I rang the Dr she said let them know and they will arrange transport,Then blow me this afternoon I had a phone call to attend another Hospital , for the same condition on 1st Aug.,but once again it clashes with another appointment at another clinic.I feel dreadful turning these appts. down but Im struggling to juggle them all in.I dont know if Im coming or going
Join the club darlin' - I have two appointments each week at my hospital and interspersed with those I have Consultants appointments and other 'tests'.
24-07-2017, 09:41 PM
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I just wondered if your hospital runs a bus service deylon ? Ours runs the Peter bus service you book a seat by phone a few days before your appointment and they pick you up from your door or nearest bus stop. Going round to pick up others on the way. It's cheaper than the normal bus and as you are all going same place can be quite a chatty experience. They bring you back in the order they picked you up.|
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