"A brilliant service under very pressured circumstances"

About: University Hospital Hairmyres / Breast Clinic

(as a service user),

I would like to share my experience after being reviewed at the breast clinic in University Hospital Hairmyres. There is a lot of bad press surrounding the NHS at the moment but I found it an absolutely seamless, efficient process. 

I was urgently referred by my GP for a breast lump and everyone I met from start to finish could not have been kinder or more helpful. I was seen quickly (within a week) at outpatients and on the day was assessed, sent for a scan and had the results discussed with me all within an hour. 

From the breast secretaries who reassured me when I contacted them asking about the waiting list, the outpatient department staff right through to the radiology staff, it was an excellent service. 

A specific mention to the nurse practitioner Angela who assessed me and arranged the imaging. Advanced practice staff are an asset to their teams and she was fantastic.

A brilliant service under very pressured circumstances really shows the care excellence we can provide!

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Response from Mhairi Simpson, Nurse Consultant, University Hospital Monklands, NHS Lanarkshire 2 days ago
Mhairi Simpson
Nurse Consultant, University Hospital Monklands,
NHS Lanarkshire

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Submitted on 10/01/2025 at 17:30
Published on Care Opinion at 17:30


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Hi Ellie1410

thank you for taking the time to share your recent experiences of the breast clinic at University Hospital Hairmyres. We really value feedback and will ensure that this is shared with the team across the departments involved in your care. Your feedback reflects the importance of team work and the value of each team member. It is good to know that you experienced a seamless and efficient process.

Best wishes,

Mhairi

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