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"I was so impressed with the efficiency and care"

About: Northern General Hospital / Trauma and orthopaedics Royal Hallamshire Hospital / Minor Injuries Unit

(as the patient),

I recently suffered a suspected broken elbow. I went to minor injuries unit and after about an hour's wait I was seen, had an x-ray and advised about next steps. The care I received was responsive and efficient.

On the next working day I received a copy of clinical letter after my case had been reviewed by orthopaedic consultant. This explained what injury I had sustained, gave advice about next steps and also offered me an appointment at orthopaedic unit two weeks later.

I attended NGH for the appointment. I was impressed with the new facilities and very helpful reception staff. The wait was short and I was seen by a registrar. Again the care and advice I received was exemplary.

I was referred for physio and rather than having to wait for an appointment I was seen about 15 mins later. I received further helpful advice. I now feel able to manage recovery on my own.

I was so impressed with the efficiency and care of the pathway and that all of the staff I had contact were friendly, caring and professional.

The whole experience of contact with NHS was positive. I wanted to say this as far too often the only comments about NHS seem to be critical

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Response from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust last week
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 13/03/2026 at 11:55
Published on Care Opinion at 11:55


Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience of care for your recent injury. We are really pleased to read that you felt that the care you received was really efficient, staff were helpful and communicated well with you. It is great to read that you experienced such an efficient pathway when receiving care from our teams.

Thank you again for sharing such lovely comments; we have shared this with the team.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best with any ongoing care or treatment.

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