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About: Royal Victoria Hospital / Accident & Emergency

(as the patient),

I attended the Royal as I was experiencing concerning symptoms following major surgery within the last couple of weeks.

I was triaged really quickly followed by bloods being taken.  The hospital seems to be operating a new triage system that I hadn’t seen before and which was very effective, or perhaps it’s only during the day whereas my encounter before was at night time.  

The waiting area was busy with the usual mix of people to include antisocial behaviour which has to be very difficult for the staff, who are under enough pressure, to deal with.

I was examined by a doctor who ensured that all tests were completed to rule out infection and then sent home reassured that all was well.  

I am very grateful to all of the staff that I encountered and think that they do a difficult job, in challenging circumstances. 

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Response from Juanita Collins, Interim Divisional Nurse, Emergency & Urgent Care, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust yesterday
Juanita Collins
Interim Divisional Nurse, Emergency & Urgent Care,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 22/03/2026 at 18:32
Published on Care Opinion at 18:32


Dear cyclonenx38

My name is Juanita Collins, Divisional Nurse for Unscheduled Care. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience following your recent attendance to the Royal Emergency Department.

I am very glad to hear that you were triaged quickly and the team were able to carry out all the necessary tests to reassure you after your recent major surgery. Having to attend hospital soon after this must have been an anxious time, its good to know you felt supported.

Our staff really appreciate your kind words. We know the environment can be challenging at times and your recognition of the pressures they face mean a great deal.

Thank you again for your feedback, I will share this with relevant staff. I hope you continue to recover well.

Juanita

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