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"took time to listen to me and my concerns"

About: Royal Victoria Hospital / Ophthalmology

(as a service user),

I have been on the waiting list to have my cataracts removed now for quite some time. This has led me to have a lot of anxiety and worry of my deteriorating eyesight. This also added a financial burden to me as I paid privately to have one cataract surgery however wasn't able to afford any further surgery. I would ring the booking office on several occasions asking for a rough timeframe. Up until I got speaking with Sinead I was not able to get any answers. Every time I phoned I was informed I was put through to the wrong department. Sinead listened to me, she supported me in being put through to the correct channels. She recontacted me with a review date with the consultant and now I have a date for my surgery. Sinead was the first member of staff that took time to listen to me and my concerns and helped direct me and I really appreciate her professionalism and time. 

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Response from Karen Flanagan, Access Manager IP/DC Waiting Lists and Independent Sector, Performance, Planning and Informatics, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust last week
Karen Flanagan
Access Manager IP/DC Waiting Lists and Independent Sector, Performance, Planning and Informatics,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 13/08/2026 at 17:05
Published on Care Opinion on 14/08/2026 at 07:58


My name is Karen Flanagan and I am the Manager for the booking office that oversees the booking of cataract appointments. I would firstly like to thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your recent experience with a member of my team. I am delighted to hear you had such a positive experience. I appreciate waiting for necessary treatment especially while dealing with deteriorating eyesight can be worrying and concerning. This can feel even worse when you are unable to get any answers or more information about your situation. I am so glad that Sinead was able to support you with care and understanding and that you felt listened to. I wish you well for your future operation and thank you again for your kind feedback, I will be sure to share this with Sinead and the team.

Thanks,

Karen Flanagan

Access manager IP/DC Waiting List

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