Conquest Hospital

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0300 1314500

The Ridge
St Leonards On Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7RD

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Reviews (145)

A positive, supportive and friendly experience

Maternity
August 26, 2023
I have recently delivered at conquest hospital. The midwives were all amazingly supportive and respected my wishes. They were fully informative when my birth moved away from what I was hoping for but at no point did I feel scared or worried. My midwife and the matron were amazing in supporting me, my partner and my baby. I can’t thank you enough. I even got a visit the next morning from the deputy head of midwifery, who sat and spoke with me and genuinely cared about my experience and how the unit could improve. Her support for the midwives and doctors is evident in our talk and this made me feel even more in safe hands. Thank you all.
Anonymous

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Thank you for providing such heartfelt feedback following the birth of your baby. We realise that it will have been concerning when your birth plan changed but were pleased to read that you were kept fully informed, felt reassured and supported throughout your delivery. We will ensure your lovely comments are relayed to the Midwifery Team and wish you and your family all the best for the future.


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long waits but good care

Accident and emergency services
August 17, 2023
waited 5 hours
Anonymous

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Thank you for you taking the time to feedback your experience when attending the Emergency Department. Whilst we were pleased that you were happy with the care you received, we are sorry that you had an extended waiting time, as this is not what we would wish.


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I am very happy with the service

Accident and emergency services
August 1, 2023
I was in the most ward and I am very happy only problem is because over load work they couldn’t make everyone happy
Sureshan

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Thank for you providing feedback following your attendance to our Emergency Department. We were pleased to learn that you were happy with the care you received and will ensure your kind words are shared with the team in the Emergency Department.


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Horrendous have had to visit twice

Accident and emergency services
April 29, 2023
Both visits waited over 12 hours on one occasion for a baby who was very ill and today my poor sister there over ten hours with possible kidney stones/infection in terrible pain
Anonymous

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experiences when attending the Emergency Department (ED) at Conquest Hospital, firstly with your baby and more recently with your sister. We are sorry to learn of the delays you encountered on both occasions, as staff endeavour to see patients in a timely manner. As you may be aware, ED's up and down the country are seeing ever increasing numbers of patients attending for a wider range of illnesses and injuries, and the rate of attendances can be unpredictable which means there are times when the wait to be seen can be a great deal longer than we would hope for. We apologise for this and very much hope that your baby and sister were able to get their symptoms reviewed and are now well again in their health. If you would like to discuss this matter further with a member of the Patient Experience Team, then please contact 0300 131 5309 or email esh-tr.PatientExperience@nhs.net


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A&E visit for head injury

Accident and emergency services
March 23, 2023
My partner had an accident and a large laceration on his head. We were seen and treated within half an hour, he had it glued.
Anonymous

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Thank you for taking the time to provide such positive feedback following your partner's attendance to the Emergency Department at Conquest Hospital. It was reassuring to learn that his injury following his accident was treated in a timely manner and we hope he is making a full recovery.


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why does nobody care about my cancer?

Cancer services
February 13, 2023
First biopsy appiontmnet on 19th December 2022- results were 'mixed up' with someone else's and so I had to go back for a 2nd biopsy. After being diagnosed with Grade 1 Cancer, I was given an MRI , then left waiting for those results, then advised to wait 2 weeks for Eastbourne hospital to contact me for a stereotatic biopsy. Eastbourne didn't conduct the biopsy as they advised the area was too small. Surgeon at Conquest then referred me to Brighton for the stereotatic biopsy , 2 weeks down the line from that and no appointmnet yet from Brighton. Surgeon made an appointment with me to discuss next steps and advised it would go ahead with or without any news from Brighton, she now has cancelled my appointment to discuss next steps to at least remove the cancerous lump because she wants to wait for Brighton - who may or may not even contact me. In the meantime, my cancer continues to grow .... does nobody care?
melissa young

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your concerns regarding the care and treatment you have received from Conquest Hospital for your cancer diagnosis; we are grateful for your comments, but disappointed and sorry to read of your experience. Please accept our apologies for the obvious concern, worry and upset caused as this is not how we want any patient to feel. It is important that we have an opportunity to look into your case in more detail, and would therefore encourage you to contact the Trust directly. Our Patient Experience Teams are available to help; you can call them on 0300 131 5309, email them at esh-tr.PatientExperience@nhs.net or you can visit their office on Level 3 at Conquest Hospital between 10.00am and 3.00pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holiday).


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Very good

Accident and emergency services
January 12, 2023
My husband was admitted by ambulance with shortness of breath, and a high temperature. He was treated extremely well had bloods done, given oxygen, swabbed for flu/covid, given a nebulizer, and IV antibiotics. He was found a bed within a few hours of arriving at A&E.
Anonymous

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such kind feedback about your recent experience of care in the Emergency Department at Conquest Hospital; we very much appreciate it. The Trust works very hard to provide all patients with a high standard of care in what has been, and remains, difficult and challenging times, and so it is very reassuring for us to read of your praise for staff at all levels for the care your husband received. We will ensure your feedback is shared with staff as they will want to read how much you appreciated their care and kindness. Take care, keep well, and stay safe.


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15 hour wait

Accident and emergency services
January 9, 2023
I was brought to the hospital 6-30 pm by ambulance with chronic diverticulitis, I had blood test , scan ect sent back to the a& e to sit on hard chair for 14 hours, I am 76 years of age , I was told I needed to be admitted 8 am , a porter took me to the ward and was told no beds ,.I asked for pain relief on several occasions, I felt very anxious and vulnerable .
Jackie Honour

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Dear Jackie, The Trust strives to provide a high and timely standard of care to all patients in what has been, and continues to be, difficult and challenging times, and we are therefore disappointed this was not your experience. Please accept our apologies for the frustration and dissatisfaction you have conveyed as this is not what the Trust would want any patient to feel. If you would like to provide us with some more information about your experience please contact our Patient Experience Team on 0300 131 4784 and we will be happy to help you. In the meantime, take care and keep safe.


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Rude nurses (Murray ward)

Murray Ward
January 4, 2023
The staff at Murray ward gave my girlfriend absolutely no confidence when going through a missed miscarriage which needed repeat visits. Can never get through to anyone and they just fob you off when you do. Rude attitude and no help. Night staff are the worst and just say ring in the day when we both work full time jobs where we can't spare the hours it takes to get through! Left waiting on the ward for hours and no one explained anything.

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback about you and your partners recent admissions Murray Ward at Conquest Hospital; we do appreciate it. The Trust strives to provide a high and timely standard of care to all patients in what has been, and continues to be, difficult and challenging times, and we are therefore disappointed this was not your experience. Please accept our apologies for the frustration and dissatisfaction you have conveyed as this is not what the Trust would want any patient/ family member to experience. If you would like to discuss this matter further with a member of the Patient Experience Team, then please contact 0300 131 4784 or email esh-tr.PatientExperience@nhs.net


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I was diagnosed prostate cancer 3 years ago.

Outpatients
November 9, 2022
Had to be catheterised first months and had to have my prostate channeled . Also have had sepsis in this time. Told to be seen every 3 months due to psa level. Not kept to . Been in discomfort for over 6 months and no one wants to help. Even my next appointment that is 9 months after my last phone appointment (supposed to be 3 monthly) is going to be a phone call. Why can’t I be seen by an actual doctor that wants to do the job . You cannot see people with prostate cancer over the phone. This service is disgusting.
Nigel woodcock

Reply from Conquest Hospital

Dear Nigel,

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your concerns with the recent standard of care you have received from Conquest Hospital for your cancer diagnosis; we are grateful for your comments, but disappointed and sorry to read of your experience as it is evident that the follow-up care you require is understandably important to you. Please accept our apologies for the obvious concern, worry and upset caused as this is not how we want any patient to feel.

It is important that we have an opportunity to look into your case in more detail, and would therefore encourage you to contact the Trust directly. Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) are available to help; you can call them on 0300 131 5309, email them at esh-tr.PALSH@nhs.net or you can visit their office on Level 3 at Conquest Hospital between 10.00am and 3.00pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holiday). We do hope PALS can assist you.

In the meantime, please take care Nigel and keep safe and well.


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