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by: Karen Christopher |
30 June 2009 |
| Just wanted to add a huge thank you to all the team at the Neurosurgical Unit. My son had surgery in January 2009 to correct saggital synososis. He was only 7 months old at the time and you made it so much easier to deal with such a big operation. My husband and I were both very impressed with your professionalism and caring attitude. James now has a new head - and looks fantastic. Thank you for changing his life for the better. |
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by: Alexander Pontin |
22 June 2009 |
| We don't have a dramatic experience to share unlike many of the tragic and heartwarming tales we read on the message board. Nonetheless our appreciation for a marvellous experience at A&E should not go unnoted. We want thank all the staff for tending to our fractured wrist in the most friendly, efficient and speedy manner. Within one hour of arriving at the hospital we had been diagnosed, treated and ready to leave for the comfort of home. An amazing service. THANK YOU. |
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by: Caroline & Mark French |
17 June 2009 |
| We would just like to say a big thank you again to Dr Barry Pizer and all of our daughter's team at Oncology. Eleanor was diagnosed 7 years ago with a brain tumour and has been off treatment now for the last 4 years. She wouldn't be here with us now if it wasn't for Barry, he is a truly amazing man who we couldn't praise and thank enough for all he has done over the years. xxx |
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by: Liz and Pete Roach |
16 June 2009 |
| Many heartfelt thanks to the fantastic team at the Dewi Jones Unit who helped our son Sam when he was finding life such a struggle. He is now back to his confident and active self due to the caring and support he received during his 8 months as a patient in the unit. Now that he has been discharged we feel that we have left a second family behind - thank you so much again, you do a wonderful job and deserve much more recognition for it . |
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by: Stephanie Smith |
26 May 2009 |
Thank you so much to everyone that looked after my Best Friend when she had a horse riding accident. I was so scared she wouldnt be okay but now, thanks to everyone at Alder Hey, she is back riding again!
I cant explain how much you have done for me, my friend and her family! x
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by: Abbie Greaves |
18 May 2009 |
| Not long ago, I was on the L1 ward due to a dog bite and needed plastic surgery. The nurses on the ward and the surgeons made me feel very welcome and made my stay a lot more pleasant. So I would like to thank them very much x |
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by: Liam Coyne |
15 May 2009 |
| To Antony and all the other nurses on nero ward thank you for looking after me during my stay. |
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by: Alison Duckworth |
15 May 2009 |
| I would like to send a belated thank you to The Neuro Medical Ward, Dr Andrew Curran and the Endocrine Team. Our son Ben was transferred to Alder Hey from another hospital in February 09. The staff on the ward were fantastic as were all the play team and the other parents. Ben is recovering well and we now have a name for his condition. Thank you again all of you. Alison & Ray Duckworth |
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by: Phoebe Halliwell |
13 May 2009 |
| Hiya I would like to thank all the doctors that did my operation in my neck for me as it was really annoying me and I would like to thank all the staff on E2 that looked after me thank you Alder Hey xx |
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by: Ian Caine |
12 May 2009 |
| A special thank you to all the staff on L2 for looking after our son Lewis, having been sent for emergency surgery you all helped him feel settled and I'm glad to say he's on the road to recovery. The care was 2nd to none. |
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by: Richardson /Paterson Family |
11 May 2009 |
| Finley, our grandson, aged 6 mths,was transferred to ICU on Sat 2nd May 2009. We all are of the opinion that the ICU team at Alder Hey and the prompt and quick actions of E1 staff at Whiston Hosp saved his life. We will be forever in your debt, yet you all reply "we are just doing our job"...I can assure you,it is far more than a "job"....we are so lucky to have you so near... you are not just doing your job, you are saving the lives of not only your patients but also the lives of the family too...words could not describe the depth of gratitude that we owe you...you all feel like you are now part of our "extended family"...god bless you all |
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by: Simon Holden |
11 May 2009 |
Thanks to Tracey on K2 for all of her support throughout the hardest time of our lives. You are truly one in a million, who stepped above and beyond the call of duty.
You will always be in our hearts
Simon, Kerry, Amber and especially Dominic x |
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by: Natalie Foster |
11 May 2009 |
| My little boy Jaden came into hospital in October to have a relocation of his thumb which involved making him a thumb out of his finger. I dont know where to start to say thank you for such a wonderful job. Lets start with the man himself Mr McArthur, who is a wonderful surgeon and has helped Jaden do things I would never of thought possible. Thank you to Maria who's constant reassurance and kindness got me through the most upsetting of times. Thank you to Jo the physio for teaching Jaden how to use his thumb quickly and correctly as we all know what a terror he is! And a final thank you to all the nurses and staff in both L1 ward and clinic for both your hospitality and your kindness. See you next year ! |
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by: Katie Hughes |
08 May 2009 |
| My little sister Jessica goes to L1 clinic and had her special birth mark laser zapped my mum said that I am allowed to say thank you to the doctor Cath Gorst. Mum said she is that good there is not a word to tell it but thanks Jess said thanks as well. |
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by: Emma Leadbetter |
08 May 2009 |
| I would like to say a big thankyou to Mr May and team in neuro department who treated my daughter Libby. Mr May always found time to answer questions either in person or over telephone thank you for that. I was so sad when he discharged us at our last appointment because he was a caring person. |
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by: Avis and Martyn Shaw |
07 May 2009 |
| A very belated thank you for all the care and support you gave our son Cameron. He was a patient on the neuro ward under the care of Dr Kumar. All the members of staff who helped him to recover are shining examples of what is so good about the NHS and will always have our gratitude. A truly wonderful Hospital. |
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by: The McGurks |
06 May 2009 |
| Just a quick note to the staff in L1 to say thanks for looking after Joe when he came in last week to get his ears done and when he came in today to get the bandages done he promises not to kick off as much when he comes back xxxx |
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by: Kate and David Scott |
05 May 2009 |
| Our son Joseph was only 1 day old when he was transferred to ICU on the 15th January. We cannot thank all the staff on the ICU enough for all their care and support especially Laura and Andrea. Joseph is now a beautiful, happy 3 month old boy who is doing great. |
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by: Gill Gouldbourne |
27 April 2009 |
I am sending a very belated and the biggest thank you possible to virtually every ward and its staff in Alder Hey. My son Stephen has had many operations including life saving at Alder Hey and also at Great Ormond St Hospital. My biggest thank you is to Professor David Lloyd, he has undertaken the majority of the surgery, even travelling to Great Ormond St to double up doing surgery with Professor Spitz for my son. Prof Lloyd always had time to discuss and support my family including lots of phone calls to my home. He is the sort of man who makes Alder Hey the brilliant hospital for sick children that it is. Stephen is now 25years old and was a patient at Alder Hey from birth until he was 20yrs old when he transferred to adult services.
I could go on, but all at Alder Hey take a minute to think what wonderful people you are. I think Prof Lloyd will be retired now but I hope that this message gets passed on to him, he is a star and will always have a special place in my memories.
Gill Gouldbourne |
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by: Gabrielle, Andrew and Alexander Malcolm |
23 April 2009 |
Alexander has had to attend Mr Garg's Ponsetti Clinic in D1 since birth. Our little boy is now running around and thriving. Thank you to all the staff - physiotherapists, plaster room team, nursing staff and Mr Garg - we really cannot thank you all enough. Amazing support, understanding and always there with explanations and information when we were most worried.
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by: Rachel, Neil and James Burton |
19 April 2009 |
| A big thank you to Mr Donnell and to all the staff on K3. Everyone couldn't have done enough for us and made our stay more pleasant than we thought possible. Thank you for all your hard work it is so very much appreciated. |
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by: Leanne Jones |
14 April 2009 |
We just want to say a great big thank you to all the staff on A&E and also on Neuro medical ward. Our little boy Shaun was admitted last week, and the care showed by all the staff was amazing. We can't thank everyone enough and hopefully our little boy is now recovering.
Best wishes
Leanne and Steven Jones |
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by: Hilary Lomas |
14 April 2009 |
We spent 4 weeks on K2 and 5 weeks on ICU and we would like to thank all the staff that took good care of Aimee, and us, during our stay.
Di (K2) you started out as Aimee's nurse but soon became a good friend, your support has got us through our tough times. Also Claire, you too became a good friend, thanks for everything.
Special thanks to Denise on ICU who organised our cuddles with Aimee, it's the simple things in life that mean the most and it meant so much to us to just be able to hold her for a short while.
Theresa (ICU), your strength and support when Aimee passed away on 20th March helped us through the night. Maybe Aimee just wasn’t a fan of the classics!!
Extra special thanks to Mr Corno who kept our hope alive and helped us believe we were doing the right thing by Aimee. Your optimism got us through those last few weeks of despair.
Dr Gladman, thank you for trying to answer our "what if" questions even though there are no real answers.
It is so hard to accept our beautiful baby was only ever meant to be with us for such a short time. She is loved and missed every day.
Thank you to everyone who we met, we will never forget you all. XX
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by: Tracey Rogerson |
09 April 2009 |
| I would like to say thankyou very much at Alder hey. My son got hit by a car last may, he was 3. He was with you for 2weeks and the staff were great. He has fully recovered and I'm so grateful for what you all did. It was such a terrifying time for me and the support you gave and Mcdonald House is truly great. Wonderful people you all are. Thanks again. |
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by: Hayley & Chris Jones |
07 April 2009 |
| I will never be able to thank all the staff on K2 and ICU enough for what they did for our beautiful little boy Ellis. My gratitude goes out to Nelson and Andreas, for giving us 3 months extra with Ellis. Dr Gladman you are a credit to your job. Ellis sadly passed away on 21st March 2009, but I will never forget what Alder Hey did for Ellis. Finally I would like to thank Shelly and Leanne on K2 for being lovely with us. Thanks again Hayley and Chris Jones and all their families xxxxx |
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by: Katie |
07 April 2009 |
| Alder Hey are amazin! I am 14 but I'm still deadly afraid of hospitals. I had an operation on my leg a couple of months ago and they really helped me conquer my fear of going asleep! Thanks again Katie.....xx |
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by: Dylan |
04 April 2009 |
| Thank you to D2 for keeping me well and to C3 for when I have to come in. |
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by: Bernadett |
30 March 2009 |
| We would just like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Ward K1 for being really kind and friendly to us when our son, Abel had his operation! |
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by: Kimberleigh Prescott |
29 March 2009 |
| On Sunday 22nd March 2009 I went into Alder Hey Children's Hospital for some scheduled Intra Cranial pressure monitoring. This minor operation was carried out on 23rd March and after 48 hours of monitoring it was decided by the health care professionals in the NEUROSURGICAL ward that I needed one of my shunts tieing off because it wasn't working any longer and the other shunts valve needed changing as I had been experiencing low pressures that made me have headaches, feel really sick, have blurred vision and I couldn't really concentrate very well either. The shunt was changed to a programmable shunt on 25th March and I came out of theatre at 18:10 that evening. The reason for this message is to say a big thank you to all of the team in the NSW but most of all to say thank you for my huge 13th birhday party and a birthday cake that was set up for me without my knowledge the day after my operation. A very nice thing to do for me that went above and beyond the call of duty...thanks guys and I cant wait to come and see you all in a few weeks when I come in to get my shunt reprogrammed. See you all soon Kimberleigh Prescott xx |
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by: Sara Hill |
15 March 2009 |
| After many admissions and surgeries at various hospitals we have just spent 11 days on K3 with our son. The staff were brilliant and not only cared for my son but for us too. We cannot praise the nurses and surgeons enough. We are back on the 19/03/09 for more surgery. Knowing the staff are so accomodating and understanding makes our stays more bearable. |
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by: Millie |
14 March 2009 |
| We would like to thank all the staff on K1 for making Millie's stay in hospital comfortable when she had grommets in her ears. |
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by: Michelle Beckwith |
10 March 2009 |
| Hi, I would just like to thank all the staff at Alder Hey for being there for me and my daughter. She was constantly admitted to Alder Hey from 4 weeks old with apniea and bronculitis now at 10 months old and having not been admitted for 4 weeks she's doing great. Hopefully I'll only be returning for outpatient appointments without the doctors advice or the nurses being there for her of a night while I was at home with my other two children. I don't know where I'd be now. Thank you xxx |
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by: John and Joanne Allen |
05 March 2009 |
| We would like to thank all the staff on neurosurgery for the care shown to our daughter Billie-Jo and ourselves during her recent admission. At such a hard worrying time your care, understanding and patience is second to none. We would like to say a special thankyou to Kelly, Billie-jo's nurse for most of her stay nothing was too much or a problem. But really the whole team from Mr Mallucci right the way down to the cleaners was absolutley fantastic, the ward was spotlessly clean at all times, we were never afraid to approach the consultants or the nurses with any queries we had. Although our stay at Alder Hey was sad and distressing we wouldn't want our beautiful daughter's hospital stay to be any where else. A* for neurosurgery ward Alder Hey. Thankyou Joanne and John |
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by: Sally Harris |
04 March 2009 |
| I would like to say a big thankyou to all the staff on ICU for looking after my baby sister, Libby. You saved her life and for that my family and I are truly grateful. I would like to say a special thanks to all the nurses who cared for her although I was only young at the time I admired you all so much, you inspired me to help and I will be graduating as a staff nurse this September (hopefully). Big thanks again to everyone for all you did :) |
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by: Mrs Carolynne Riley |
02 March 2009 |
As we write this, we hope and pray that our Grandson, Hagan, will soon be dis-charged from the Neuro Surgical Unit, where he (and his parents, brothers and wider family) have felt the support of kind, caring and very professional staff, at EVERY level, for almost 3 worrying weeks.
Clearly, the skills of his Doctors; Neuro-surgeons; the Plastic surgeon; the Anaethetists and all the other unseen staff did a wonderful job in theatre for him!
But also in the HDU and on the ward, all Staff, whether nurses; domestic; admin or catering; ALL contributed in their own way to his remarkable recovery.
Even when carrying out difficult or unpleasant tasks, they were always child-friendly and willing to explain everything,with a smile and a quip!
I would also like to thank the Chef and all staff in the Cafe, where for some 3 weeks or so, we have been able to eat good wholesome food, in clean surroundings - served (very generously!)by staff who were also helpful, kind and caring.
We are VERY lucky to have this wonderful resource here in the North West!
Another resource that has been much appreciated is the use of a room at the Ronald Macdonald House -'Home From Home'. (We will be fund-raising again in the summer!)
The Chapel too, gave us a quiet space when we needed it-
I would like to thank all our family, friends, work colleagues and the strangers, who have also, so kindly prayed for Hagan's recovery-it was MUCH appreciated.)
Well Done Alder Hey - May God continue to bless your work. Carolynne and Dave Riley (Grandparents) |
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by: Jac |
01 March 2009 |
I would like to say thankyou to all nurses at ward L2, and thank you to the plastic surgeon.
You're a dear
Jac |
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by: Michelle Hill |
16 February 2009 |
I would like to say a very special Thank you to Mr Corno and his surgical team for correcting my son's CHD. Also thanks to ICU (especially Donna) and HDU (Ffion, Alex, Mike and others) for their care of him afterwards.
He was in for the op on 7th Jan came home on the 12th. Thank you all so much you are fantastic. |
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by: Anonamous |
16 February 2009 |
I would like to personally thank everyone in Alder Hey after my best friend's son was born with digestive problems.
Thanks for all of your help during the whole 3 months he was in there, he's the most gorgeous little boy now, and when he comes in for his checks everyone had their fingers crossed.
Thank you so much x |
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by: Rachael Egerton |
14 February 2009 |
| I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that saved my baby girls life, she had an undetected heart problem but once found you quickly performed open heart surgery, 8 months on she is doing fantastic. She now has as much, if not more energy than her twin brother. Thank you all so much, I will never forget the support you gave towards me and my family. xxx |
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by: Gareth |
12 February 2009 |
| Just a big thank you for everything you did for my son Declen who was bitten by a dog on his face and I am so pleased with the plastic surgery. Once again thanks again. Gareth, Sarah & family x |
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