A tiny hospital for acute cases only. Very well run, and with very friendly staff…read more I delivered a course here a short while ago, very interesting that was. Indeed. Swanagerians are a strange breed! Super view from the driveway here, it overlooks Swanage Bay and Ballard Down. I did see an ambulance here once.

My partner was admitted as an urgent case with bladder blocked with blood clots and urine…read moreretention. and catheter problems . The reception was not at all friendly but we eventually made it to a room where a male nurse tried to change his catheter . Not very reassuring or kind when the patient was in terrible pain. actually screaming in pain. The nurse adjusted the catheter which was full of blood and I think fitted a new tube . All the while the patient was screaming in agony . Then a (black) nurse arrived to check his blood pressure . Also very cold and unfriendly . Eventually after many hours he was taken to another area where the doctors were and this time a lovely nurse helped him and gave him some water. Later on a doctor came and seemed to understand he had this dreadful pain but still trying to adjust this catheter. . It was so bad I blocked my ears and was eventually taken to the relatives room nearby and a lovely nurse gave me a cup of tea . I could still hear the dreadful screaming but eventually I had to get home and called a taxi with help from some of the very sympathetic staff. They were all English and lovely , I have to say. I am not racist by the way, just saying the truth of this. I got home after about 9 hours . I stayed as long as possible and am I glad I did ! I gave my partner some support I believe in a terrible situation It gave me nightmares when I got to bed. I think a lot more care and sympathy at the initial reception would be most valuable and getting all the staff to be kind like the good ones are . I always thought Bournemouth Hospital was very good but now I think its a matter of luck how one is treated . He also appears

A very modern building, in fact a very clinical maze!…read more If you feel like getting lost, this is a good place to be. If you are visiting someone, you can be pretty sure that the grapes in the bag will be somewhat dried out before you locate your patient. I no longer visit here! It seems certain operations are carried out here and so people have to travel all the way here. Very strangely, the maternity unit cannot cope with any type of complication, so some mothers are transported to Poole for cesaerians, blood transfusions, etc. I think the blood transfusions are set up before they leave Bournemouth! A lot of mothers end up in one hospital whilst their babies are in another. Parking is tricky in that you invariably nd up as far as possible from where you need to be.

Superb small local GP's surgery, the first one in Southampton that you can actaully get reasonably…read moretimed appointments that aren't a week away all the time. Easy to get hold of on the phone, friendly and helpful. When you register you get a free health check up as well. The doctors and nurses are friendly and you generally get to see the same one every time you go back!

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I joined the Night Doctor membership mainly for my elderly parents but It was me that was ill!. I…read morehad a lovely doctor to my house in 20 minutes of my call, i stayed in my bed. He gave me medication and I went right back to sleep, what a good service. Can not recommend highly enough.

Usually known as 'PALS' this is a way to make a complaint about the way you or a relative have been…read moretreated in hospital. Someone can help you fill out the form if you wish. I do recommend this service if their has been incompetence of any sort, as it helps to improve the NHS. The complaint is investigated, staff interviewed, and a decision is made, but you appeal the decision - but it;s very informal and non threatening. Available at, or through each hospital nationally.

Located in a fairly new building, this is a well organised health centre. With a large waiting room…read morethere is no chance of feeling uncomfortably close to other patients whilst awaiting your turn! For nervous patients the far end of the waiting area has a lovely fish tank, popular with children and next to a good selection of childrens toys. The surgery operates a touch screen booking in service, which means no more queues to book in with the receptionist! They also have an intercom system which saves the staff time as your name comes across a tannoy into the waiting area advising you which treatment room to go into. The staff are generally all very friendly, and although it is quite a modern surgery it has all the personal touches you would associate with a traditional one!

This is one of the best dental practices I've ever been to - clean, smart, well-appointed and…read moreprofessional. I joined the practice a few years back as an NHS patient and could hardly believe my luck. Unfortunately they don't do NHS work anymore so I've had to opt for private insurance to stick with them, but so far I think it's been worth the expense. I now live about half an hour's drive from the practice, but I also feel this is a small price to pay for the good service I receive here. The SMS text appointments reminder service is a real help, and getting an appointment with the dentist is easy. The only minor gripes I have are that dental hygenist appointments get very booked-up, their new phones system seems overly complicated for the size of the practice, and if you don't book a follow-up appointment at the time, they're not so good at chasing you to remind you. On balance, an excellent dental practice that I'm only too happy to recommend.

Maybe I'm biased because I have been going here for twenty years, but I've been going for so long…read morebecause the service is excellent. The dentists and receptionists are always friendly and whilst I'm a bit of a dentist coward, I am always put at my ease and treated very well. Costs are no different to the usual private health treatment you would get elsewhere and I don't find them overly expensive. Modern equipment and clean treatment rooms are standard and very good dentists that don't do work on your teeth just for the sake of it.

I went to Darrell Watkinson with poor sleep due to hip and leg pain, and poor walking and…read moreflexibility due to the same. Darrell quickly discovered the cause, and after some sessions with him and his expertise, I was improved 95%, and since, have enjoyed life renewed. In fact, he gave me my life back. His approach is of a dedicated professional, with true compassion and humanity.

Dr.Darrell Watkinson has helped me with sciatica and headaches, he is very thorough and…read moreknowledgeable and got me back on feet and feeling better quickly. Dr. Darrell also has helped my Father In law get relief from lower back pain with great effectiveness. I highly recommend Dr . Darrell.