The Chaucer Hospital Reviews Summary

Category: Hospital

Address: Nackington Rd, Canterbury, CT4 7AR, United Kingdom

Phone: +441227825100

Rating: 4.8
based on 120 reviews.

Staff Professionalism and Care

Pros:

  • "All the team were fantastic and made me feel very dignified and safe."
  • "The staff were so professional, caring and attentive from start to end."
  • "Amy who was my main nurse was lovely, very lucky to have her take care of me."
  • "The staff were incredible. They all looked after me so well and made me feel at ease."
  • "I was really nervous about this but from the moment I arrived I was met with a friendly smile and taken to my room."
  • "Actually only a day patient, but felt well looked after by the team."
  • "The overall treatment was excellent. The staff was very professional and friendly at the same time."
  • "Excellent Dr and nurses- All so friendly and helpful and very professional!"

Cons:

  • "My consultant was happy for me to remain overnight, but the senior nurse refused, stating that as I would be the only patient overnighting they had no nurse cover."
  • "The lack of communication, or interest in my situation was unbelievable."
  • "Then day of surgery, after leaving me sat in a gown for 3 hours, someone from theatre came in to tell me they couldn't treat me, they were not prepared."
  • "Wrong first name, and on the door label, causing confusion for staff and two accounts, with different patient numbers."
  • "Very disappointed with the extremely unhelpful, rude member of staff with bright orange hair in the MRI department today."
  • "I'm afraid not great, some staff have an attitude and not friendly."
  • "Left sitting waiting with no explanation or apology for delay."
  • "Excellent doctors and nursing staff but dreadful administration!"

Facilities and Environment

Pros:

  • "The hospital was exceptional clean and my whole experience was just superb."
  • "I was treated like royalty in there."
  • "The hospital is clean and welcoming."
  • "Very clean and I had a very comfortable stay."
  • "Hygiene is clearly a priority and the facilities are very good."
  • "The surgeon, Mr Louette, did a fantastic job in sorting out my left foot which had to be reconstructed."
  • "I highly recommend this hospital."
  • "A professional organisation from the start of my operation to the finish."

Cons:

  • "The only issue I had is that I was given a 4pm appointment for my cataract surgery, only to find there would be many patients in that slot."
  • "Staff, facilities and care received are superb and can not be faulted. HOWEVER, the car park is diabolical."
  • "The oncology department... needs a little more garden care and window cleaning care."
  • "Disappointed that not a single member of staff was wearing a mask."
  • "Also not enough seating in reception and some patients were forced to stand and wait."
  • "It just doesn't operate like a private hospital. It is impossible to get through on the phone to book appointments."
  • "You also have to pay for the car park."
  • "Having previously been treated very well before and after my op I decided to return to this hospital for further treatment on another matter."

Patient Experience and Satisfaction

Pros:

  • "Nothing was too much trouble and their kindness made my stay at the Chaucer a very pleasant experience."
  • "Lovely staff, professional & friendly, had time for everyone and prepared to listen/take as much time with me as I needed."
  • "The kindness, compassion, support and swift efficiency of the medical secretaries having facilitated my every appointment to date has been exemplary."
  • "I was treated extremely well by all members of staff at the Chaucer Hospital."
  • "All the staff were very kind and reassuring. Mr Jeer made me feel at ease."
  • "I've had such amazing care from the Chaucer! I’ve unfortunately had to have 3 operations in the past 18 months and every experience was great!"
  • "I have been very fortunate to be looked after by Dr KOMHNOS and her excellent team Amanda, Lena, Tolis and Jackie."
  • "I was treated with professionalism, kindness, courtesy and respect by all members of their team."

Cons:

  • "Will never use this hospital or consultant again!! Any other industry and I would have asked for my money back!!"
  • "I have raised a complaint with their executive team and currently await a response."
  • "I think I was the last one to be seen at 7.45pm ! Otherwise a pleasant experience."
  • "I am with an insurance co for my experience."
  • "I'm self-funding my care and although it's not 'cheap' you certainly get what you pay for."
  • "I have tried three times so far and still no joy."
  • "I made initial enquiries through the BMI website, was booked a consultation for 2 weeks time and told I had to get a referral letter from my GP."
  • "After my consultation I Received my appointment date, was given appointment card and left. Unfortunately for me the receptionist had not booked me the appointment!"

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