St Bartholomew's Hospital

I have been to this hospital to visit a friend of mine who was admitted there for couple of days. During my visit I discovered that this hospital is truly exceptional! From the moment I entered the doors to the reception, I felt welcomed, and completely at ease. I meet the doctor who is in charge and looking after my friend and he has gone above and beyond to be sure that he answered my questions about my friend situation. He assured me that my friend’s health and wellness have been made first priority.
All physicians we dealt with were extremely knowledgable and personable. We never were made to wait. And if ever we needed to contact them they were super speedy in responding my inquiries.
I wanted to thank all the staff members they were friendly and helpful in every way.
The wait times are relatively short.
Truly this hospital will be looked after you by such a great team.

I have always thought Barts was a fabulous Hospital, I have had surgery and Chemotherapy there and I cannot fault them for the care and professional approach of all the Staff I have dealt with. Today I visited for a blood test carried out by the amazing Sandra in Phlebotomy. It was very busy. There was a slight hiccup with the paperwork but she gave me as much advice and help as she could and after following her instructions I was back in her office and having my bloods taken shortly after. To Sandra I wasn't just a hospital number I was a real person and she readily gave her help. Well done Sandra & Barts.

This secret square is so lovely and quite, the Hospital not so much.
If you are in the hospital and can get out for a break I could not think of a more pretty place to come, lots of seating, some sheltered others just under the trees. The most lovely thing for me are the little cupids and the sound of the fountain. I did the image in photoshop and could not get it all in without incorporating half the square, whereas I wanted to concentrate on the little guys.

Going through my medical procedures for bowel cancer. I was given details to book myself medical check test for Barts hospital RLH. Only I was asked by a female phone staff why I didn't attend a hospital appointment last Sunday because I wasn't notified aware of an hospital appointment. I then got a phone call that didn't allow enough time for me to answer it. I then got two (2) duplicate text messages to say I'll be getting an over the phone consultation regarding my further medical procedures about my bowel cancer check test (s). I take this is the reason why other's go for private health care treatment!
Unbelievable! Beyond belief very disappointing to say the least.

Had a bad experience with one of the phlebotomists today. First time I’ve seen her and because my veins are so thin she couldn’t draw blood in the first instance. She pulled the needle out and tried to reuse the same needle on the same site. I had to pull away my arm and ask her to use a different one then she went nagging on about how the NHS have to ration things and that I was wrong and that being a phlebotomist takes a lot of hard work and training… but no! It’s standard practice to not reuse the same needle even on the same patient you must use a new one. I’ve had blood tests all my life at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH- who always discard the needle after struggling to draw blood from me they never reuse. 5 stars to ward 5A and the rest of the phlebotomy dept tho!

Our hearts go out to the General Surgery Team, Consultant Ms Alessandro Ferro, Specialty Registrar Mr Joshua Agllinko, Foundation 1 Doctor Dr Daniel Naqvi, Dr Ommar Ugas, Dr Ozko and Dr Mohamaud Chuggard for looking after us and proud of all of you 💖..... Thank you so much for your care, you are all wonderful and special. Thank you for looking after me, my husband and everyone. Love from Mrs Helen Chiakle

Not great with communication my partner went over from Belfast. On the 1st January was due opp on Tuesday the 3rd they couldn't get the spinal tap in.. so opp didn't happen. Left family waiting 10 hours to find out the opp didn't happen. Its a joke.

A State of the Art Hospital with staff to match. Attended Ward 3D for an angiogram. The staff were caring, friendly and professional. Although very busy, my every need was attended to. Courteous and efficient, the ward was spotlessly clean and my procedure successful. I was kept up to date throughout the day before my procedure. I was able to speak to a very caring nurse who sat with me for a long time & helped alleviate my anxiety. She was amazing. These staff really deserve a fair pay rise!