Dr James Tanner

Written by a NHS patient at Welland Centre

Dr Tanner really listened to my husband whose first language is not English . Both my husband and myself were treated with the utmost respect. Dr Tanner was open and fully transparent when communicating with us so there were no hidden agendas. Nor did he jargonise or use terminology that we didn’t understand. On discharge from the Welland Centre . My husband was provided with support and information to help his ongoing recovery. Also Dr Tanner went over and beyond his role by his acting as advocate for Mr husband when dealing with practicalities of him living in the U.K. . Also we want to thank him and all his team for treating my husband and me with such kindness and respect. Many Many thanks Dr Tanner.

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Written by a NHS patient at Welland Centre

Dr tanner is a very competent and knowledgeable clinician. He has a great way with words and has high EQ. I felt comfortable throughout all my interactions with him as a patient and his motto in putting the patient first was a humbling one. Seldom do you get this level of care from mental health physicians but he seems a unique quality amongst colleagues. I would recommend him highly as a clinician with great clinical nouse and comprehension of human emotional mastery. I never felt unwelcomed or uncomfortable and he answered my questions with effortless ease plus knew what i was getting at even if i couldnt articulate myself in a non judgemental way. Great clinician all round and leads his team with a good example. Thank you dr tanner.

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Written by a patient at Welland Centre

I cannot credit and thank Dr Tanner enough for the help and care I received 12 months ago. I’d seen many consultants over the years and always felt palmed off to yet another doctor, rattled with numerous medications or frankly just forgotten in what is unfortunately an under-funded system. Dr Tanner was the first consultant I felt treated me like a person instead of a patient - he was keen to hear my expectations of care and involved me thoroughly in my treatment plan. He cared for my opinions and concerns surrounding not just immediate treatment but helped me with a long term outlook, triggers and coping mechanisms. He’d done his homework - upon my first meeting with him I was surprised at how much he knew about my past medical history, struggles and even passing comments whilst under his care at the Welland Centre. It meant so much to me not to have to repeat myself like I had done for many, many years. I recall I was not the easiest of patients at times but was treated fairly, and must say he had the patience of a saint no matter what I pushed his way. He even went above and beyond to meet with family members of mine in their time who struggled to understand my condition. Diagnosed and discharged, I am now one year on following the treatment plan we agreed on with no issues or nasty side effects. I still have the odd bad days, I’m only human, but this man very literally saved my life. Thank you.

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Written by a carer at Welland Centre

Our son was under the care of Dr. J.Tanner. He was re-admitted to the Welland Unit on the 23rd May 2017 after a serious incident. He was a highly vulnerable patient and suicidal. He should have been closely monitored and given his history and his behaviour at the Unit which Dr. Tanner was fully aware of, he should not have been allowed out unescorted. He failed to return at his given time and the Missing Persons Policy was not implemented and therefore nothing was done to find out his whereabouts for hours. Later that day we received a visit from the British Transport Police to say that our son had taken his own life. I telephoned the Ward and they were completely unaware of what had happened. This was utterly appalling, disgraceful and unforgivable. Dr. Tanner did not listen to us as a family or our deep concerns for our son. We believed that he would be safe and looked after. The public need to be aware of the incidents that occur at this centre with patients going AWOL and suicides. As a family we are deeply traumatised and the pain and suffering at losing our son is going to be with us for the rest of our lives.

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Written by a patient at Welland Centre

A old paitent from about 7 years ago, was a very caring doctor and made sure i was safe when i most needed it. Went out of his way to help me. Im so greatful.

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