Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital 2024-12-04 Person 4 5 0

I was admitted to A&E, then placed on Aldenham Ward on Wednesday 27th November 2024 with severe dehydration and low blood pressure due to Gastroenteritis. The staff in A&E were brilliant and very caring despite the fact it was busy. They helped to clean me up and really looked after me. Once on the ward the staff were amazing, that includes the night shift and any helpers. I was in a bad state and no one seems to bothered that I made such a mess !! The nursing staff were very dedicated to their work. I also had good contact with a variety of doctors and consultants. The room I was in looked a bit run down, and was either very hot or too cold. I think the windows were in a bad way. However, I cannot fault the staff who work long hours and with such energy.

Watford General Hospital 2024-10-19 Person 4 5 0

Most of the hospital wards are old, not well ventilated (is either cold or too hot), and the toilets not very clean. I got to stay in both an older and a newer ward and is a massive difference. For a town as big as Watford, close to London, is really unbelievable how they could not build a decent one yet. The A&E is busy beyond their capacity pretty much all the time, with maybe a few hours in the morning when is a bit more free. Most of the nursing staff is however carrying and try their best with the condition they have, with a couple of exceptions that have questionable skill set.

Watford General Hospital 2024-10-07 Person 5 5 0

I was recently treated for cancer and spent some time in Flaunden ward at Watford General. The care and service I received from the Doctors, Specialists, Nurses, Assistants was outstanding. Incredibly professional and caring. You are a credit to your professions. Thank you each and every one of you.

Watford General Hospital 2024-08-01 Person 5 5 0

My partner is under Watford virtual care I wasn't aware this existed untill he became ill They cared for him while being in the comfort of his home the nurses are amazing calling him every day asking him how he felt answering any worries he had They put an app on his phone so he could send in his vital signs 4 times a day The doctors also amazing calling him to check to see how he was feeling i could not fault the care he received

Watford General Hospital 2024-04-22 Person 5 5 0

A 4 night stay at Watford General hospital following operation in March to remove cancer from the colon (a hemi-colectomy). I received wonderful care and attention especially the MDT Team who all treated me with respect and kindness.

Watford General Hospital 2024-04-16 Person 4 5 0

I greatly appreciated the kindness, care, good humour and kindness of so many of the staff (at all levels) that I encountered. This was particulalry impressive given the considerable pressures that the NHS in general, and the staff at WGH in particular, are under at present. The sooner the new Watford Hospital is built, and staff paid a decent wage, the better.

Watford General Hospital 2024-04-10 Person 3 5 0

No bed and had to wait in the corridor for hours before a bed was found. Food was dreadful, dirty trays, cracked crockery, no hand wipes, only 2 beverages offered in 3 days. Cleaning was below standard and national colour coding was not followed. Treatment was great unfortunately the 15 minute procedure meant i had to be in hospital for three days.

Watford General Hospital 2024-02-23 Person 5 5 0

Visited the X-Ray department for a CT scan on Wednesday (21/02). My experience was most positive. My appointment was on time the staff, professional and personal. The procedure was well managed and I was kept up-date at all times. I highly recommend this department. It's a 10 from me. Well done and keep up the great work : )

Watford General Hospital 2024-02-22 Person 5 5 0

Great experience

Watford General Hospital 2024-02-20 Person 5 5 0

My experience of Watford General was excellent. Over the last ten months I have had two surgeries and have been taken back into hospital on two occasions The A&E department is extremely busy yet they have found a bed for me and prompt attentive care. On one occasion I was taken back in to the emergency assessment unit. On arriving at the hospital I was struggling to walk the distance to the ECU and a nurse stopped to help me. She was nothing to do with me but she attended me the whole way and then ensure I arrived at my bed. Five days later when I was in a different ward and shortly before being released later in the day she turned up at my bedside to check I was OK before starting her shift. I have nothing but praise for all the nursing staff who all work in teams and no job is too small to help out their colleagues regardless of seniority. It is a shame that some patients become abusive although this probably can be partly excused by their illnesses. Again the nursing staff do not react. I am afraid that I have no criticsm or matters I can recommend for improvement.