I wanted an STI check being worried few days after my indiscritions after a formal do to celebrate…read moreUniversity success. Condom slipped and I panicked. The boy was kool, they always are. Was OK with my pill but worried about some 'burns'. I grabbed my i-phone and contacted the GUM clinic at Royal Liverpool my home town. They couldn't see me. Tried near by Chester, St Helens and further off Warrington...no success..all too full up. Then I rang Arrowe Park across the Mersey and the guy said they had a drop in clinic that afternoon and the eve and I could be seen if I didn't mind waiting. Hoorray.... Spent £ 3.00 on Tunnell, £ 1.50 on parking. Well worth! The booking took 5 mins and was seen in 20, another 5 mins to see a doc and was out in 10 before I could shout Billy-O.... Was called by a number not name. Very friendly knowledgeable staff, middle aged and 'been seen all type'. Made me comfy and treated me like a human. The agonising Lab results came by txt in 10 days and hooray.. I was clear. Wouldn't mind paying NHS for such bril service. Di

AVOID DR EDWARD S GAYNOR…read more I'm a young female university student. I needed an emergency doctor appointment after being in crisis in the early morning yesterday. A doctor called (didn't know their name at the time), he sounded like an older male, I told him about my depression timeline and suicide attempts. I was nervous talking to him since last time I willingly had a male doctor was 6 years ago (the last male doctor spoke horribly to me). I mentioned my American fiancé supporting me throughout, and he replied: "You're not really helping yourself having an American fiancé." I was taken back by this comment and felt like I had to validate everything else I had to say after this. I called the doctors again this morning asking the receptionist for female doctor instead and to cancel the appointment with the male doctor since I was uncomfortable, explaining what happened, he replied: "The doctor you spoke to is one of the top doctors in the GP, I doubt he actually said that." I feel doubted, belittled and hopeless to chase up about my mental health now. Overall, if you're concerned about your mental health, avoid Dr Edward S Gaynor. Put a really bad impression on the GP since he's "one of the top doctors"...

Despite no longer being a student, as part of the Brownlow Group I occasionally get sent to this…read moresurgery, and it feels weird being surrounded by students who, 60% of the time, are blatantly trying to get an extension on coursework. I can understand how if you are used to going to The Infirmary or the Ropewalks surgery it may feel odd coming to a surgery in the middle of a university campus, but the good thing about the Brownlow Group is that you never have to wait longer than a week for an appointment as there are 3 surgeries to choose from. They treat you just like they would in any other doctor's, although the gossiping receptionists sometimes forget to lower their voices. Still, it's entertaining! There's an electric touchscreen self-admission point so if you've lost your voice or are highly contagious you can sign yourself in. Although, if you're highly contagious maybe you should just stay away from public areas... The waiting time is a little longer here (I blame the moaning students) but everyone gets seen in the end so no need to worry!

Well I must say, having visited hospitals all over the world as a traveller, there's a lot to be…read moresaid about the NHS, despite its faults! Arrowe Park is a fantastic hospital, I was born here, and have been here on several occasions since for treatment with various ailments. I've never had a bad experience, the hospital is always clean, the staff have always been professional and dedicated and I haven't died yet! A friend of mine was here not long ago suffering from a bad case of Pneumonia, and things didn't look good. However, with care and top medical attention, the staff at Arrowe Park soon had him back on his feet and in ship shape! As well as being a centre for medical excellence, the hospital has a cafe, a restaurant, a book and flower shop and a gift shop. It's basically got everything you'll need on tap if you have to stay here!

I have had dealings with this hospital since I was about five years old. My nan has been admitted…read moreinnumerable times with various illnesses of varying degrees, she has always been impressed by the standard of care and lavishes respect and thanks upon all of the staff. However, as I have grown older and am more aware of behaviours, language and the appropriate level of care required, I have to disagree with her. I believe my nan is thankful for any help and any painkillers and medication when she is ill, but in my opinion this is not enough. When a patient is admitted, especially for a long time I thin kthey deserve attention from and time with the relevant people, be it doctors, nurses or surgeons, and I don't feel she has got it. She was recently discharge from hospital and is still extremely sick, I think it was too soion for her to leave the hospital. When in Arrowe Park, which was just under a month, she was moved from ward to ward and nurse to nurse, none of which I was very comfortable with caring for her; they were brusque and blase and often rude. Doctors who looked younger than myself were diagnosing her but not listening to anything she had to say- which was highly relevant to her current condition, such as medication she was on or even the fact she had certain operations or conditions before! The diagnosis changed day to day and was never really fully explained to patient or family. The behaviour of one nurse in particular was disgusting- even nan could not forgive it. She was rude to visitors, horrid to patients- including a very old woman in the next bed who could not speak English, force feeding her roughly and admonishing her when her weak hands dropped something on the floor. Worst of all this nurse did not give my nan her tea until several hours after the rest of her bay which affected my nan' diabetes as she could not take her insulin. The nurse later confessed she did not know nan was diabetic (despite this being a diabetic ward!) she then proceeded on two occasions to give incorrect levels of insulin which caused serious sickness and blackouts. Disgusting

There is no A&E here, the nearest one is Ysbyty Glan Clwyd at Bodelwyddan…read more I attended this hospital a few times for antenatal care and the midwives were all very good, but busy of course. It's handy having appointments to attend in town, as parking is usually tricky at hospitals and these two are no exception.

After sitting in A and E for over 14 hours with a suspected heart attack I was eventually seen by a…read moreDoctor. he was charming. Another lady had been sat there for 26 hours with a suspected stroke before she was seen. All the hype about getting help quickly is no use as it does not happen. I saw Cariology nurse on October last year I am still waiting for my results. It is now the end of June. To say the hospital is nonfunctioning is an exageration. I have a terminal illness but that does not seem to matter as the Nurse said to me "Well after all you are 81" does that mean go home and die. It felt like it. They need in house training not University and then landing on a ward etc with no experience of people.

Situated about ten minutes away from Rhyl or five minutes from exiting the A55 at Bodelwyddan. This…read moreis the biggest hospital in the area and is always very busy. The parking is somewhat of a contentious issue as it now costs a £1 to attend and is controlled by a security firm. Spaces being limited during visiting times. There is a cafe with your ususal choices, lifts in good operating order and a local community police officer. Adjacent to the hospital which is known as Ysbwty Glan Clwyd or Y.G.C. is the Ablett Ward for the Mental Health Patients. The surrounding area is lovely with the Marble Church in Bodelwyddan a short distance away and the Faenal Fawr hospital next door.

I feel very fortunate to have found such a professional dentist as Dr. Zein. He is our family…read moredentist for 9 years and I cannot thank him enough because my boys don't scare the dentist check-up. Thanks to Dr. Zein and his team's friendly, patient's centralised attitude. I had many cases when I needed Dr. Zein's advice due emergency (my boy kicked his milk tooth by accident) and he was helpful and kind to my boy. My tooth was chipped last Friday. I phoned the Practice and I've got an appointment for this week. Generally, it's difficult to get an appointment at NHS. I'm very grateful to have Dr. Zein because it's very difficult to find a good, decent Practice/dentist nowadays.

Located round the back of the small shopping parade, the recently refurbished Health Centre can be…read moreslightly difficult to spot as it is located along Longreach Road, down a partly residential street. There is no designated car park for visitors, only for staff, so parking is first come, first served on the adjacent streets, crime is quite high around here so leave your car in well lit areas and hide all belongings. All the services are on the ground floor and of course has disabled access. As well as GP services, there is an onsite NHS Dentist and Orthodontist who also provide Dental Anxiety Management sessions for those filled with dread about getting their teeth treated. Treatment Room Nurses can provide all manner of treatments including blood tests, dressings and ear syringing, and the Podiatry services are taking new referrals weekly. Other clinics held here also include, Family Planning, Asthma, Diabetes, Men and Women's health. All clinics don't run daily, so telephone first before attending to book an appointment.