An old hospital building that opened in 1832, Rochdale Infirmary is part of the Pennine Acute…read moreHospitals NHS Trust. Although over time services have been transferred to other hospitals within Greater Manchester, there are still many services offered here, which are useful for people who live within Rochdale. The hospital can be hard to access if you don't have a car, it is almost a mile from Rochdale town centre and the bus which serves the hospital is not very frequent. This is made even more frustrating when considering the hospital car parking charges, which seems extortionate for a hospital. The drop-off and pick-up area is free, so if you can have someone waiting in a car, it will be cheaper. The staff seemed nice enough, I was in and out quickly, but this was down to getting the last X-ray appointment of the day, and obviously, the staff were like me in the sense that they just wanted to get home. There is a small Cafe inside. 3* - The hospital is fine, much better within the trust in terms of facilities and accessibility with everything being gradually transferred out.

I'd like to give this place more than a 3, but it's difficult…read more On the one hand they were on the ball and rushed me into the MEU when I was showing signs that I may have MS (I did), and on the other I was treated like a common thug when I ended up at the A+E on a freezing new years eve with blood pouring down my arm,having fallen in the snow and putting my hand in a broken bottle that was hiding in the white stuff. Unless you have been in the same situation you won't know what I mean. At the same time I was there there was a drunk idiot visiting also(I was drunk too but not in a twatty way) and he was being really nasty and kicking off with the nurses and staff. It seems as though they decided to take it out on me and treated me like I was him. Very unprofessional if you ask me. I have to visit every few months or so to see my specialist Nurse and it is always a decent experience,as long as I don't fall over in the snow!!!!

Knee replacement Great place, great staff, good information…read more No fault. Deaf awareness. Enjoyed my stay.

Had a partial knee replacement in February, staff from entering the building to check in until…read moreleaving were amazing. Nothing too much trouble and very professional in all they did. I had to be re-admitted for a knee MUA and again, everyone I interacted with was brilliant. The nurses looking after me, Charlotte and Natalie treated me with such compassion and professionalism made me actually emotional. Brilliant. Would highly recommend any procedure at the Highfield, an exceptional place to be treated and recover.

I would like to thank the Royal Oldham Hospital for the fantastic support from everyone, from,…read moreadmitting, to caring, especially the Gynaecology team that supported my disabled daughter Andrea, the whole team did a fantastic job, also caring for me too. Thank you Mr Ghobrial and your wonderful team, also the younger Surgeon, thank you all Thank you to all the staff on the ward, for all the support with the hoist and slings, and the care you all provided. Especially Leslie Petri, what a trogon and a very patient hard working woman The only complaint that I would make is that our Government should be ashamed, that they are so short staffed, that equipment is faulty, and they are doing a wonderful job, and simply not appreciated. I would like to see those complaining do a better job, you would have to be robotic to do any better. The whole hospital is clean to a high standard. Parking is a bit difficult, it just requires a bit of patience.

was admitted after suffering a brain Hemorhage back at the end of August 2007 paramedics thought…read moreI'd took a drug overdose(pricks) rushed to this hospital and was left on not even a ward for a few hours according to my parents with a big bulge on my head from the swelling and now 18 years later I can't get a claim as it's too late!!!

I don't normally like to review hospitals, as I don't like talking about my doctors, however good…read morethey are, which would possibly effect my treatment, therefore I review Birch Hill as a building its-self, rather than the staff who work there, some of which work at other hospitals as well, and just run a clinic here. Birch Hill is located far out of the way, near Hollingworth Lake in Rochdale, and is a very old building, to the point I have to question its' relevance, with the slightly more modern Croft Shifa and Rochdale Infirmary also being located in Rochdale. Birch Hill is a really old Victorian Building, and as far as I beleive it was a Victorian Workhouse, most of it has been shifted to the newer hospitals, but they is still certain departments based here. The parking situation is terrible, they is only a short amount of spaces and certainly not enough disabled spaces, which seem to get abused easily, with cars parking the wrong way on those spaces to fit more in, it is like a Free for All, you either get in or you don't, but I find the parking situation to be terrible at most of the Rochdale hospitals named. They isn't many food or drink facilities here, other than a Texaco garage just down the road, or a water machine in your waiting room if your lucky. Staff on reception seem to be in the "office" so if you have to buzz in to your clinic, you could take a while. It is a really old fashioned place, and simply not a nice place to go, and really hard to get to due to its' location and not a lot of stuff surrounding it either. This is probably building wise, one of the hospitals I dislike the most, therefore I feel Birch Hill warrants nothing other than a single one star.

This hospital has only a few rooms left open since the major part of it moved to Rochdale…read moreInfirmary. Its future is very much in doubt.

I recently had to visit this hospitals to have some tests. I have never been before as I have just…read moremoved to the area. Parking is at the bottom of a hill so it is a little walk - it is £1.70 for 4 hours, something I begrudge paying, as I feel it is a tax on the sick. There are the usual outpatients departments, accident and emergency and general surgery. I went inside to the enquiry desk and was welcomed by the assistant. She directed me to the blood test section, I took a ticket, waited my turn and was seen within 5 minutes. I went to the x-ray section (just across the hall) and again only had to wait around 15 minutes. The staff were very helpful and the hospital was very clean and well run. There were soap dispensers everywhere to protect against the spread of germs. All in all, a good experience.

My father passed away peacefully at Fairfield hospital last Thursday. The care from the doctors…read morenurses all staff was amazing. The hospital was so clean efficient and caring. I can't thank them enough. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.

In my experience, this "hospital" operates at a level of filth and incompetence that is genuinely…read moredangerous. I waited over six hours for a simple blood test and never received the results. As bad as that is, the conditions in the waiting room were far worse. There was wet vomit on the floor, dried and fresh blood on chairs and tiles, and the staff barely attempted to clean any of it. They completely ignored basic CDC/OSHA infection-control standards--no proper PPE, no hospital-grade disinfectant, no isolation of contaminated areas, and no biohazard procedures for bodily fluids (which are considered potentially infectious materials in every credible medical setting). The staff in the waiting area seemed untrained and unengaged accept to make jokes about the patients..People in obvious distress received no assistance, basic triage didn't exist, and questions were answered with confusion or incorrect information. The lack of professional etiquette, urgency, or even basic competence was shocking. A medical facility should be clean, safe, and staffed by professionals who understand patient care. This place was the opposite. It felt like a butcher shop disguised as a healthcare facility--and the patients are the meat. And honestly, a real butcher shop would have handled blood and sanitation far better. If you value your health or safety, avoid this place. What I witnessed was unsanitary, unsafe, and far below any acceptable medical standards.

The lack of privacy when discussing personal information goes against GDPR I didn't appreciate…read morediscussing my address and DOB infront of 50 to 80 people in the waiting room. It is two portable cabins pushed together its very very cramped very disorganised. I didnt feel safe or cared for it was getting so cramped I had to leave without treatment. There should be a better care plan pathway as this one isn't working. I never thought i would say this but this is the downward spiral of the nhs

North Manchester General Hospital is one of the older hospitals in Greater Manchester, being…read morefounded in the early 1900's, making it over 100 years older than the new hospitals in Manchester city centre. It is in the Crumpsall area of Manchester, and is in fact the only remaining hospital in North Manchester, which it of course takes its name from. It does have an Accident and Emergency of here, of which I've found to be old-fashioned inside, with slightly longer than average waiting times. The overall look and feel of the hospital, really did feel old and old-fashioned and in dire need of refurbishment, especially when compared to other hospitals, it really didn't feel like a nice place to be (even for a hospital). Parking here isn't great either, there is only limited spaces and you do have to pay which I strongly despise, the location isn't really near anywhere central other than a bus stop (with services into the city center which take a long amount of time, and a number 16 bus which runs every 2 hours into Rochdale and Middleton down Rochdale Road). Overall, poor overall feel, poor parking and overall poor nature of this hospital where I feel it is only surviving and still standing through being the only hospital in North Manchester, sadly warrants a single one-star I'm sorry to report.

I had to go to north Manchester Hospital to Physiotherapy service i had fallen hurting my leg and…read morei was worried about going cause my knee was bad i got there and the lad who got to see me was called Ben well after going there and seeing him it made me feel so good he was such a nice person and i was happy going back seeing him all the help he give me and told me what to do helped and my leg is feeling a lot better so i would like to thank Ben so much and also all the hospital staff cause they was also very nice to me the help they give Thankyou Mrs Patrica Breakey xx

In the past ten months, my partner and I have had three operations between us and many…read moreconsultations. The level of service has more often than not been first-class. The most recent operation involved a two night stay. The nurses were fantastic and treated us both with a high standard of care and respect. The hospital in general just makes you not want to be treated anywhere else. The only downside is the parking, it's a shame they can't expand as a lot of people just park where they can.

Salford Royal is a large, modern hospital, around five miles from Manchester city centre, if…read moreheading here from the city centre, you can hop on the 34/67/100 buses, and it takes around 20 minutes or so, which would be your best bet, as parking is a nightmare. One of the largest hospitals in the area, but may feel under-appreciated or underused with the Manchester Royal Infirmary only a short drive away, which is the largest hospital in the country by the number of beds. The hospital was redeveloped in the early 2010s which was much needed, and the refreshed look still feels modern to this day, it is fairly easy to get around the hospital and find where you need to go, the environment is clean, and the staff are friendly, with overly good standards. I did find a huge contrast between certain areas and wings of the hospital, even down to the modern features and comfort of the chairs, but it is the NHS... you can't expect too much. It's surprisingly easy to get through to someone at the hospital's switchboard, and I was passed to my consultant's secretary and appointment line in a matter of minutes, which is how it should be, while other hospitals can be much more inconsistent. Mobile Signal in the hospital is weak, likely down to equipment interfering with the connection. 4*

A year after hip op and a scalpel happy, incompetent orthopedic surgeon Mr Gill who has left me…read morebarely able to walk yet despite airing my concerns he remains? Fast forward a year I barely walk. On heavy duty dosage meds with not a cat in hells chance of returning to work. Thanks Mr Gill Orthopedic surgeon and your sloppy scalpel I will NEVER forgive your incompetence and the devastating effect it has had on me Steer clear people of Salford. Not the first mistake at this hospital nor the last. Clearly being from Salford seems us lesser mortals and not worthy of competent care Gill is a Liability. Despite complaining he remains in post. Oh my God incompetent surgeon left to reek havoc and destroy lives without anyone to stop him

Avoid this place. They discharged me in 2022 with septic arthritis (Staph Aureus infection) in my…read moreleft shoulder and arm. This spread into my spine & right side. They eventually admitted me, operated and gave me 6 weeks IV antibiotics and discharged me for a second time with the infection still in my spine. They took 6 weeks to arrange a scan and recall me. They then failed to start IV antibiotics for a further 9 days, until I asked a different hospital to take over my care. I've been left with significant injuries to my upper body and right knee. Tameside Hospital have purposefully altered my records to hide their negligence - repeatedly! All the evidence is available, yet Tameside continue to refuse to meaningfully engage, to enable these to be corrected.

This hospital gets a lot of stick. I have heard it called Shameside. Please! Come on guys, this is…read morea hospital. They look after you when you are sick and you don't pay anything! No hospital is perfect we all know that but Tameside in particular gets a beating in the newspapers and on the news. MRSA and C Dif have been topics of concern and also waiting times etc etc. So take it from a girl who works in the accident and emergency part, we all work hard. It is a hard job and i understand that people do not want to be there. We are helpful and we have millions of thank you cards, but I guess that part gets missed out. Anyway it is a lot better than it use to be. Massive improvements are being made right now and are ongoing. New buildings are being made, A new A&E is being built, new everything. Yes, it was in need of a update but the service is just as good as anywhere else! Its clean despite what you may think. Take a look at the website for information on the new buildings and what changes you may see in the future.