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

The Christie Hospital is probably a hospital most people travel from afar to get too because it is…read morean international leader in cancer research and development and was founded in 1901, joining the NHS in 2007 and has since gone on to become one of the largest cancer treatment centers n Europe, being located in the Withington area of South Manchester, on Wilmslow Road. I came here today for a medical appointment, it is worth noting that in Department 30 where I visited and it seems they operate this across the hospital, they have 15 minute timeslots but of course they often go over, so do expect delays on your appointment time but do get there on time, I had to wait for 1/2 an hour over before my appointment lasted 10 minutes over what they allowed it for, and taken around 27 minutes. I normally don't like to review hospitals as I don't like it affecting my care, but after being discharged today I feel that I'm in a more comfortable posision to do so. Most of the consultants here and staff I spoken to seemed nice, there even was a really nice, older lady who has been there for many years, a voulenteer who helps make tea, coffee and cordial for free while you wait, there is a cafe serving Starbucks coffee at the other side of the hospital, but it isn't great, it isn't a proper Starbucks and I doubt they even do everything up to brand standards, and I would advise if you want a coffee to go down the road, as 1/2 a mile just a right turn from the car park, on your left is a Starbucks Coffee and opposite there, there is a nice looking Nando's, Wetherspoons and Starbucks Coffee. This hospital is quite big, so it often can take a while to walk to your appointment if you come in at the wrong enterence, I found parking at The Christie Multi-story easier, despite having to go up until the top 12th floor to find a space, there is lots of parking put on, outside from the hospital but they are barely advertised and isn't as nice to park, and often you can go in and out and find nowhere to park at all. Overall, this is quite a nice hospital and does deserve 3 stars, it has good phone signal too and is a nice thing to have in Manchester, as it is a leading hospital not just in the country, but in the continent, sadly I don't feel it deserves over 3 stars due to certain issues such as how appointments are dealt with and the situation in general regarding the cafe, and even car parking and public transport options to get directly here.

My dad has started treatment here and so far i am finding it a worry. Drs & Nurses contradicting…read moreeach other about doses and side effects.

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

Withington Community Hospital isn't really in Withington. It's in West Didsbury. I was a bit…read moresuspicious when I was referred to this hospital as in my experience any establishment with the word 'community' in it has had zero sense of community and on the contrary has been pretty rough. However, this NHS hospital is large, modern and welcoming with nice artwork on the walls - or so my boyfriend tells me. The dermatology department, which I was referred to, is located in a little old portacabin just down the road. Every time I've been there I've had to wait for at least 20 minutes after my appointment time. The walls are covered in little posters warning patients not to abuse staff if they're running late, which made me think that my experiences were not uncommon. When I was finally seen the treatment I received was absolutely excellent, the nurse was always so friendly and didn't give the impression she was rushing through (probably the reason for the wait). On one visit I also saw a specialist Dr who was just as friendly and helpful. You can park free for 30 minutes (which would be enough to drop someone off but not for an appointment), there is a pay and display machine for longer visits and the 84 bus stops right outside the hospital. There isn't an A&E, so this is only really a hospital you would visit on referral from a GP, but there is also a walk-in centre in the main building.

I have never seen Willington Community Hospital. I looked it up on the internet because I had hoped…read moreto find someone there that would look for information on my grandmother Rose Annie Baldwin (nee Gibson), - grandfather Leonard Edward Baldwin - who gave birth at the hospital to my mother Rose Anne Baldwin on June 27, 1925. Does anyone know if they still have the old records there, or were they moved to another location? Thanks Dale PS I cannot look it up because I live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Let me first start by writing that The NHS is a wonderful national institution that has seen me…read morethrough many operations safely and I admire and respect its employees. However, when my Dad had his operation cancelled, TWICE, THE DAY BEFORE, enough was enough and he went private. Being admitted to The Spire was like checking into a four star hotel. No queues, no waiting time, no stressed out nurses and sleep deprived junior doctors, No busy wards with dubious bed neighbours telling you all about their prolapsed piles, no, no, no, The Spire is private darling and that would never do!! It had free parking, a lovely, friendly receptionist and pleasant waiting area which we were in for almost a minute before a porter came to fetch dad and introduce him to his room. Quite honestly, having had no experience of private hospitals before, the room was not quite as elaborate as I expected. Maybe the chaise longue and swags and tails curtains in my imagination were a bit farfetched. The Spire's bedroom looked like a nice Premier Travel Inn with a TV and a lovely white en-suite bathroom. I suppose I was regarding the whole situation from the wrong perspective. The Spire is not about the decor, it is about providing excellent quality individual care in an environment where a patient can choose their own consultant, experience tremendous facilities and have their ailments addressed promptly. Actually, it was well posh! Dad had to choose from a menu of full English or Continental breakfast, a typical dinner was chicken and sweetcorn soup and prawn salad- he didn't want to leave!. All the staff were so friendly and there were no visiting restrictions. Dad was more than amused to realise that most of the patients were there for cosmetic surgery and I must say that I did have a look at what procedures are performed there ( boobs, nose job, lipo, tummy tuck, eyelid surgery and bingo wings...... I was just curious). Great hospital, lovely staff and dad received the treatment he deserved.

Had hip replacement surgery recently, completed by Professor Max Fehily. From the start of the…read morewhole situation it has been extremely good. The Professor is a wonderful gentleman supported by a Brilliant team within the hospital. At every stage from appointment to admission through recovery to discharge the staff have been wonderful. The Hospital Director Mr Eadsforth has continued to improve and enhance the experience of both patients and staff, and he is well- liked and respected within the organisation. The food is excellent and I highly recommend this hospital if you are contemplating a procedure in the near future.

The staff on Ward 12 (orthopaedics) are excellent. I went in for 11.30am for day surgery on my hand…read moreand the only down side was being last of the day (I went into theatre at 6pm). They were so friendly and made the whole operation almost enjoyable! The nurse, anaesthetist and surgeon all saw me within the first hour of arriving and the anaesthetist was incredibly thorough; she talked through my pre-existing conditions and thoroughly checked me over. The technician and post-op nurses were also so friendly and made me feel at ease! Very grateful.

Re open day 21/09/17 Having attended as an outpatient I called in at your restaurant at lunchtime,…read moreunbelievably busy due to the displays for the open day. Unfortunately there were no tables free and so I had no choice but to use a table that had some Zest literature on it. The Zest representative, Charlotte, was stunningly rude, snatching up the leaflets, including the one I was reading, whilst muttering about not wanted to get food all over them. May I assure you that I am more than capable of feeding myself without creating a mess and perhaps she should not use a lunch table at lunchtime if she is concerned. Clearly the paying customer is pretty low down in the pecking order. Open day, great, in the restaurant, not so great. Won't be using Zest, as their 'ambassador ' was so awful. C.Hall

The major hospital in South Manchester, situated in Wythenshawe. Of late, this hospital has grown…read morein size due to an extensive redevelopment and addition of facilities and clinics. It's one of the most respected research and teaching hospitals in the UK and it's chest clinic one of the best (with some of the country's best professors working within the units). I was there last year (once in the chest clinic as it happens, and once in A&E) and given the usual negativity NHS hospitals receive, my experience was nothing but highly positive. The care and understanding and expertise of the staff is outstanding in what can often be unnerving places. It's a sprawling site and facilities are improving all the time (they're currently building a large health campus on site). I think the majority of people having to visit here would be equally positive.

I gave birth to my daughter in the Maternity Dept at Wythenshawe Hospital. After being in labour…read moreand stuck on the triage ward, I was transferred to Delivery when my waters broke and had fantastic care and support from the midwives there. I had a long an exhausting labour (with epidural) all night and finally gave birth to my daughter at 6.20am on the Sunday morning in Nov 2008. I could not fault the midwife or the student midwife who looked after me, they were amazing! If it wasn't for them, I probably would have wound up in theatre, having my daughter by C-section. The doctor who delivered my daughter (she had assisted delivery) was equally fantastic, and very professional. They looked after us so well and made coffee and toast for us after I had showered and freshened up after the birth. Sadly, I can't say the same for the ward I was on after having my daughter. The put me in a 4 bedded ward opposite a 15 year old who had the most annoying boyfriend and about 50 familiy members come to visit at visiting hours. Having had no sleep for 3 days and an exhausting labour, all I wanted to do was curl up and get some sleep, but I coudn't. The midwives on this ward basically left us to it, and after 1 night's stay there, I'd had enough and discharged myself and my daughter. Needless to say, we both recovered at home very well and the community midwives were very pleased with our progress.

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.

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

As a family of four living near the hospital, and this being our local A&E. we have visited more…read moreoften than we like ; A&E has always been good with a not too long waiting times and the nurses are very patient with young children and caring.. The hospital itself offers, nhs dentist ,speech therapy chiropodist, physio. and specialist apointments with doctors. I had phsio at the hospital after suffering a fracture.. my son also attented the hydrotherapy pool, the care i have received has been of top standards. There is lots of carparking which costs £3. At the hospital there are also wards.

Visited today (18-01-2016) for minor surgery. All staff were polite, efficient and friendly while…read morethe procedure was carried out professionally and quickly. The hospital and grounds were clean and tidy and the whole place is an excellent recommendation for the NHS.