Hi Folks, I was born here and I am still alive!…read more It's a pity the English are doing me over in Rowanwood PICU. Carlise, CA1 3SX. A challenge to any young Welsh vandals: Beat this. I just did £125,000 worth of damage to English property in 30 minutes with a teaspoon and my bare hands, and the police did nothing at all! Wally.

I too was born here - 75 years ago. Emigrated to Cardiff 3 years later and London some 18 years…read morelater. Last year I bumped into someone else who was born at Llwynypia Hospital Can really remember what the service was like, but it must be good if I'm still around albeit with a few aches and pains

I have had many an opportunity to visit the Heath hospital. Taking an elderly relative to out…read morepatient care and also A&E. And, I don't know whether it is because of the bad press the NHS has received over the years relating to impersonal service, neglect of patients, mal-practise, dare I go on, but every experience I have been part of during the course of an appointment, has been a more than favourable one. Doctors, well, they are always rushed for time, so you forgive their sometimes curt ways, but the staff from nurses to reception are all incredibly polite, warm, kind and helpful. It is like they all have taken a Florence Nightingale pill. I'm into 'personality' in a big way, because I think it is lacking in today's harassed society, but it means everything and is a wonderful placebo. The negative aspects to my time at the Cardiff hospital, and I think being on hospital grounds, there should be a bit of responsibility taken. Is the WHSmiths store. Every time I go in to purchase a paper, the programmed workers behind the counter refer to the WHS sales items that are blatantly stacked on the counter, so much so, that you hardly have room to place your purchases - These sales items, are always sugar coated treats. But, your intelligence and your senses are insulted completely by 'the hussle' to sell these sugar items, chocolate bars, candies and this is all happening in a hospital. I have pointed this irony out to the sales staff, but it has fallen on deaf and stubborn ears every time and I am brushed aside as if I have not even spoken. With diabetes and obesity running at an all time high, the pushing of such items - ESPECIALLY ON HOSPITAL TERRAIN - is not only an insult but terribly insensitive. I guess if they could get away with shoving cigarettes under your nose, they would do that too without another thought to their surroundings.

University Hospital of Wales, or Heath Hospital, as most locals know it, is one of the largest…read morehospitals in Wales. Due to its emphasis upon education, the hospital is full with students in every area, from nursing to radiotherapy. But this does not mean that the standard in lacking, instead it means that there is an air of learning and team playing that might not be as evident elsewhere. This hospital has a reputation for being understaffed, and this is probably true, as it is of most NHS hospitals these days. However, all my experiences have led me to believe that the staff really try as hard as they can, and I want to commend them for that. A little way to go, but nearly awesome.

Llandough Hospital has an excellent reputation for care, cleanliness and facilities. Considering…read morethat this is an NHS Hospital, that's even more impressive (not that it's good, but that it has a good reputation). From the outside this hospital has a whole lot of charm. It's one long and tall brick building that seems to levitate on the top of a hill overlooking Penarth. Lots of gardens and space and flower beds add to the atmosphere of an old fashioned place. It's respectable in its traditional nature. And, now wait for it, because this is kind of cool, they have the world's first ever high definition MRI. Whoohoo!

As a Grangetown resident Llandough is my local. It is also the place I got my baby scans, came for…read morecheck ups and did an antenatal class. The building itself is old Victorian brick, much smaller and better laid out than the sprawling Heath Hospital. The vibe here is also much more chilled, less traffic, less urgency. I visited the midwife led unit as part of the antenatal class in order to weigh up my options. The unit is like a four start hotel - spacious rooms, double beds with duvets, birthing accessories and birthing pools. This is the place I wanted to give birth. Unfortunately with an old pelvic injury I was advised to go to the Heath hospital where they had surgeons on hand. If there were complications I would have had to wait for an ambulance like everyone else. If you drive here by car no need for coins, rather fantastically, unlike most other hospitals parking is free.

Built on the site of the former Victorian St David's Hospital, which closed in 1990, the all-new…read morehospital opened in March 2002 offering brand new facilities to their mainstay: older people and rehabilitation patients. It is the first new hospital to have opened in Cardiff for 30 years. Today the 100-bed building includes a range of purpose-designed facilities including a 25-place day hospital and four wards dedicated to the care of older people. Patients have been relocated from the Royal Hamadryad and Lansdowne Hospitals. The Day Hospital is open five days per week and provides all-new amenities and furniture. St David's also offers: *Podiatry Services *Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services *Respite Care *A community-based children's centre for West Cardiff *A primary dental care unit *A range of out-patient services.

My experience is only of the Acute Response Team, based at ST Davids…read more Parking is easy and convenient (remember to log your registration number at reception). Reception staff are very helpful and friendly, the hospital and grounds are very, clean quiet and relaxed. I cannot speak highly enough of the acute response team - caring, efficient, friendly and treat you with respect.

Visited A and E with a friend recently. Was shocked at the fact that I had to pay £1.20 for…read moreparking, seems to be taking advantage of the ill. Staff were helpful and treated my friend with concern. The hospital itself seemed clean, tidy and well kept. The doctors explained tests with great detail to put their patients mind at rest.

on the 5.02.19,i had to visit the miu, at the prince Philip,i was on holiday from London visiting…read morefamily, had a bad fall and broke 4 bones in my shoulder, the care I got at pph was amazing, the staff were fantastic, everyone that I came across was so caring, which when you are in so much pain goes a long way. thank you all so much for your help yours sincerely Jacqueline Hastings

Do Not Come Here If You Need Urgent Medical Attention ‼‼ My…read moreMum was told to come here due to signs of cellulitis in her leg and they made her sat in a chair for FIVE DAYS which caused a dvt which spread to her lungs causing a Pulmonary Emboluism and was rushed to The Grange to be put in intensive care. Not only that but the staff were absolutely terrible and couldn't do their jobs properly, They gave her the wrong medication, didn't tell her certain things such as needing to lift her arm a certain way after having her arm balloon up from putting an iv in the palm of her hand, she had to be told by another patient nearby that she had to position her arm correctly to help the pain and swelling. The nurse just walked away and did absolutely nothing!!!!!! The doctors said she would need an MRI scan too but never said when, it took 5 days for this mri scan but by the time she had the MRI done, it was too late because sitting in a chair for 5 days caused the dvt, They also said she should've had a test for blood clots IMMEDIATELY but obviously this did not happen due to their neglecting. This was all preventable and she is now having issues which she is going to have for the rest of her life and she is limited to things she can do all because the staff at this hospital could not do their jobs.

The ambulance couldn't have been more professional and caring. No waiting at A & E they were all…read moremarvellous and I'm so grateful to them all. Thank you.

Having only lived in Gloucester for a couple of years I can't speak for the entire hospital as I…read morehave only personally seen a small part of it. I had my baby here in December 2006 and it was a fantastic experience. The midwives were amazing and they did everything in their power to ensure that we stuck to my birth plan. I ended up having a waterbirth in the delivery suite (sadly the birth unit was shut for Christmas!) and it was everything I had dreamed that it would be. The aftercare was excellent and the wards were relaxed and friendly. I've also made three trips to the out of hours doctor, once for myself and once for each of my children. There's often a long wait, but the waiting room as fairly comfortable and there are plenty of toys for the little ones. It's certainly a lot better maintained than some of the hospitals I've been to.

I've just returned from an evening appointment at the Roath Clinic, and once again, my visit was…read moremarked by kindness, respect, and efficiency. A die-hard NHS fan, I'm continually impressed by the level of attention and care given to me, even down to a reminder call placed the day before my appointment. The ladies here are nothing short of stellar!