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Original feedback for

Ipswich Hospital (Part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust)


Not been great

A relative has a number of things going on and the relationship with departments has deteriorated. It is very evident that staff are under a lot of stress. Annual reviews haven't been completed, the rheumotolgy helpline is switched off mid morning and often can't contact someone for help and end up having to contact GP to see if they can do anything. The empathy has gone and it is difficult to get advice, just feel fobbed off.