Admitted to ward 14 for a procedure and one night stay, all the nursing staff and cleaners were brilliant including the gynaecology consultants and anaestheologists. The duty of care from all the staff was absolutely amazing. Even when I couldn’t remember what was said from recovery the nursing team were always happy to go through everything.

I had an appointment today with my physio for the first time. Ive been having All over pain, osteo, Hypermobility from age of 15, Im now 40. Over 23 years Ive not known exactly what was wrong with me. Rheumatology have been brilliant. Dewsbury hospital has been great and I was feeling optimistic and thought I was finally getting somewhere. Physio was dismissive, made me feel I was imagining my pain. Made me upset, bent my thumb back and it hurt, even though I told him I cant bend it back. He thought some exercises would help. They dont. Ive tried everything over the years. Denied I had hypermobility even though I had it in a letter from rheumatologist. Told me I could do things when I couldnt. Really rude and made me feel like I was lying. He doesnt know my life and what pain I go through daily. I left crying and down. Will not be returning with this physiotherapist