"Positive attitudes"

About: Exmouth Community Hospital / Minor injury unit

(as a service user),

Had to recently visit the minor injuries unit in Exmouth due to not being able to see a practice nurse for 3 weeks for a post op wound. Was met by a friendly receptionist at the main reception and a very friendly care assistant at the hatch who kindly took further details and explained although I would have to wait he would happily see me which put me at so much at ease.

When I was called in (within an hour) the care assistant (male think is name was Adrian or Adam) was smiley, friendly and very informative. Explained the stages of wound healing. He even sat and listened when I got teary with personal issues at home. Offered me a cup of tea. They even got a registered nurse to double check the wound healing as he was convinced I had the start of a wound infection due to redness.

Was seen by a friendly nurse withing 5 minutes and antibiotics given. This care assistant is definitely an assest to Exmouth and the surrounding area. An amazing service we are lucky to have. 

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Response from Fiona Heckles, Clinical Matron (Eastern Services), Minor Injuries Units and Walk-in Centre (Eastern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 3 days ago
Fiona Heckles
Clinical Matron (Eastern Services), Minor Injuries Units and Walk-in Centre (Eastern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 23/04/2025 at 12:21
Published on Care Opinion at 15:51


Hello Waterrb68,

My name is Fiona Heckles, I am the Clinical Matron responsible for the Exmouth MIU. Firstly, I want to thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful summary of the service you received.

The team at Exmouth are absolutely wonderful, and I will share this review with them.

Thanks again for taking the time to put this in writing.

Many thanks

Fiona

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