It is very peaceful and relaxing. It is a day I really look forward to.Day care patient

All quotations are used with permission.

What our patients say

So that we carry on providing the best care possible, St Ann’s Hospice conducts a survey to get the views of patients on the services they have received.

2010/2011

In 2010/2011 we held an Anonymous Survey of St Ann’s Hospice Ward and Daycare Patients. A total of 85/148 (57%) patients returned a completed questionnaire, and the full results can be found on our poster by clicking here.

2008/2009

Here are some of the results of an anonymous survey of St Ann’s Hospice patients conducted between 1 July 2008 and 28 February 2009. (A total of 81/151 (53%) patients returned a completed questionnaire).

This is what you said we did really well

  • Staff introducing themselves to you 98%
  • Your confidence in the staff looking after you 96%
  • Giving you the opportunity to ask questions  94%
  • Staff explaining what they were doing  95%
  • Meeting your individual needs  94%
  • Cleanliness of the hospice  93%
  • Staff courtesy and respect for your privacy  93%
  • Involving you in planning your care  91%
  • The general hospice environment  89%
  • Overall day care transport  93%
  • Availability of daycare staff to help when needed  92%
  • Ensuring you are aware how to call for help on the ward  87%

This is where we found scope for improvement

  • 53% of you were aware of our day care leaflet
  • 57% of you were aware of the bedside booklet
  • 60% of you knew what to do if you wanted to make a complaint

This is what we’re doing about it

  • We will continue to include the day care leaflet in the letter sent to you with your first appointment.
  • We will ensure our ward clerks check there is a bedside booklet on the locker for each patient  admitted.
  • Our complaints process will be displayed at reception on all 3 hospice sites and will be included in all of our patient information leaflets.