Experiences of Elderly People in wards at Croydon University Hospital - February 2018

Report - 10 May 2024

Our Patient Experience Panel data analysis raised issues about Croydon University Hospital elderly wards. We visited and spoke to patients to find out their experiences. Considerations around training, stimulation and opportunities to feedback where recorded, and the report was received positively by management

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