Enter and view: Phlebotomy clinic at Neptune Health Park Sedgley Road West

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Summary of report content

This is an Enter and View report by Healthwatch Sandwell. 

Representatives visited the phlebotomy clinic at Neptune park and spoke to 7 patients about their experience.

Patients were generally happy with the service as they found it on the day. There were also some staff reflections in addition which discussed the day to day challenges around communication and IT support systems.

There are recommendations in this report.

  • Providing a loop system for hearing impaired patients and advertise this facility.
  • Providing letters in larger print for patients who have a visual impairment letter.
  • Recording on patients records their individual communication needs.
  • Extending opening times.
  • Liaising with the Primary Care Team (GP’s and Pharmacies) to address the challenges.
  • that staff are facing with regards to appropriate documentation.

There are no follow up actions in this report. 

However the provider has responded to each of the recommendations.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Sandwell
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Quality of treatment
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Staffing - levels and training
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
Announced

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Phlebotomy/blood tests
Name of service provider
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
7
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