My son attended ED for the second time in a week The first visit ended without him seeing a doctor as we left after six-hour wait. I felt my son was not sick enough to be there and yet there was nowhere else to go as the GP sent us to ED. The second time we were seen in two hours, tests done quite quickly, fully explained, everyone was kind, admitted to a modern clean ward. Discharged after three days, could not fault care.

I was very pleasantly surprised with the level of service I got from the doctor on call and the A&E Department

We found the staff more than helpful and caring. There was no delay in diagnosis and follow up appointments were arranged immediately. Thanks to all in A&E Navan

I cannot think highly enough of all the staff at the Bons I came in contact with in Cork. The atmosphere was good. Great work ethic, good atmosphere between staff and the food was very good! They have a good choice of very healthy food.

It's a busy hospital and I do not know how the staff manage with the workload they have but they are amazing one and all. I wish the Government sorted out the health service problems once and for all and give the staff whatever they need to work in a less stressful environment. Get in more consultants and open up more theatres and use them and clear the backlog of waiting lists. I do not know how the staff every one of them work in such a busy frantic environment. They are amazing and I for one am very grateful.

I understood I would have a wait for a bed and for a slot for the operation. I find it unbelievable that our current government still has not sorted the HSE so that more operating theatres are open and being used to get people in for operations and get rid of waiting lists. It is very frustrating on surgeons and nursing staff that people are in severe pain and cannot be helped promptly. I will be eternally grateful for the care I received from my surgeon and all staff in CUH. I am not in the horrendous pain I was in for a long time. hank you to all. I wish everyone in pain was able to do this survey and say they are out of pain like I am. Government - do the right thing, sort our hospitals and give staff a less stressful environment to work in. They are all amazing working in the situations they find themselves in.

I was admitted into hospital due to reduced movement at 38+6 days pregnant. At the time I was having contractions from 6.30 on a Monday morning but the midwife refused to give me any painkillers or support from admission that evening and throughout the night. She kept saying I would have to wait until I was in active labour. At 3am I was vomiting, 4am I couldn't lie on the bed and by 8am I was having huge pressure. It was a horrible night I felt so on my own and like I was being treated like a child. When the midwives changed shifts, a new midwife finally examined me to discover I was 9cm and ready to push. I felt I couldn't make a noise throughout the night and as if I was being treated like a drama queen by the midwife on duty. Luckily I had a straightforward birth and my son was born that morning perfectly healthy. I felt and still feel so angry that my husband missed my entire labour and had to rush to the hospital so he didn't miss the birth of our first child. The delivery and aftercare I received was excellent but the midwives on duty before have a lot to learn in treatment and care of patients.

Brilliant treatment.

I was booked for an appintment at 2pm, saw the nurse promptly. Then I saw a member of the team who insisted I wait to see a doctor. I said I just needed my bloods checked. I waited three hours before another doctor finally came to see me. I told this doctor I didn't need to be there. That doctor left the room several times to confer. Came back and said they weren't sure how my file ended up in that pile..after sitting for three HOURS. I know people are busy but this was just unacceptable. I never had this problem with them before in fairness. And when I said it to the doctor they said I should have demanded to be seen! I was so annoyed and their attitude annoyed me even more. They need to get their act together.

Excellent care, dignity and respect.

I had my baby in Wexford a few months back and the care I received was out of this world. All doctors, nurses, cleaners, housekeeping, nurse aids were amazing and so lovely to us for our stay there. A special thank you to nurse Beccy, she was so good to us in delivery ward and after, a real gem. Also Joan was fab too. Hope to see you all again in the near future. Keep up the good work!!!!!

This is on behalf of my late husband, who spent several weeks in and out of hospital. The oncology team and the nurses on St. Vincent's Ward were wonderful, keeping us informed and keeping him comfortable.

This is an awesome hospital, friendly staff, lovely food, an overall joy to stay in. It's a five-star hospital with an amazing staff. It’s a hospital I’d be glad to go back to anytime. Keep up the good work. Kind regards, Brian Sheridan.

Hospital had very helpful and good staff who went above and beyond. The cleaning methods of the cleaners were very poor. Many of the bathrooms were not cleaned properly.

I had a very complicated c-section and felt the aftercare in postnatal ward was not adequate. Especially when compared to pre-care in antenatal and the labour ward, both of which were outstanding. I had to chase medication, blood tests and pain relief constantly in postnatal. Normal hospital beds are not suitable for pain after section, electric high low beds are needed. Bathrooms are not designed for us, toilets are too low. Lack of shelves in shower rooms means a lot of bending. Food overall in the hospital is horrendous.

I had my second baby in Cavan General a few months ago. Like my first experience a few years ago, the care I received was 110%. As a high risk patient, I was exceptionally well looked after. All of the staff on Maternity Ward, midwives, doctors, ladies who made the beds etc... were very nice.

The parking is a disaster in particular for outpatients. Suggestion for a designated 'going home with baby' spots so dads can pack up the cars (usually takes two trips l!)

My daughter had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy there last week. The care she received was second to none. From porters to cleaning staff to surgeons, doctors and nurses. In particular on the children's ward where my daughter was Aisling, Jacintha and Colleen and Colette were all fantastic with her. They were great with my seven-year-old, explained everything before and after the op and made her and me feel very at ease. Nothing was too much trouble for them. My only down point was on the way home when I went to pay for my parking I was told to go to the security office with my ticket as I had been there over night. When I went I asked how or what do I do with my ticket as I didn't know if it could be validated or whatever, the rude staff member told me 'off to the Paystation you go'. I think that staff member might benefit from learning a few lessons in customer service and politeness from the other staff members. Other than that I would highly recommend Tullamore Hospital

I have given high scores because they do their best under extremely difficult circumstances. This hospital needs more funding urgently. I waited nine hours with my arm broken in five places and got no pain relief as I was on a trolley waiting. I had a botched surgery as well and spent a month in this hospital recovering.

Diagnosed with in inflamed gall bladder and gall bladder stones. I was a nervous patient when I arrived at the hospital. From the start, I had a warm, friendly, caring welcome, and felt that I was being well looked after. Everything was explained to me - the surgeon and the anaesthetist both spent time explaining what would happen - which was reassuring. I was first in the queue on that day - and was back in recovery by 11:30am. Unfortunately, I had a bad reaction to the drugs, and wasn't able to come home that afternoon - so was moved to Rathass ward overnight - where the staff (although clearly under great pressure) remained cheerful, helpful and attentive - thank you all so much! Now home and taking it gently - but very grateful to all of you at Kerry General for your kindness during my brief stay. You are heroes!

Am awaiting a partial thyroidectomy under the care of Prof Kerrin. Met him and his nurse specialist and they were both extremely professional and I was well educated regarding upcoming procedure etc...Prof is amazing.

My uncle-in-law attended the ED at 12.59 pm and no bloods were taken until half 4. What is the point of a triage nurse if they only do the vital signs and don't take bloods??? Absolute joke!!! Doctor took bloods at half 4. I thought that nurses working in specialised areas could do bloods etc...obviously not. The whole ED system is chaotic!! It's nearly 10pm and still no sign of being seen. He has a serious issue with his leg and the nurse didn't even look at his leg!!! Am a nurse myself and that is disgraceful!

The only person who explained anything to me was the doctor. He explained everything really well. No one else seemed to know what the procedure was about.

The staff of surgical 3 are fantastic. They have done so much for my sister since moving down from another hospital two weeks ago, she has been through so much in last three months and thanks to the staff who have made her life so much easier.

Discharge letters should be organised and ready when carer collects patient. Generally nursing staff excellent with the exception of one ward I saw where culture sadly differs from other areas of the hospital, particularly among the more senior grades.

Very well looked after.

The surgeons are very good, understanding and easy to have discussions with. The cleaners and waiting staff are also lovely. Shame about one of the nurses giving WRH a bad name. She appears very unhappy in her job and takes it out on all the patients.

I'll never forget one nurse in particular who told me when I entered the hospital unexpectedly to see my mother who suffered undue comfort and distress while waiting four days for an operation, that she as a nurse 'didn't have time to care'. Eternal rest grant unto my poor mother - may her gentle soul rest in peace. Those words will never leave me. Needless to say - I don't think much of the hospital.....

I was very satisfied with all aspects of my treatment and care on this short stay and would opt for this hospital should I need treatment again.

I was admitted under a consultant for not any particular reason. He spoke to me to say hello and sent me a bill for nearly 500 Euro. I was visited by another rushing consultant who scribbled a few lines on a piece of paper and told me to visit them privately the following week. This I did and this doctor was very condescending throughout the appointment. They took my money and when my GP rang to ask my results, they said it was in my head and there was nothing wrong. I have since been diagnosed by another professional with a chronic disease.