Patient Stories
During our board meetings held in public, we invite patients to talk to us about their experiences of local health care – referred to as a ‘patient story’.
Patient stories are a powerful way of bringing experiences to life and making them accessible to other people. Our board listens to and focuses on the patients overall experience rather than just a clinical condition or as an outcome. These stories help to understand what is important to local people, what works well and what can be improved. Please click on the links below to view the latest patient stories.
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Leigh and Paul's story
Leigh was caring for her husband Paul in the final stages of terminal cancer when she discovered she had a malignant tumour herself. And then the COVID pandemic reached the UK. This is their story.
Alan's story
Alan talks about getting COVID-19 and how local health and care helped him after being on a ventilator and then experiencing "long COVID".
Rebecca and Laura's stories
The different experiences of two mums who gave birth in the winter of 2020/21 under the care of Basildon Hospital.
Phillip's story
Phillip shares his experience of using the MyCOPD app and how it has helped him manage his respiratory condition.
Helen and Esther's Story
Theresa's Story
Laura and Angela's Stories
