Watford General Hospital

Went to A&E in agony at 3.30am on Friday am. Was seen v. quickly by Luke in Triage and although technically the initial problem was tooth related, but had escalated to an abcess the doctor on duty saw me and gave me a hugely healthy dose of painkillers and antibiotics. I can only commend their kindness to me. I was a mess and if they’d wanted to be red tape they didn’t have to help. I can only say how immensely grateful I am as the pain was horrendous. Thank you to both of these kind souls.

I came to Watford General for a blood test, so the department I was at was the Blood clinic which at the time I went on a Monday between 10:30 am to 12:30pm it was full with people waiting to be seen. You have to take number from the ticket machine and wait for your number to be called. While whittling the time away I noticed it had a naff counter selling basic rolls and chocolate bars– pinicle of health! You also had an nonchalant elderly lady selling her knitting a mainly baby wear– all proceeds go to charity.
The main entrance as you enter has a mini WH Smith selling junk food offers which I put my hands up! — walked out with packet of Walkers crisps and a chocolate bar. They did try with with adding fruit, nuts and healthy sandwich– but with those offers on your not looking at that at all!!!
I got bored of the wait and came back later, around 1:30pm which had less people waiting. I did jump the que because a number was called and no one went through. I pleaded with the guy that I have to go to work soon (its approximately a 1hr half wait) he spoke to his sheboss and he got the go ahead.
The blood test took about five minutes and the guy was lovely .
I agree with a previous reviewer that this places needs serious money being thrown at it, it’s know state of the art building. I mean the Health Campus is on its way and that’s costing millions so I don’t think Watford General going to get any loving like that for a long time.
Good to see a bike parking shed in place, because I do see a lot of nurses cycling to work.

Brilliant staff, awful awful awful building!!!
The staff were so friendly and helpful, however the building just looks so grotty and doesn’t look like it has had any money spent on it for decades.

Parking here, like most hospitals is very expensive and extremely difficult especially once ward visiting starts at 2pm. The hospital itself is ok, quick and easy to check in for appointment although waited half hour after my appointment time to see the doctor. Going back again soon hopefully won’t wait as long next time

Excellent staff here-​particularly intensive care unit which cared for one of my family recently.