Blood test at Dulwich Hospital. 2 1/2 hour wait this week

[PeckhamRose]

One of the phlebotomists is on holiday and there is just one guy with a student and he looks exhausted. There were about 60 people there and as one person went in I asked how long she had waited and she said 2 hours but so many more people had come since. So approx 2.5 hours. And this is at a normally quiet time, ie. NOT first thing in the morning. I have registered a complaint with the Patient and Liaison Office and they said this had been going on all week. The poor guy looked tired and it is not fair on him!

Anyway, so just letting you know if you have to go this week. Don't!

[PeckhamRose]

Surely this is an East Dulwich specific useful posting, rather than lounging? Oh well..

[maxxi]

If you need a blood test for your GP you can use Kings on Tuesdays, 12.30 to 4.45pm, and Fridays, 7.30am to 12.30pm but not at any other times.

[PeckhamRose]

Thanks Maxxi. Really grateful, as I hope others are too for your info!

[minder]

I went with my Mum and Dad to Dulwich Hospital for their blood tests recently. Agree with PeckhamRose that it's not acceptable to be kept waiting in a small, dinghy corridor for nearly 3 hours.

Maxxi's info was useful but outside of those hours then Dulwich Hospital is the only choice for routine blood tests.

[Pugwash]

Last time I went to Kings for a blood test it was 2 hour wait.

[PeckhamRose]

Thanks Pugwash. At least they have a coffee shop nearby. In Dulwich it's a dingy corridor when the big room is full. Did you complain to PALS (based in the section of the hospital next to the Golden Jubilee Wing) about it? If everyone complained they would have to do something. (One would hope!)