Royal Free Hospital

[Mummymoors85]

Hi all, I've been referred to Royal Free Hospital as my hospital are clearly hitting a brick wall. Has anyone had any experience with royal free. Is it easy to get to via the train??

It's going to be a long journey so I'm trying to prepare myself TIA x

[LAJ123]

Hello there,

I had my transplant at the Royal Free in March 2016.

I would be very happy to share with you my experience of the process from first appointment all the way to the follow up post transplant.

However, I will only be specific about a hospital in private messages as I don't really think its appropriate to talk about a hospital unit where I had treatment, in a public access forum.

Jim

[Mummymoors85 in reply to LAJ123]

Hello Jim, thank you for your reply. Yes please if you don't mind.

I'm no where near transplant stage but would love to know experiences of the hospital itself.

Carla

[susieanna]

I would certainly recommend the Royal Free . It's a very good Hospital. Belsize Park is nearest underground on Northern Line. Then a short walk or a few bus stops away. Also if you are up to it I would take the opportunity to explore stunning Hampstead.

[Mummymoors85 in reply to susieanna]

Thank you. I've never been to London nor on the tube for that matter. So it's alittle daunting. Xx

[susieanna in reply to Mummymoors85]

Yes, i understand, but Its very easy to get around London and use the tube; crowded usually, but easy to navigate. xx

[Leanne77]

Did u get referred to the royal free hospital as I don't feel I'm

Getting the right help from my hospital as my health is so complex

[Mummymoors85 in reply to Leanne77]

Hi Leanne yes I did. My local hospital hasn't got the expertise to understand my care.

[Barnetaccounts]

I've been treated at The Royal Free since I was diagnosed. I write a blog about my experiences from then until today. My transplant failed due to a massive haemorrhage, and have somehow gone from 12 hours to live to still being well and active 8 months later. My blog can be found at 1liver1life.com. Wish you all the best.

[Jo3560]

I have been under the hepatology and haematology teams at the Royal Free Hospital for 12 years now. The care and support I have been given has been outstanding . Belsize Park is the nearest tube station and is very easy to get to . Best of luck to you .

[Adelou]

You can get the London overground to the Royal Free at Hampstead. You need Hampstead Heath station. When you come out of the station turn left, past the Garden Gate & go down the hill & it's the big building in front of you it's about a 5 min walk M&S is on the corner

[Kimgilluk404]

Hi my husband just had a liver transplant royal free done a wonderful job staff and doctors we're wonderful kim

[Leanne77]

Thank you all for your help and support I v learnt more from these forums than I have my doctors. I'm waiting for more stents in my heart as I have heart disease but I'm stage 4 liver cirrhosis and diabetes but Iv been sober over a year does anyone know if I could get referred to the royal free hospital and be entitled to a transplant if I ask my gp?

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