After hours service is worth the money

My mother-in-law, Veronica Betty Jones, had an accidental fall in the grounds of Kathleen Cottage, Woy Woy Communtiy Aged Care's dementia unit, on the morning of May 4.

Due to the severe nature of the injury to her arm, the advice of the registered nurse on site was that she needed a doctor's attention.

It was decided to take Betty to the After Hours Medical Service at Woy Woy Hospital.

This proved to be the best and most humane decision for Betty.

In the past five years, I have had many experiences at Gosford Emergency with my sister, father-in-law, mother, father and mother-in-law; and while it provides an excellent service, it is by necessity large and can be intimidating and impersonal.

At the Woy Woy after hours service, the care was professional, reassuring, caring and personal.

I could not speak highly enough of Dr Sumar, the duty nurse and the receptionist.

This is a very worthwhile service and I support any moves to retain and maintain it.

It is worth every cent of taxpayer's money that goes into it.

Caroline Jones Killcare