Going to A&E Alone?

I have been alone many times, I just tell the wife if they keep me in I'll see when I get home lol I was there 2 weeks ago, 13 hour wait

I've been alone a good few times unless it's for my kids but have to say even that was quick was in and out within 30 mins

Not really, more often than not it's not possible to drive yourself to the emergency dept, and it's soooooo boring sitting and waiting alone.

Depends really on how i was feeling and what my issue was. If i felt i might lose consciousness or couldn’t explain myself correctly, i would take someone with me.

I couldn't I've got Agoraphobia so don't go out alone. The NHS should take in to consideration that not everyone can go alone.

I've only ever gone to the A&E for our son but my husband has been to the A&E alone before and if I needed to go then I would go alone if possible.

I can’t think of a time that I would have gone alone, always a family member with me. Broken bones or sent from doctors for other reasons.

I’ve been alone numerous times (when I’ve actually needed to go) doesn’t bother me in the slightest tbh, just the wait times that’s the problem

It depends on what it’s for if it’s something simple like a broken bone then yes but if it’s more serious ie life or death I would have company

Yes, I've been alone before during the pandemic. It would depend on the issue of course, but if it was something where I didn't physically (or mentally?) need help, then I don't need anyone else to be with me.

The only time I went alone was when I had to at the very end of the pandemic. It was absolutely horrendous, you were suddenly discharged and nobody asked if you had a lift waiting or gave you a chance to call anybody. I would much rather have company especially if I needed help (which is normally the case if I have gone to A & E as I hate hospitals).

My last two visit to A&E I was on my own - my wife dropped me off and then picked me up (at 3am Monday morning!) didnt seem fair to keep her there for what was likely to be a long wait. These messages to come in on your own are to avoid too many none patients in the department. On my attendances there were some patients who seemed to have whole families with them. We are not talking small children either.

My daughter is coming along to my appointment with me on Monday at Sheffield Hand Centre,Northern General Hospital as I have an appointment for Xrays after putting my hand out to stop myself falling on the way to Walk In Centre on Boxing Day in the dark foggy weather,Injured my hand & now wearing a splint, bloodied my knee also..

Daughter studied Diagnostic Radiography at Uni so will know what questions to ask & I hate going to Hospital appointments on my own.

My daughter is coming along to my appointment at Sheffield Hand Centre, Northern General Hospital on Monday when I have to have further xrays on my hand..

I tripped over in the dark foggy weather on the lane up to Sheffield's Walk In Centre on Boxing Day, put out my hand to stop me falling & now my right hand is in a splint,my left hand was bruised & I ended up with a bloody knee.

Daughter studied Radiography at Uni so will know what questions to ask & I hate going to Hospital alone..

Well if you live in Yeovil the car parks are so expensive its much cheaper to get someone to drop you off and then drive off or just use a taxi. I've been to A&E a few times and always used a taxi or walked on my own as I'm only a 8 minute walk away from the hospital.

I would but it depends why you’re going, as if you’re concussed it would not be ideal to be alone. Also, I’ve got family members I need to translate for, so the advice obviously doesn’t consider those who aren’t fluent in English (mind you, after my last trip to the hospital, it appears that a lot of the staff aren’t fluent either)

When I have been in the past I do generally have someone with me. This is because I don’t drive, through health issues so always have someone with me.

I started going on my own during covid, and so now my husband just drops me off. My mum is terrified to go by herself, so never goes alone

Too many people ringing 999 because they have toothache ect so when you go to a&E they're completely full off time wasters

Yes it doesn't bother me

I always go on my own, as my partner has to stay at home looking after our children. I actually prefer it, as waiting times are very long, and this way I don't have to worry about my companion getting bored! But I have to say when it was something serious, like 4 years ago, I would have liked to have had someone with me. And I do understand that some people, like those with mental health problems or the elderly, just can't do it at all.

No definitely not I had an epileptic fit and due to circumstances was taken in on my own I was first asked if I was drunk by a nurse A doctor comfirmed it was epilepsy and told the nurse it is in my record I do not drink I was told I would be taken to a ward The ward was a corridor filled with people with issues with drink or drugs there was sick on the floor I wet myself this is very common in epilepsy I had to have the nurse change me with only a small screen across, that had gaps in it l could see out, so people could obviously

waiting to pass would be able to see in Also I needed taking to the toilet no one available ,

was in 24 hours nothing to drink or eat I had not got any money with me for snack machine so I got nothing So yes you do need someone with you to maintain your human rights getting you a wheelchair to take you to toilet Get you something to eat from machine and best of all I did not even get a drink of water even though I asked for one on numerous occasions Someone with you could get one from the machine for you Also someone with you is company and can speak up for you when you are not well Also someone else can help get you there and back when you are ill

I would feel very uncomfortable going alone. I have dyslexia and I can't cope with taking in all the information during stressful times

Unless you're an actual child, there's no need to take anyone with you

I live alone so if I had to go to A&E I wouldn't have much choice anyway

Last time I drove myself. No point going with anyone it was a work related injury. I got bitten so it was a lovely rest. Got paid to sit on my phone. I wish they took longer to see me

Lots of people have anxiety etc my daughter 23 I have to go with her. She has a meltdown surrounded by so many people but I’m ok going alone. Think depends on the circumstances

Depends. Yes I would go alone and have been alone, and to the walk in centre. To be honest I hate being in the walk in centre and it’s like a family affair with multiple adults and kids for one patient and there being no one for actual patients to sit. I was in A&E during Covid where there were strict rules on being alone or with one other person and there was a patient with three other people with her and they were completely ignoring the nurses asking two of them to leave.