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"Non existent mobile reception leading to patient isolation"

About: Osborne Park Hospital

(as a relative),

At the time of writing this story, my parent is currently a patient in the L building at Osborne Park Hospital. They are unable to get out of bed by themselves which has meant they are spending a lot of time alone.

Most of our family and friends live too far away to travel to visit often. Many of us would love to call my parent and talk to them on the phone but mobile reception in the L building is non existent. 

As a result my parent has become isolated from the world and their mental health is suffering terribly. I don't understand how it's possible for there to be no reception in a single story building in Osborne Park. I believe there's no excuse for it. 

I've watched many patients and staff have to go out into the car park to get reception. But my parent is unable to get outside by themselves so they can't even do that. I'm so very frustrated and upset that my parent can't call and talk to my siblings, the rest of the family or their friends. 

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Response from Jodi Graham, Executive Director, SCGOPHCG, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group 3 weeks ago
Jodi Graham
Executive Director, SCGOPHCG,
Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group
Submitted on 22/09/2025 at 9:45 AM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 1:19 PM


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Dear zebradb73,

Thank you for taking the time to share your story on Care Opinion.

I was very sorry to hear that your parent has felt isolated during their admission to Osborne Park Hospital and that family and friends have been unable to call them due to non-existent mobile reception.

We’re actively working to resolve the network issues affecting the L building. In the meantime, I encourage you to speak with the ward team caring for your parent. They are well-placed to help explore alternative ways to stay connected.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to them; they’re there to support you. I understand how distressing it can be to feel disconnected from your loved ones, and I hope this guidance offers a helpful path forward during this challenging time.

Kind regards,

Jodi Graham

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