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"Amazing Ward Clerks"

About: Perth Children's Hospital / Ward 5A - Mental Health

(as a service user),

During some of the most intense and difficult times our family received comfort and reassurance from the ward clerks on Ward 5A. We were greeted with smiles and offers of assistance. As we were walked to the Pod they were caring and able to tell when we needed support or when we needed a laugh. I felt the intuition and wisdom of these amazing ladies was so appreciated. Sometimes you need a little light humour to put you in the right frame of mind to visit your very unwell child. Sometimes you need someone to just listen. I felt they were very respectful and their ability to just know what we needed was uncanny. I feel they always go above and beyond to not only greet people but they make the boring tasks like paperwork much easier. I noticed they are also amazing at remembering names and faces as well as the little things shared during what can be brief conversations. Plus, I feel they show kindness and consideration to the young person. 

We recently found out that Sarah is leaving to get married. Whilst we congratulate her and wish her well, I feel she leaves massive shoes to fill.

We were also told that Jenny has been offered a position elsewhere. Obviously we are happy for her, however I feel it would be a huge loss to the ward.

I believe one person can make a huge impact on how an admission to that ward goes. I feel Jenny makes that impact. Her phone manner is friendly and respectful. She responds to every request in a timely fashion.

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Response from Sylvia Lennon, Executive Director, CAMHS, Child and Adolescent Health Service - WA 7 months ago
Sylvia Lennon
Executive Director, CAMHS,
Child and Adolescent Health Service - WA
Submitted on 21/09/2023 at 3:40 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 4:17 PM


Dear normags63,

Many thanks for sharing your experiences of interactions with the administration staff on Ward 5A. Jenny and Sarah do go above and beyond to ensure that they are kind and considerate in order to support families and carers. I am very pleased to hear that this has been positive and helpful in what must have been a very difficult time having an unwell child. Administration staff are the initial ‘face’ of the service, and we too appreciate that their attitude and disposition are vitally important for parents and carers to feel reassured. I have passed on your feedback to Jenny, Sarah and the 5A team.

Thank you once again for sharing your story and I hope that your child is making a recovery.

Kind regards

Sylvia Lennon
Executive Director
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

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