Parent of young autistic boy praises Tipperary University Hospital after first A&E visit

A parent of a young child with autism has praised staff Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel for the wonderful care he received while attending the A&E unit this week.

In a Facebook group for the hospital, the anonymous parent praised staff working at the hospital saying that everyone 'went above and beyond that day'.

"Spent the morning in TUH with my Young Autistic man," began the parent.

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"From the time we went into A&E , ecg done seen by Archie (nurse) and brought over to MAU by Mark (porter) he was shown and given time to digest what was happening.

"Listen to, given time to process it all, all questions answered, bloods taken by an angel, onto x-ray again super patience by the staff, questions answered. We HAD a lot of questions.

"All the doctors he met and lead cardiologist went above and beyond today. He wore his ASIAM lanyard almost like a protection, but he was seen and heard.

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"Thank you to everyone who soothed our worried minds today. I hope the staff today will see this. We are thankful and grateful."

The Facebook group was established by the Save Our Acute Hospital Services Committee in 2008 and contains helpful information including phone numbers for services in the hospital.