I HAVE just spent the Christmas period convalescing in Harewood House — a dismal prospect you my think, however, I have just experienced a level of care and rehabilitation that has left me extremely impressed with the services they provide. I do not think that many people in Tavistock and the surrounding area realise that there is such a wonderful rehabilitation unit at Harewood.
In December I had a hip replacement including a bone graft at Derriford Hospital. Neither my family nor I could provide the level of care I needed to recover from such a major operation, therefore I was transferred to Harewood to convalesce.
I have been cared for around the clock by highly skilled therapists and other staff. I offer my highest praise, and I hope that the unit will be able to continue in this good work. The prospect of being in a home over Christmas was quite depressing, however, visits from Father (and Mother) Christmas, a stocking and a wonderful meal soon cheered everyone up!
I offer my deepest gratitude to the staff at Harewood. I hope this letter raises awareness of this unit, as it provides home from home comfort with all the reassurance of swift medical attention if any problems occur.
Pauline Eick
23 Drakes Park
Bere Alston