A cold could kill my daughter - hospital visits feel like a death sentence

"Delia Lodge expressed her fears, stating, 'Even a common cold could kill Rebecca.' She described the A&E waiting area as feeling like a 'death sentence' for her daughter, who has terminal cancer."

"Delia has started campaigning for a safe place for cancer patients, gathering 2,500 signatures. She emphasized the need for separate waiting areas, saying, 'These patients can die if they come into contact with people within the A&E.'"

"Despite her concerns, Delia stated, 'I cannot fault the NHS' and praised the 'marvellous, superb, and professional' staff at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, highlighting the importance of patient safety."

Rebecca Quayle, who has terminal cancer, is at risk from infections in crowded A&E waiting areas, according to her mother, Delia Lodge. Delia fears that even a cold could be fatal for Rebecca. She is advocating for separate waiting areas for cancer patients at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, where the cancer unit is closed during evenings and weekends, forcing patients to use A&E. Delia has gathered 2,500 signatures in support of her campaign, while acknowledging the professionalism of NHS staff.

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