Dad thanks Sheffield Children's Hospital for 'remarkable treatment' of daughter

A Worksop dad has praised staff at Sheffield Children’s Hospital after they treated his two-year-old daughter Annabelle for a kidney infection.
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Two-year-old Annabelle was taken to Sheffield Children’s after she started suffering from a persistent high fever, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Dad Joe said: “Before we arrived at Sheffield Children’s, Annabelle was being treated for suspected PIMS-TS (Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome) which is linked to COVID-19.

“We were transferred to Sheffield Children’s as the cause of this reaction was still unknown.

Joe and Annabelle at Sheffield Children's HospitalJoe and Annabelle at Sheffield Children's Hospital
Joe and Annabelle at Sheffield Children's Hospital

"The Embrace team were thoroughly accommodating and even help strap me to the bed and transfer us all wrapped up in a cuddle which was the least stressful way to transport my child. Putting the patient first in this manner was truly remarkable.”

Annabelle had a series of scans – on her heart, kidneys, blood, urine and stool – plus a COVID-19 test before she was diagnosed with a kidney infection because one of her kidneys was a few centimetres larger than the other.

She was treated with intravenous antibiotics for a few more days before her temperature began to settle down.

Annabelle feeling better at Sheffield Children's Hospital.Annabelle feeling better at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
Annabelle feeling better at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

Joe added: “When my wife rang me the next morning to say Annabelle had got a good night’s sleep without needing any further medication and her temperature was normal it was it was one of the highlights of the year so far.”

After being kept in for observation, Annabelle was able to go home – but not before one last round of toast and pot of jelly.

Joe said: “What always amazes me is how quickly things in life can change. All your priorities go out of the window when your kids are sick and to have such an amazing hospital nearby makes me feel truly lucky.

Joe and Annabelle at Sheffield Children's Hospital.Joe and Annabelle at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
Joe and Annabelle at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

“I work in the field of genetics for a living and I’m often amazed at what we can achieve with modern science but at the heart of it all is still the nurses, doctors and all the other staff that keep Sheffield Children’s running and keep us safe.

“I think positive feedback is not always shared and it is sometimes assumed that people know what a brilliant job they do. I just wanted to say this so that everyone can know how truly appreciative I am for the care my daughter received.”