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Dr Jessica Bate 2022-10-22 Person 5 5 0

We are so grateful that Jessica is our son’s consultant. After his cancer diagnosis and transfer to Piam Brown, Jessica was just amazing. Our world had just been turned upside down and Jessica was so calm and reassuring which helped us so much, she clearly explained his treatment plan and the side effects to be expected so we were fully prepared and informed. We spent many months as inpatient so got to know Jessica well and she is such a lovely, caring person. I honestly don’t think we would have got through treatment without her kindness and reassurance during those difficult months. Even though our son was only four during treatment, Jessica included him in conversations - although he didn’t really understand what was going on, but it was nice that he was included and not just talked about like he wasn’t there. We have now finished treatment, so see Jessica in clinic every few months and my son always looks forward to seeing her. It is clear Jessica cares deeply about the children she treats and the rest of the family too! If I have any questions between clinic visits, Jessica is always quick to respond to me via email, which is appreciated. An absolute credit to Southampton Hospital and the NHS!