Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reflects a mixed experience with this practice. Clinical care is consistently praised, with patients noting the competence, compassion, and professionalism demonstrated by clinicians and nursing staff. Many patients report positive experiences with appointment availability, with some able to secure same-day appointments or access alternative booking options such as callbacks. Reception staff are frequently described as welcoming, supportive, and courteous.

However, significant concerns emerge around telephone access and waiting times. Multiple patients report difficulty reaching the practice by phone, experiencing prolonged hold times, busy signals, and unresponsive lines. In-person booking attempts have also proven challenging for some. Appointment management shows inconsistency, with patients experiencing extended waits beyond scheduled times, sometimes lasting 40 to 60 minutes. One patient reported being turned away despite arriving late, then observing others called ahead despite arriving later.

Communication and responsiveness during booking interactions present additional concerns, with some patients describing reception staff as unwelcoming or dismissive during phone calls. A small number of patients reported unmet care needs or delayed investigation of symptoms. Overall, while clinical delivery and courtesy are strengths, operational efficiency in telephone access and appointment scheduling requires attention.

Appointment

65.00 %
Great

Reception

62.00 %
Average

Cleanliness

75.00 %
Great

Care

82.50 %
Great

Respect

75.00 %
Great

Seen on time

58.00 %
Average

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About the GP

  • Accepts all feedback, both positive and negative.

Contact Information

  • 01207 272272
  • Cedars Medical Group Cedar Cres, Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6HU

Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reflects a mixed experience with this practice. Clinical care is consistently praised, with patients noting the competence, compassion, and professionalism demonstrated by clinicians and nursing staff. Many patients report positive experiences with appointment availability, with some able to secure same-day appointments or access alternative booking options such as callbacks. Reception staff are frequently described as welcoming, supportive, and courteous.

However, significant concerns emerge around telephone access and waiting times. Multiple patients report difficulty reaching the practice by phone, experiencing prolonged hold times, busy signals, and unresponsive lines. In-person booking attempts have also proven challenging for some. Appointment management shows inconsistency, with patients experiencing extended waits beyond scheduled times, sometimes lasting 40 to 60 minutes. One patient reported being turned away despite arriving late, then observing others called ahead despite arriving later.

Communication and responsiveness during booking interactions present additional concerns, with some patients describing reception staff as unwelcoming or dismissive during phone calls. A small number of patients reported unmet care needs or delayed investigation of symptoms. Overall, while clinical delivery and courtesy are strengths, operational efficiency in telephone access and appointment scheduling requires attention.

Appointment

65.00 %
Great

Reception

62.00 %
Average

Cleanliness

75.00 %
Great

Care

82.50 %
Great

Respect

75.00 %
Great

Seen on time

58.00 %
Average
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