Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a mixed experience with significant variation in service quality across different areas of the practice. On the positive side, several patients report satisfaction with clinical care, noting compassionate physicians, welcoming reception staff, and reliable nursing support. Some patients specifically commend the practice for proactive health screening and minimal waiting times. However, these positive experiences are substantially offset by widespread concerns about appointment access, with multiple patients describing booking as difficult or impossible, and phone lines frequently blocked or unresponsive.

Communication and follow-up emerge as persistent problem areas. Patients report unresponsive administrative processes, delayed prescription handling, and failures to process referrals or provide promised callbacks. Reception experience is inconsistent, with some praising courtesy and professionalism whilst others describe dismissive or disrespectful interactions. Several patients highlight extended hold times on telephone calls and challenges securing timely consultations, suggesting systemic capacity constraints.

Administrative delays appear particularly problematic, affecting registration processing, appointment scheduling, and prescription management. Patients express frustration with unresolved follow-ups and lack of accountability when complaints are raised. Whilst some acknowledge the practice operates under resource limitations, the frequency of complaints regarding responsiveness and organisation suggests these issues significantly impact patient confidence in the service.

Appointment

35.80 %
Poor

Reception

38.50 %
Poor

Cleanliness

65.00 %
Great

Care

45.25 %
Poor

Respect

40.15 %
Poor

Seen on time

42.30 %
Poor

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Chris M. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Exceptional healthcare with attentive and proactive staff

Transferred from a previous medical practice, and I'm thoroughly impressed. The waiting times are minimal, and the personnel are cordial and supportive. What's more, they're exceptionally proactive - within a fortnight of registering, they initiated a bowel cancer screening test unprompted, which my previous healthcare provider completely overlooked.

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Nigel P. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Professional service that exceeded my expectations

Extremely supportive and thoroughly competent.

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Simon W. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Compassionate care saved our family's peace

After Haven's unexpected health decline, we relocated. The experience has been absolutely exceptional. Considering our numerous medical challenges, this place has been remarkable.

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Emma E. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service prevents basic medical care access

Recently signed up in the new neighborhood, but my registration paperwork languished on someone's desk for nearly a week before being processed. This administrative delay prevented me from scheduling a blood test. When I finally managed to book an appointment, it was promptly cancelled. I attempted to reschedule by phone, calling repeatedly—around 40 times—without success. After an hour, I eventually connected with staff who only offered 9am slots, which didn't work for me. As a result, I've decided to seek registration elsewhere. My health is suffering, my stress levels are high, and I'm still unable to receive necessary medical care. Due to their inefficient handling of a simple registration process, I've now lost an additional two weeks in accessing treatment. This entire experience has been a complete waste of everyone's time.

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Zebbedy Z. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Worst medical practice ever terrible patient care

I'm baffled how this medical practice continues to operate. Receptionist Claire displayed shocking unprofessionalism, repeatedly hanging up when I attempted to ask her name for a formal complaint, which I eventually filed after confirming details with another staff member. The doctors are disappointingly inadequate; I've endured persistent lower abdominal pain for over a year without proper attention. Telephone appointments are scarce and provide zero meaningful resolution or assistance. Despite repeatedly requesting diagnostic scans due to concerning symptoms, I've been met with indifference. A gastroenterology referral exists, but with an unconscionable waiting list exceeding one year. It's absolutely unacceptable that patients—especially those with complex health needs or mental health challenges—are subjected to such abysmal, negligent healthcare. This practice should be thoroughly ashamed of their complete failure to provide basic medical care and compassion.

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Barry M. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Compassionate care despite nhs challenges

My spouse and I have consistently experienced excellent treatment at this medical center. It's important to recognize that all general practitioner clinics face personnel challenges, which should be considered when evaluating their service. The National Health Service is clearly struggling with limited resources and excessive demand.

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Colin W. Google 5 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible customer service and endless waiting times

Spent an exhausting 70 minutes on hold, first with three representatives, then another 36 minutes with two more, and still failed to resolve my issue. The customer service experience was incredibly frustrating and completely unacceptable.

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Kirsty M. Google 5 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service from unprofessional lisa at reception

Absolutely terrible service! The receptionist was extremely uncooperative when I asked for her name, though I eventually discovered it was Lisa. Her telephone etiquette was shockingly unprofessional and the most disrespectful I've ever encountered.

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Emma B. Google 7 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Exceptional healthcare with compassionate and efficient service

I have absolutely no complaints about this medical practice. In the past, I recall enduring long waits in cramped waiting areas, with insufficient seating and typically being seen well beyond my scheduled appointment time. Today, however, the treatment I received was impeccable. The surgery appears to be run by well-organized, comprehensive, and compassionate physicians who truly go above and beyond. Moreover, the reception staff and nurses are incredibly welcoming and supportive. They deliver outstanding service despite the limitations of their resources.

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Wayne W. Google 8 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Perfect product for my needs

Highly satisfactory and meets my expectations perfectly

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Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a mixed experience with significant variation in service quality across different areas of the practice. On the positive side, several patients report satisfaction with clinical care, noting compassionate physicians, welcoming reception staff, and reliable nursing support. Some patients specifically commend the practice for proactive health screening and minimal waiting times. However, these positive experiences are substantially offset by widespread concerns about appointment access, with multiple patients describing booking as difficult or impossible, and phone lines frequently blocked or unresponsive.

Communication and follow-up emerge as persistent problem areas. Patients report unresponsive administrative processes, delayed prescription handling, and failures to process referrals or provide promised callbacks. Reception experience is inconsistent, with some praising courtesy and professionalism whilst others describe dismissive or disrespectful interactions. Several patients highlight extended hold times on telephone calls and challenges securing timely consultations, suggesting systemic capacity constraints.

Administrative delays appear particularly problematic, affecting registration processing, appointment scheduling, and prescription management. Patients express frustration with unresolved follow-ups and lack of accountability when complaints are raised. Whilst some acknowledge the practice operates under resource limitations, the frequency of complaints regarding responsiveness and organisation suggests these issues significantly impact patient confidence in the service.

Appointment

35.80 %
Poor

Reception

38.50 %
Poor

Cleanliness

65.00 %
Great

Care

45.25 %
Poor

Respect

40.15 %
Poor

Seen on time

42.30 %
Poor
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