Patient Experience Summary

Appointment access remains the most significant challenge facing this practice, with patients consistently reporting extensive phone queue delays, limited availability, and a booking system that fails to meet demand. Callers frequently experience waits of 30 minutes to over an hour only to be told no slots remain, creating a frustrating cycle where patients are instructed to call back the following day. The phone infrastructure appears inadequate for the patient population, and the online booking platform has generated mixed feedback regarding functionality and accessibility.

While reception staff and clinical practitioners generally receive positive recognition for courtesy, professionalism, and compassionate care, these strengths are substantially undermined by systemic operational failures. Patients report issues with prescription management, administrative delays, poor communication about appointment changes, and lack of continuity when seeing different practitioners. Several reviews highlight concerns about staffing levels and the reliance on locum doctors rather than permanent GPs, contributing to inconsistent care experiences.

The practice environment itself is noted as clean and well-maintained, and some patients have experienced positive outcomes when they successfully access appointments. However, the overwhelming pattern across feedback indicates that appointment availability difficulties and communication failures create significant barriers to care, with some patients choosing to transfer to alternative providers or use walk-in centres instead.

Appointment

15.89 %
Bad

Reception

24.32 %
Bad

Cleanliness

72.34 %
Great

Care

35.67 %
Poor

Respect

26.78 %
Bad

Seen on time

18.56 %
Bad

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Joshua S. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Worst medical care for my newborn

A truly dreadful medical facility that excels in dismissing patients. Don't waste your time seeking assistance, as their inept front desk personnel will simply claim they're fully booked and redirect you to the emergency room for urgent matters. Completely ineffective, they couldn't even spare a moment to provide support for a three-day-old infant.

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Rob S. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Prescription frustration at this clinic

The employees are incredibly supportive and accommodating. There's abundant parking available at the neighboring grocery store. Despite this, the fundamental services are consistently problematic. Obtaining a recurring prescription is an incredibly frustrating experience. They claim it will be prepared, but it never materializes, forcing you to follow up multiple times. Core functions are utterly unreliable. Once more, the staff are wonderfully helpful and have always been willing to assist... My apologies...

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Marie S. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Frustrating appointment system that never works

Absolutely terrible experience. I attempted to schedule an appointment only to be informed I must utilize Anima. Upon returning home to submit a request, I received a notification that no appointments were accessible today and was advised to retry the following day. I rarely seek medical attention; in truth, I've been registered with this practice for four years without ever consulting a physician.

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Dave H. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service and useless support team

this establishment is a complete farce. they consistently deflect responsibility onto Anima. simply perform your duties competently from the beginning. a full week has passed, and i'm still pursuing a basic inquiry. i could have been in a life-threatening situation by now. total incompetents.

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AW

Aleksandra W. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Poor!

Reception staff ruined my morning

The medical professionals like doctors and nurses demonstrate a welcoming and supportive approach. Nevertheless, interactions with the front desk personnel can vary significantly based on individual staff members and their current disposition. Some can be extremely accommodating, while others come across as dismissive and discourteous. During my recent visit, I encountered an unhelpful staff member whose condescending manner made me feel unwelcome and bothersome. Ultimately, my specific concern remained unaddressed during this encounter...

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Cristina I. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Ignored when dealing with health struggles

The staff proved utterly unhelpful throughout my experience. Despite diligently attempting to obtain a working adjustments form and communicating my sick leave requirements, my requests seemed overwhelming for them. They persistently recommended Anima as a universal solution, without genuinely comprehending the potential complications if the approach proves ineffective, which could force an employee to work while feeling unwell. Even when I candidly shared my struggles with depression stemming from intense pain and my urgent need for rest, I was still denied a break, despite maintaining consistent workplace attendance. I'm uncertain what specific health conditions would finally prompt their support. It's profoundly disheartening to realize that despite my significant health challenges, I could not secure any meaningful assistance.

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Nick H. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Smooth checkout with friendly tech support

Exceptional support and outstanding performance with the recently installed computing infrastructure

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Katie P. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible customer service destroyed my day

Absolute rock bottom rating doesn't even begin to capture how terrible this experience was! The service is hands-down the most abysmal I've ever encountered nationwide. Stay far away from this disaster!

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Duel C. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Waited an hour for nothing

Subpar customer experience.

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Emily F. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Dangerous birth control nearly cost me everything

I'd award zero stars if the rating system allowed it. Living with PCOS already complicates my healthcare, but this medical centre prescribed birth control that directly contradicts NHS medical guidelines. As a result, I experienced a mini stroke and now find myself frequently at Liverpool women's hospital seeking treatment for the complications. Fortunately, the staff at Bath Street were able to recognize and acknowledge the serious medical error that had occurred.

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Jacquie F. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Quick help when I needed it

Urgent medical visit needed. Personnel were welcoming and helpful. Appointment started precisely as scheduled.

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Micky T. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Waited 59 minutes for nothing

The service here is absolutely abysmal, with such incompetence that you're forced to hope they might accidentally get something right on the second or third attempt. My experiences have been a nightmare of constant rescheduling, chasing down missing test results, and being forced to repeat tests due to their errors. Even when I switched to private healthcare, they still managed to mess up referral documents multiple times. The final straw was waiting nearly an hour in a queue of nine people, only to be unceremoniously disconnected when I finally reached the front. My advice: avoid this place at all costs. It's a complete disaster.

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Charmy E. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible clinic with zero appointment slots

Zero stars would be too generous for this practice. They repeatedly fed me false promises about weekend appointments, only to find they were shut. They continuously accept new patients while offering no available time slots. They are simply the epitome of greed and unethical behavior 😈

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Dendirty D. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Frustrating wait times and no callbacks

I can't get through to anyone on the phone line. Scheduling an appointment seems completely out of the question. I'm questioning the value of my tax contributions. I'd really like my money back at this point.

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BB

Blue B. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Wasted hours waiting on pointless phone call

Zero Stars. I sought a consultation about my prescription, and they set up a telephone appointment. During the call, I was informed that I require an in-person blood test, blood pressure measurement, and additional examinations that can only be conducted face-to-face! The phone wait is an absolute gamble - even when the system claims I'm first in the queue, I can still be left listening to endless ringing for quarter of an hour. I've been a patient at this medical practice for more than two decades, and its quality has progressively deteriorated to the point where it's now completely ineffective.

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Liz H. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Average!

Waited forever to see a doc

Wait times are excessive, and there's a clear shortage of physicians, making appointments frustratingly delayed and inconvenient.

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LW

Lisa W. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Quick and friendly service every time

Every visit has been pleasant, with quick service and welcoming staff.

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SR

Simon R. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Penketh clinic's phone queue is brutal

Goodness, I previously abandoned Honiton Way Surgery in Penketh because of lengthy wait periods, but after experiencing Chapelford, I would absolutely go back to Honiton Way without hesitation. I spent an excruciating 70 minutes on hold, barely advancing by fewer than 10 positions in the phone queue, only to be informed that no appointments were available and advised to attempt booking again the following day. This is far from an isolated incident. If possible, I would gladly assign zero stars to this experience.

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Chris P. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Friendly clinic with caring nurse practitioner

My visit to the clinic was truly exceptional. The front desk staff was incredibly friendly, and the nurse practitioner provided an outstanding consultation, carefully listening to my concerns and offering top-notch guidance. I'm very appreciative of the care I received.

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Indre N. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Average!

Kind nurse made my blood test bearable

The staff here make an effort, though not always successful, but most are cordial and competent. One phlebotomist stands out as exceptionally skilled at calming my nerves during blood draws. My main frustration is the limited number of doctors, which leads to unpredictable service - some days you secure an appointment, other days you don't. They're losing around 150 appointments monthly, so I urge patients to cancel if they can't make it, allowing others to benefit. Phone wait times can be extremely lengthy, stretching up to two hours, though occasionally the experience is more reasonable.

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  • Chapelford Medical Centre Santa Rosa Boulevard Great Sankey Warrington WA5 3AL

Patient Experience Summary

Appointment access remains the most significant challenge facing this practice, with patients consistently reporting extensive phone queue delays, limited availability, and a booking system that fails to meet demand. Callers frequently experience waits of 30 minutes to over an hour only to be told no slots remain, creating a frustrating cycle where patients are instructed to call back the following day. The phone infrastructure appears inadequate for the patient population, and the online booking platform has generated mixed feedback regarding functionality and accessibility.

While reception staff and clinical practitioners generally receive positive recognition for courtesy, professionalism, and compassionate care, these strengths are substantially undermined by systemic operational failures. Patients report issues with prescription management, administrative delays, poor communication about appointment changes, and lack of continuity when seeing different practitioners. Several reviews highlight concerns about staffing levels and the reliance on locum doctors rather than permanent GPs, contributing to inconsistent care experiences.

The practice environment itself is noted as clean and well-maintained, and some patients have experienced positive outcomes when they successfully access appointments. However, the overwhelming pattern across feedback indicates that appointment availability difficulties and communication failures create significant barriers to care, with some patients choosing to transfer to alternative providers or use walk-in centres instead.

Appointment

15.89 %
Bad

Reception

24.32 %
Bad

Cleanliness

72.34 %
Great

Care

35.67 %
Poor

Respect

26.78 %
Bad

Seen on time

18.56 %
Bad
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