Patient Experience Summary

Feedback reflects a mixed experience across the practice. Many patients report positive interactions with reception staff, describing them as welcoming and supportive, alongside responsive care and good appointment availability, including access to urgent appointments at short notice. The team is frequently noted as accommodating and organised, with patients appreciating the continuity of care and attentive clinical approach.

However, concerns centre on the booking system and communication practices. Several patients report frustration with the mandatory online booking platform, particularly for urgent matters, and restrictions on in-person appointments. A significant issue involves communication preferences not being respected, with patients selecting telephone contact but receiving email instead. Some patients also felt the experience was impersonal, citing concerns about clinical assessments conducted without direct consultation.

Additional concerns relate to access restrictions and the overall reception experience, with some patients finding interactions unwelcoming rather than reassuring. These factors have discouraged some from seeking care when needed. Despite these challenges, many patients value the practice's responsiveness and the supportive approach of the team.

Appointment

65.00 %
Great

Reception

70.00 %
Great

Cleanliness

75.00 %
Great

Care

80.00 %
Great

Respect

72.50 %
Great

Seen on time

78.00 %
Great

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Robin H. 4 months ago

Rating

Excellent!

  • Appointment

    Excellent
  • Reception

    Excellent
  • Cleanliness

    Excellent
  • Care

    Excellent
  • Respect

    Excellent
  • Seen On Time

    Excellent

Excellent practice

I have nothing but praise for Lambourn Surgery. GP surgeries are so often referred to negatively publicly but this practice deserves recognition for providing a personal level of attention and proactive follow up.

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CA

Charlotte A. Google 5 months ago

Rating

Excellent!

Phone team really went the extra mile

I absolutely love this medical practice as they consistently go above and beyond and are incredibly helpful and caring. When I've needed to ring on behalf of a close family member, they've been wonderful, and I genuinely don't know what I'd do without them. I do wish there was a similar facility closer to where I live! Thank you so much to the entire team.

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KB

Kenneth B. Google 7 months ago

Rating

Excellent!

Helpful service that always comes through

This practice is a helpful and competent service and like most NHS services is working very hard to provide an excellent service, which they do. Great work, you're doing well. Sometimes things don't move as quickly as some people might prefer, but you always deliver in the end. Well done.

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RJ

Rosie J. Google 8 months ago

Rating

Excellent!

Quick appointment and felt properly listened to

We are so fortunate to have such an excellent medical practice nearby! I was attended to promptly and my health worries were heard thoroughly, the clinician I saw was incredibly patient and knew precisely what to recommend and got things progressing! The front desk team were delightful as well, thank you 🤩

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RT

Richard T. Google one year ago

Rating

Excellent!

Reception staff made me feel welcome

The team at the front desk are extremely welcoming and supportive.

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DN

Diane N. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Seen quickly when I needed urgent help

Required an urgent appointment and was able to get seen at short notice. Much appreciated.

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AK

Alex K. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Couldn't get through on the phone

I would not recommend this practice based on my experience.

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RP

Richard P. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Reception and pharmacy staff were genuinely helpful

I'm unsure how this practice has received such a low rating, as they truly are excellent, which is why I felt compelled to share my positive experience. The entire team, including reception, pharmacy, nursing staff, and clinical practitioners, have consistently demonstrated exceptional service and helpfulness throughout my interactions with them, and I would rate them all five stars.

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EV

Eliska V. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Booking system feels invasive and concerning

The booking system is quite unfriendly, and you are required to disclose your health concerns during the process. I have concerns about the security of this system, particularly given that the practice is operated by a private company rather than being NHS-run. I worry that patient information may not be adequately protected and could potentially be shared with third parties. I am dissatisfied with how this system operates overall.

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SM

Staffie M. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Online booking system feels unnecessarily restrictive

The reception experience has been disappointing. The practice continues to restrict in-person appointments, which feels inconsistent given that other healthcare services operate differently. The requirement to book online, even for urgent matters, creates frustration. Interactions with staff have felt unwelcoming, and visits to the practice tend to be stressful rather than reassuring, which discourages me from seeking care when needed.

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AC

Adam C. Google 5 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Online booking system ignored my preferences

The experience felt quite detached and impersonal. The appointment booking system required using an online platform, with a preference selected for telephone contact, yet all communications arrived through email instead. Additionally, there was concern about the clinical assessment provided without direct consultation or conversation with the patient.

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HH

Henry H. Google 5 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Helpful practice with good facilities

Excellent experience and very supportive since becoming a patient, the practice is extremely well-resourced!

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MP

Mike P. Google 7 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Always helpful and never too busy

Always accommodating and consistently available to assist.

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IM

Izzy M. Google 7 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Efficient booking and quick appointment

Quite satisfied with how smoothly everything ran

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SL

Sojeong L. Google 9 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Staff were helpful and understanding

The team here proved to be quite supportive and accommodating.

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  • 01488 71715
  • The Lambourn Surgery Bockhampton Road Lambourn Berkshire RG17 8PS

Patient Experience Summary

Feedback reflects a mixed experience across the practice. Many patients report positive interactions with reception staff, describing them as welcoming and supportive, alongside responsive care and good appointment availability, including access to urgent appointments at short notice. The team is frequently noted as accommodating and organised, with patients appreciating the continuity of care and attentive clinical approach.

However, concerns centre on the booking system and communication practices. Several patients report frustration with the mandatory online booking platform, particularly for urgent matters, and restrictions on in-person appointments. A significant issue involves communication preferences not being respected, with patients selecting telephone contact but receiving email instead. Some patients also felt the experience was impersonal, citing concerns about clinical assessments conducted without direct consultation.

Additional concerns relate to access restrictions and the overall reception experience, with some patients finding interactions unwelcoming rather than reassuring. These factors have discouraged some from seeking care when needed. Despite these challenges, many patients value the practice's responsiveness and the supportive approach of the team.

Appointment

65.00 %
Great

Reception

70.00 %
Great

Cleanliness

75.00 %
Great

Care

80.00 %
Great

Respect

72.50 %
Great

Seen on time

78.00 %
Great
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