Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a practice with significant challenges in reception experience and appointment access, alongside notable strengths in clinical care. The most consistent concern across reviews involves difficulty reaching the practice by phone, with patients reporting prolonged waiting times, unresponsive lines, and reluctance from reception staff to schedule appointments. Appointment availability remains severely limited, with patients describing multi-week waits and barriers to booking in-person consultations. Reception experience emerges as a critical issue, with multiple accounts of discourteous, dismissive, and unhelpful staff conduct that has negatively impacted patient confidence in the service.

In contrast, physicians and nursing staff receive consistent praise for competence, compassion, and communication skills. Several patients highlighted exceptional care from specific clinicians and nurses, noting their attentiveness and professional approach. The practice environment is described as clean and well-maintained. However, these clinical strengths are substantially undermined by the persistent reception and booking challenges, creating a disconnect between the quality of medical care and the accessibility of that care. Patients report frustration with administrative barriers that prevent them from accessing the healthcare they need, with some choosing to switch providers as a result.

Appointment

22.30 %
Bad

Reception

18.50 %
Bad

Cleanliness

72.00 %
Great

Care

58.75 %
Average

Respect

24.65 %
Bad

Seen on time

28.40 %
Bad

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KK

Keinoosh K. Google one year ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible customer service at this place

The staff's customer service was extremely unhelpful, and they showed a complete lack of communication skills or willingness to engage.

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BA

Bo A. Google one year ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service and unavailable pharmacy staff

Arrived at the pharmacy to urgently obtain a prescription around mid-afternoon, but found no personnel at the reception desk. When inquiring, I was informed that the staff had departed early. This left me feeling completely let down and frustrated by the lack of service.

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AM

Ana M. Google one year ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible phone service ruined my entire experience

The front desk staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and courtesy during our phone interaction, which detracted from the overall experience. A more considerate and polite approach would greatly enhance the quality of customer service.

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TO

Thatkidkeats O. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service and miserable staff avoid at all costs

Absolutely terrible customer service experience. The front desk staff are incredibly unpleasant and seem completely disinterested in being helpful.

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HH

H4zzy H. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Exceptional healthcare with caring and responsive doctors

Every time I use this service, I'm promptly taken care of. When I schedule an online consultation, the doctor always responds swiftly and addresses my concerns effectively. Today, I was particularly impressed by the physician who saw me - they were incredibly attentive and provided an outstanding consultation. I'm truly delighted with my general practitioner.

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KM

Karen M. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Caring nurse but scheduling is a nightmare

The phlebotomist is wonderful and skilled at drawing blood. However, scheduling an appointment for these tests is incredibly frustrating, with wait times stretching to several weeks.

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KW

Keri W. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service destroyed my mothers health forever

Absolutely terrible establishment, completely impossible to reach by telephone, and they've been so careless about my mother's medical needs that her health has seriously deteriorated. STAY AWAY!!!. I'd rate them zero stars if the system allowed it.

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TP

Tom P. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service and unhelpful staff at merelane

I've been a patient at merelane for several years, and I can confidently say the service has become completely unacceptable, with 99% of the problem stemming from the reception staff's terrible attitude. When I requested a medication review online, they marked it as completed without anyone actually contacting me. I called them twice about this issue, and during the second call, they didn't even bother to verify my details and had a dismissive "who cares" approach. When I tried to understand how to file a complaint, I was simply told to obtain some paperwork. I requested someone call me to discuss the matter, but the receptionist flat-out refused. This is particularly frustrating because their own website clearly states that a staff member should reach out to address concerns before a formal complaint is processed.

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MJ

Michellle J. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Worst customer experience ever avoid this place

Terrible personnel and an unacceptable level of customer support

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KW

Kirsty W. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service from unresponsive medical practice

Frustrated with the medical practice today. Brought my toddler in this morning for an appointment, and they promised to call back this afternoon. It's now past 7 PM, my child is already asleep, and this is completely unacceptable. I've been attempting to reach them by phone throughout the day, but they consistently fail to pick up. Our healthcare provider's service is utterly disappointing, and they will definitely be hearing about this lack of communication.

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RS

Roshna S. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible customer service at this place

Staff at the front desk display extremely poor customer service and lack basic professionalism, making initial interactions with this establishment highly unpleasant.

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BF

Beverley F. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Great medical care from friendly staff

As a patient, I want to provide a sincere assessment of Mere Lane group practice. The reception staff consistently demonstrate exceptional helpfulness, and the nursing team is attentive, taking the time to truly listen to patients and consult with physicians when necessary. Overall, I have absolutely no complaints about the quality of care and service provided - my gratitude goes out to the entire practice.

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JS

Joseph S. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Compassionate care that exceeded my expectations

I'm relatively new to this medical practice, having been here for a few months, and I must say it's the finest healthcare provider I've encountered. The administrative staff who handle phone communications have consistently been incredibly helpful. Moreover, the physician I just consulted was exceptionally comprehensive and made me feel completely comfortable and relaxed during my appointment.

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YF

Yadullah F. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service and unprofessional medical staff nightmare

The staff at the reception desk display an incredibly hostile and unpleasant demeanor, treating people with complete disregard and actively avoiding providing any assistance. The physicians at this facility are equally problematic. I deeply lament my decision to switch my primary care provider to this center.

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GR

Gabriel R. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Incompetent doctors destroyed my health forever

An absolute disaster of a general practitioner in Liverpool. They dismissed my tonsillitis as "viral" without proper treatment, and now I'm dealing with multiple subsequent health complications as a direct result of their neglectful approach.

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RM

Rose M. Google 2 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible service and staff make this place unbearable

The front desk staff display an incredibly poor demeanor. They consistently go out of their way to dodge providing any assistance. Their approach is patronizing and confrontational. The physicians are equally ineffective. I strongly recommend steering clear of this medical office whenever you can; if you have any alternative option.

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RM

Rafal M. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Frustrating healthcare with zero personal medical attention

Medical staff consistently dodge in-person consultations. Reception staff exclusively schedule phone consultations. In my case, experiencing back pain resulted in a telephone discussion, prescription for painkillerss, and recommended exercises... This approach failed because my pain persistently recurs. The physician seems satisfied, but I am definitely not. No further explanation needed!

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BD

Brian D. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Terrible customer service nightmare

Can't get through to anyone at this company. Their customer service is a complete dead end, with no way to actually reach a live person.

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RW

Richard W. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Compassionate care saved my life after strokes

The medical team, particularly the receptionists, Dr. Abraham, and Ms. Murray, have been incredibly supportive throughout my health journey. They've consistently provided exceptional care, especially since my brain-related medical incidents. I cannot overstate how crucial they've been in helping me navigate my challenges. My deepest gratitude goes out to them for their unwavering assistance and compassion xx

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VH

Verse H. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Incompetent care leads to delayed hand treatment

Absolutely appalling medical service. I had an x-ray performed at the women's hospital unit several months back, and since then, I've been persistently calling my GP for the results. When I finally visited the doctor about my hand's condition, he casually revealed he'd had the x-ray results for months. I struggled to contain my frustration. Now I'm stuck waiting for a referral to the A&E to address my fractured hand - the whole situation is utterly ridiculous.

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Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a practice with significant challenges in reception experience and appointment access, alongside notable strengths in clinical care. The most consistent concern across reviews involves difficulty reaching the practice by phone, with patients reporting prolonged waiting times, unresponsive lines, and reluctance from reception staff to schedule appointments. Appointment availability remains severely limited, with patients describing multi-week waits and barriers to booking in-person consultations. Reception experience emerges as a critical issue, with multiple accounts of discourteous, dismissive, and unhelpful staff conduct that has negatively impacted patient confidence in the service.

In contrast, physicians and nursing staff receive consistent praise for competence, compassion, and communication skills. Several patients highlighted exceptional care from specific clinicians and nurses, noting their attentiveness and professional approach. The practice environment is described as clean and well-maintained. However, these clinical strengths are substantially undermined by the persistent reception and booking challenges, creating a disconnect between the quality of medical care and the accessibility of that care. Patients report frustration with administrative barriers that prevent them from accessing the healthcare they need, with some choosing to switch providers as a result.

Appointment

22.30 %
Bad

Reception

18.50 %
Bad

Cleanliness

72.00 %
Great

Care

58.75 %
Average

Respect

24.65 %
Bad

Seen on time

28.40 %
Bad
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