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.
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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.
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Rob J.
5 years ago
Bad!
Frustrating service with no human connection
Countless calls made, not a single connection achieved
Bosco F.
5 years ago
Bad!
Terrible service and complete lack of communication
Attempted to contact the medical practice at 10:30 AM on 11/11/2020 for a physician consultation, and as of 6:40 PM, I'm still waiting for a return call. This is absolutely unacceptable. It's not as if the clinic is overwhelmed with patients, and making a simple phone call shouldn't be this difficult. No wonder individuals struggle with mental health when healthcare communication is so poor. The bureaucratic requirement of seeing a GP before hospital treatment only adds to the frustration of this entire situation.
Alan K.
5 years ago
Average!
Terrible reception mars an otherwise great medical practice
This medical facility is impeccably maintained and hygienic, with highly competent physicians and nursing personnel. The sole drawback is the reception team, who are remarkably discourteous and lacking in compassion, often treating patients disrespectfully. They consistently claim prescriptions have been processed and sent to the pharmacy, yet fail to do so approximately 90% of the time. It's important to note that this criticism does not apply to all reception staff, as a few exceptional individuals are genuinely helpful and go above and beyond to assist patients.
S P.
5 years ago
Bad!
Terrible service at anfield medical practice
During my time residing in Anfield, I experienced this facility firsthand. Being a foreigner, the reception staff were immediately aware of my status. I can confidently state that this was the most unprofessional front desk experience in my 11-year UK residency. The staff were discourteous and visibly disgruntled, making me feel like an inconvenience. The prospect of scheduling a GP appointment within the next two weeks seemed completely unattainable. It's truly disappointing.
Angus R.
6 years ago
Bad!
Frustrating wait leads to unexpected appointment cancellation
I arrived at the practice early at 8am, hoping to secure an appointment. After finally being scheduled for 9:10 am, I waited patiently until 9:45. When I approached the reception to inquire about the delay, I was stunned to learn that my appointment had been cancelled because I hadn't logged in on their screen. I had wasted an entire hour and 45 minutes of my morning. Absolutely furious!!!
Sayad A.
7 years ago
Bad!
Terrible service and complete staff incompetence
After spending an entire hour in the waiting area, I approached the reception staff to inquire about my appointment, only to discover they had completely neglected to add my name to the queue. Simply incredible.
Linda T.
7 years ago
Bad!
Terrible service and communication at mere lane practice
This medical facility is deteriorating rapidly. The hospital advised me to urgently consult my general practitioner. Since Dr. Godfrey and Riaz left, the service has become completely inadequate. Securing an appointment now requires a minimum two-week wait. When I requested login details for my medical records, I was mistakenly provided with another patient's information. The Mere Lane practice is going downhill.
Solmaz S.
7 years ago
Poor!
Terrible reception but great doctor at clinic
The reception staff are incredibly reluctant to schedule any appointments, and you're fortunate if they're feeling generous enough to book you in. Their demeanor is hostile and has essentially ruined the reputation of this general practice in Liverpool. However, there are positives, such as the exceptional Dr. Nikpour, making it a mixed experience. The most frustrating aspect is the near-impossible task of reaching the practice by phone. During my multiple visits, I've witnessed the staff engaged in conversation while the phone continues to ring unanswered. It's worth noting that the youngest receptionist stands out as an exception to this unprofessional conduct.
Yael E.
8 years ago
Bad!
Terrible service and impossible to schedule appointment
I was curtly informed yesterday that to secure an appointment before mid-July, I needed to call precisely at 8 am. Since then, I've been persistently trying to reach them for 45 minutes straight, but no one is picking up the phone.
Paul H.
8 years ago
Great!
Clean and welcoming healthcare facility
Sleek and contemporary healthcare facility.
Danielle K.
8 years ago
Bad!
Impossible phone system wastes precious morning time
Trying to schedule an appointment here is an absolute ordeal. Expect to spend around 30 minutes repeatedly hitting redial just to get through to someone.
Nicole T.
8 years ago
Bad!
Terrible service and endless waiting at this clinic
Terrible primary care physician... appointments involve excessive waiting periods...