Feedback on this practice reveals a deeply polarised patient experience, with significant concerns about appointment access and reception experience dominating the negative themes. Many patients report persistent difficulties securing consultations, with phone lines frequently unavailable and online booking systems offering no available slots. Long waiting times, both on hold and for appointments, feature prominently across reviews. Communication challenges are widespread, including unresponsive management, missed follow-up calls, and poor phone manner from reception staff. Document mismanagement has caused considerable frustration, with patients reporting lost paperwork and prescription delays. Medication access has emerged as a critical issue, with some patients experiencing dangerous delays in obtaining essential prescriptions.
However, a notable minority of patients report positive experiences, particularly with online booking efficiency, professional care delivery, and compassionate nursing support. These patients highlight responsive communication, courteous reception staff, and timely test results. Some praise specific team members for their professionalism and kindness during consultations and vaccinations. The practice's e-consultation service receives mixed feedback, with some finding it seamless whilst others report it offers no actual appointment availability. This stark contrast suggests service quality may be inconsistent or dependent on which staff members patients encounter, though systemic issues around appointment availability and staffing levels appear to underpin many of the negative experiences reported across the file.
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Feedback on this practice reveals a deeply polarised patient experience, with significant concerns about appointment access and reception experience dominating the negative themes. Many patients report persistent difficulties securing consultations, with phone lines frequently unavailable and online booking systems offering no available slots. Long waiting times, both on hold and for appointments, feature prominently across reviews. Communication challenges are widespread, including unresponsive management, missed follow-up calls, and poor phone manner from reception staff. Document mismanagement has caused considerable frustration, with patients reporting lost paperwork and prescription delays. Medication access has emerged as a critical issue, with some patients experiencing dangerous delays in obtaining essential prescriptions.
However, a notable minority of patients report positive experiences, particularly with online booking efficiency, professional care delivery, and compassionate nursing support. These patients highlight responsive communication, courteous reception staff, and timely test results. Some praise specific team members for their professionalism and kindness during consultations and vaccinations. The practice's e-consultation service receives mixed feedback, with some finding it seamless whilst others report it offers no actual appointment availability. This stark contrast suggests service quality may be inconsistent or dependent on which staff members patients encounter, though systemic issues around appointment availability and staffing levels appear to underpin many of the negative experiences reported across the file.
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Arron D.
9 months ago
Bad!
Terrible service made my anxiety skyrocket
Utterly worthless customer support. Falsely claimed I was being loud when I've been struggling with their app and documentation since 2012. I strongly advise seeking medical care elsewhere as this practice is terrible. I almost forgot to mention the receptionist who magnificently escalated my panic and anxiety to new heights - thanks for making everything so much worse, exactly what I didn't need right now.
Ewan E.
10 months ago
Poor!
Unhelpful receptionist ruins medical practice experience
At the front desk, there's a receptionist who seems to be a middle-aged woman, and her personal issues appear to be affecting her professional demeanor in this GP setting. Her approach can be characterized as: Overly aggressive — communicating in a dismissive tone that lacks genuine helpfulness. Inflexible — showing no willingness to adapt or consider alternative perspectives, even on trivial matters. Arrogant — behaving as though her position grants her the right to disregard others' input or concerns. Patronizing — adopting a superior attitude that implies patients should inherently understand procedures without guidance. My impression is that if the roles were reversed, she would likely escalate minor inconveniences into significant conflicts, rather than addressing them with patience and understanding.
Otobong H.
10 months ago
Excellent!
Compassionate nurse who brings light to diabetes care
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Laura, the diabetes nurse, for her incredible compassion and dedication. Her exceptional care for my mother was truly remarkable. Through her kindness, she has renewed our faith in the goodness of people.
Joseph O.
10 months ago
Bad!
Frustrating healthcare experience with zero help
Scheduling a consultation is an exercise in frustration. Phone calls lead to being directed to online booking. Digital platforms promise a solution but offer no actual appointments. Even the NHS app fails to provide any available time slots.
Christine J.
one year ago
Great!
Quick and efficient medical service
I completed the digital consultation form and received a prompt telephone response, with a swift appointment slot proposed within a day's timeframe.
Allan M.
one year ago
Excellent!
Diabetic nurse saves the day with expert care
I live with diabetes, and recently a new diabetes nurse joined my care team, and she's been incredibly refreshing. Laura has successfully helped me manage my blood glucose levels, resulting in a significant reduction in my insulin requirements. I truly wish she had been available when I was initially diagnosed many years back.
Jay G.
one year ago
Bad!
Terrible healthcare experience destroying mental health support
Appalling medical practice dismissing mental health consultations and spouting nonsense about completing an online form to determine if I'm worthy of an appointment... They have no idea what I'm experiencing! This is precisely why individuals resort to self-harm—when seeking support, they're callously rejected and left unheard.
Natalie Y.
one year ago
Bad!
Terrible experience with nhs patient registration service
The NHS claimed they were accepting new patients, but when I called to request a temporary registration during my stay, their staff were extremely uncooperative and flatly refused to provide this service.
Andrew G.
one year ago
Bad!
Terrible online booking system ruins patient experience
The practice has rapidly deteriorated since implementing anima e-consult for scheduling. Previously, as someone struggling with sleep issues, I found booking appointments challenging but manageable. Now, securing a consultation has become completely unattainable.
Edward R.
one year ago
Bad!
Terrible medical care leaves patient feeling hopeless
These medical professionals are absolutely the most incompetent I've encountered. For two full years, I've been seeking assistance, and they've been completely unresponsive. Their behavior is genuinely malevolent. I'm convinced there's something deeply sinister happening behind the scenes.
William W.
one year ago
Bad!
Unhelpful nurse left us feeling worse and disappointed
We encountered a deeply unsatisfactory interaction with the mental health professional at this practice. Our consultation with nurse Kate was entirely lacking in empathy, and her approach was harsh and dismissive. Instead of providing support, she actually exacerbated my partner's emotional distress. As a direct result of this negative experience, we have decided to transfer our medical care to a different surgery.
Loopy L.
one year ago
Bad!
Terrible experience at local medical center
Completely terrible medical practice with shockingly incompetent staff and a horrific overall experience.
Steve S.
one year ago
Excellent!
Exceptional care with compassion and respect
I've consistently found their team to be exceptional, demonstrating that a simple approach of genuine kindness and respect yields mutual goodwill. The medical professionals are truly outstanding. Their doctors and nurses are remarkable, and the reception staff are notably courteous and welcoming.
Patricia S.
one year ago
Bad!
Menopause support lacking at this frustrating surgery
I've repeatedly attempted E consult, only to be told to contact the surgery. I desperately need a menopause nurse. I met her once, and she was incredibly helpful. Now, 3 months after stopping my patches, I can't secure an appointment for the life of me. I even spoke with another GP by phone who promised to make a referral but hasn't followed through. Once again, I've called and been left without an appointment. This menopause experience is becoming unbearable, and I feel like I'm back at the beginning with zero support. I'm completely defeated and no longer have the energy to deal with this surgery. Three months of constant effort, and I'm at my wit's end.
Casper V.
one year ago
Bad!
Terrible customer service wastes my precious time
Waited at the top of the phone queue for 20 minutes, and they still failed to answer my call
Marek A.
one year ago
Bad!
Frustrating healthcare experience with zero communication
I'm extremely frustrated that no appointments are accessible, and my CT scan results have arrived, yet I'm unable to consult with my GP. When I called, the staff simply advised me to go online, and I've been waiting since February 5th, 2025. 😡😡
Todd T.
one year ago
Great!
Compassionate care at lime medical surgery
Every visit I've made to Lime Medical Surgery has been marked by warmth, professionalism, and empathy. During today's appointment, Linda Cox was particularly reassuring, helping me feel at ease despite my initial anxiety.
Marian B.
one year ago
Poor!
Terrible service and miscommunication at every step
The front desk personnel completely disregard patient input and schedule appointments at their own discretion. An utter exercise in futility. When you finally get to see the clinician, you're forced to rehash your entire medical history because they haven't taken the time to review previous visit documentation and are completely oblivious to your ongoing situation. Their standard response is a dismissive "we can only apologise". Absolute nonsense.
Rozzi C.
one year ago
Bad!
Frustrating online booking system never works
I've repeatedly been advised to utilize e-consult for scheduling appointments, yet every single time, no slots are accessible. It's utterly baffling how one is supposed to secure any medical consultation with a doctor, nurse, or healthcare professional at this practice!
Wendy H.
one year ago
Great!
Smooth service with timely communication and care
Highly satisfactory experience, received a scheduled consultation and subsequently was contacted via telephone approximately three weeks afterward.