Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a mixed experience at the practice, with notable strengths in clinical care delivery and significant challenges in administrative processes. Many patients praise the professionalism, compassion, and communication skills of nursing and clinical staff, particularly during blood tests and consultations. Patients consistently report feeling listened to, well-explained procedures, and a welcoming environment. However, reception experience emerges as a persistent concern, with reports of rudeness, inefficiency, and dismissive attitudes affecting patient interactions at the front desk.

Appointment access and test result communication present ongoing difficulties. Patients describe extended waiting periods for test results, delayed prescriptions, and challenges securing timely appointments, with some experiencing waits of several weeks despite promised timeframes. Phone communication proves particularly problematic, with reports of long queue times and unanswered callbacks. Several patients note that despite repeated follow-ups, promised actions remain incomplete, contributing to frustration and loss of confidence in the service.

While many patients express satisfaction with the clinical care experience and appreciate the practice's welcoming environment, the combination of reception staff conduct issues and administrative delays has prompted some long-term patients to seek alternative providers. Positive feedback about individual clinical professionals contrasts sharply with systemic concerns around communication, accountability, and appointment accessibility, suggesting that service quality varies significantly across different practice functions.

Appointment

65.80 %
Great

Reception

68.30 %
Great

Cleanliness

78.50 %
Great

Care

79.15 %
Great

Respect

71.20 %
Great

Seen on time

70.35 %
Great

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A E. Google one year ago

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Excellent!

Excellent customer service that truly made my day

I really appreciate your exceptional assistance. Your professionalism and genuine willingness to listen and support me have been outstanding. You're truly a remarkable team member who goes above and beyond.

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RF

Ruth F. Google one year ago

Rating

Excellent!

Compassionate care from a wonderful healthcare professional

Incredibly welcoming and comforting healthcare professional!

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AA

Afeez A. Google one year ago

Rating

Excellent!

Amazing healthcare with heart and expertise

Woodlands Health Centre is absolutely outstanding! As soon as you enter, you're welcomed with genuine warmth and utmost professionalism. The personnel are not just cordial, but also remarkably skilled and well-versed in their field. They genuinely listen, provide authoritative guidance, and make certain you feel completely at ease and well-supported. The medical professionals demonstrate an unwavering commitment to patient care, consistently exceeding expectations with their exceptional approach. Anyone seeking a medical practice that seamlessly blends top-tier medical expertise with heartfelt empathy should look no further than this incredible healthcare center!

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Kareem D. Google one year ago

Rating

Excellent!

Compassionate nurse made my blood draw a breeze

The phlebotomist who drew my blood was incredibly personable and professional. Since I'm quite anxious around needles, she was particularly gentle and considerate. Moreover, she was the first healthcare professional who actually took the time to explain the purpose of the blood tests I was undergoing. I truly appreciate her approach and kindness.

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Hattie S. Google one year ago

Rating

Bad!

Unhelpful staff and terrible customer service nightmare

I visited the clinic today to inquire about test results I was promised within two weeks, and was immediately confronted by incredibly hostile reception staff. The woman who assisted me treated every request as an unbearable inconvenience. From the moment I arrived, I was reprimanded for standing in the wrong area of the counter. No explanation was provided about when I might receive my results or the reason for the delay. The staff showed absolutely no compassion regarding the significant stress caused by this prolonged waiting period, and dismissively deflected every question I asked. What made this treatment even more frustrating was the fact that the waiting room was completely empty, suggesting there was no apparent reason for their poor attitude. This isn't an isolated incident; my previous phone interactions have followed a similar pattern of rudeness. I'm now uncertain about how to effectively follow up on my test results. After reviewing other experiences shared online, I realize this is a widespread issue, and I will definitely be changing healthcare providers as soon as I receive my long-overdue test results. *Following my review, the manager reached out, proving extremely helpful, providing reassurance, and investigating my concerns, which I genuinely appreciated.

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  • Woodlands Health Centre 4 Edwin Hall Place London SE13 6RN

Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a mixed experience at the practice, with notable strengths in clinical care delivery and significant challenges in administrative processes. Many patients praise the professionalism, compassion, and communication skills of nursing and clinical staff, particularly during blood tests and consultations. Patients consistently report feeling listened to, well-explained procedures, and a welcoming environment. However, reception experience emerges as a persistent concern, with reports of rudeness, inefficiency, and dismissive attitudes affecting patient interactions at the front desk.

Appointment access and test result communication present ongoing difficulties. Patients describe extended waiting periods for test results, delayed prescriptions, and challenges securing timely appointments, with some experiencing waits of several weeks despite promised timeframes. Phone communication proves particularly problematic, with reports of long queue times and unanswered callbacks. Several patients note that despite repeated follow-ups, promised actions remain incomplete, contributing to frustration and loss of confidence in the service.

While many patients express satisfaction with the clinical care experience and appreciate the practice's welcoming environment, the combination of reception staff conduct issues and administrative delays has prompted some long-term patients to seek alternative providers. Positive feedback about individual clinical professionals contrasts sharply with systemic concerns around communication, accountability, and appointment accessibility, suggesting that service quality varies significantly across different practice functions.

Appointment

65.80 %
Great

Reception

68.30 %
Great

Cleanliness

78.50 %
Great

Care

79.15 %
Great

Respect

71.20 %
Great

Seen on time

70.35 %
Great
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