CA

Chrissy A. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

App booking system frequently unavailable during stated hours

Would give 0 stars if I could. Too many problems and issues, but here's the short version. The online appointment service rarely gives you the option to actually request an appointment - the surgery themselves turn this option off early a lot of the time, or sometimes don't open it at all. Says open from 6-10am, 3 mornings on the trot have tried continually since 6am - no appointment service available. Clearly hardly any availability for actual clinicians, and the practice need to address why. Administrative processes are very poorly handled - I've had samples go missing, no record of referrals meaning it can't be followed up and had to be started again, but then you can't get an appointment, so impossible. I've not had a consultation yet that doesn't involve being talked over, having words put in your mouth and having incorrect medical notes recorded based on what was said to you rather than what you actually said, isn't interested or has the time to hear about the medical history that's vital to your current issue. The approach is condescending and invalidating, especially when you try to reach out for serious help in person. I've tried raising concerns with the practice management on numerous occasions regarding the above issues, and there is no accountability for the mistakes and dismissive nature throughout this practice. I was spoken to quite aggressively in a very defensive way. There are clearly deep issues with the managing of this practice and the retention and availability of clinical staff, and it comes across that way from any member of staff you interact with. This practice is well below par in every department. Even just collecting sample bottles that had been issued was difficult, as there were no notes to this effect, so I was questioned and dismissed before they eventually realised this was after my first set of sample bottles going completely missing. I've had ongoing medical concerns for a while and just can't get seen or heard. I will be looking to move practices as soon as possible. Don't waste your time with one.

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