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Dan H. 3 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Appointment system failed when I needed help most

I have been attempting to secure an appointment for several days. The practice referred me to the pharmacy, but the pharmacy advised that I require immediate medical attention. When I contacted the practice again, I was instructed to keep calling until an appointment became available. Although appointments were shown as available when I called today, I was unable to obtain one due to the practice's assessment of clinical urgency. The practice cited junior doctor absences as a contributing factor, noting this was a known situation in advance. I felt the practice could have implemented better contingency measures rather than simply reducing available appointment slots. Additionally, the surgery closed for a training session during an afternoon when appointment availability was already limited. I am concerned about how the practice can accurately assess the urgency of my condition without a clinical consultation. I intend to lodge a formal complaint with the NHS regarding my experience and plan to register with an alternative practice. I have received positive feedback about another local surgery and will be pursuing registration there.

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