Collingwood Surgery
Linda S. one year ago • From Google
Average
Booking appointments harder than seeing the right doctor
I have great confidence in my regular doctor, but accessing an appointment with them is quite challenging. Phone lines involve lengthy waiting times, and by the time I get through, appointments are unavailable. The alternative is attending the surgery at 8:30 am for a walk-in slot, which often results in seeing a different clinician. This creates difficulties as I then need to explain my situation from scratch, and the alternative treatment approach sometimes doesn't suit my needs, requiring me to start over. I would prefer to see my regular doctor consistently and would appreciate if they or the reception team could schedule appointments further in advance, similar to how hospitals operate. I'm uncertain whether this is due to high patient numbers or insufficient staffing levels. I've spoken with several other patients who share similar concerns. It seems beneficial if all clinicians could develop ongoing relationships with their patients rather than providing fragmented care. I was also told that my doctor had opened their diary at certain times, which I found confusing regarding their general availability and working patterns.
Absolutely horrendous surgery. Can never get through on the telephone system for a start. Some (not all) of the reception staff are rude and not much help at all. There is no communication..
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Karen J.
Very difficult to get through on the phone but fantastic help from the reception team. Thank you so much
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Natalia C.
After finally getting through to request a call from the on-call clinician, the consultation itself was extremely unprofessional and discourteous, falling well short of the standards expected in..
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gemma y.
I have consistently had a positive experience throughout my time as a patient at this practice.
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David W.
This practice appears to have experienced a decline in service quality. Accessing the surgery by telephone has become difficult, and prescription booking through phone lines is not available. The..
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elin b.
It was straightforward to book an appointment. The clinician I saw made me feel relaxed and at ease throughout my visit. Thank you ☺️
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Linda D.
Attended a local surgery with a vision-related concern and found that available appointments were not available for several weeks.
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Domino D.
Getting in touch with the surgery presents significant challenges. The telephone system appears overwhelmed and difficult to navigate. Rather than simply apologising for lengthy waits, it would be..
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James F.
The reviews speak for themselves. After waiting on hold for over an hour, I finally reached the front of the queue only to be disconnected, which was extremely disappointing. Additionally, I was..
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Charlotte C.
My review is based on the service I received from the staff member who took my call and introduced me to the telehealth app. They were exceptionally professional and helpful. It's a shame they are..
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ross w.
The medical team and support staff at this practice are excellent. I'd like to highlight the outstanding receptionist who demonstrated genuine care and compassion. Despite being in considerable..
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Keith N.
Called the practice and was informed there were 47 people ahead in the queue. I selected the callback option and received a call at 11.58. When I answered, the line was disconnected immediately. My..
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Lee C.
Excellent practice across all areas. The previous telephone system difficulties appear to have been resolved, with calls now being answered much more promptly than before. The team has consistently..
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Alan W.
Excellent facility, provided you are in good health, do not need to schedule a consultation, or require medication refills. The callback system frequently fails to function as intended, and..
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DMo86 D.
I have had a very poor experience with this practice. There have been repeated issues with appointment scheduling, which is particularly concerning given the nature of the care provided. It appears..
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dwayne t.
The service fell short of expectations. It took ten days to receive a prescription that was ordered through the online system. Additionally, it required five days of attempting to reach someone by..
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Jay R.
I found it extremely frustrating trying to reach this practice by phone. I spent over an hour attempting to get through, and my call was disconnected repeatedly despite appearing to be next in the..
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Megan E.
Inquiries directed to the occupational health department went unanswered and were not processed within a reasonable timeframe. Following a change of address, I felt that my requests were..
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Mr G.
The clinical staff provide good care when appointments are available, however there are significant delays in getting seen. The reception team could be more helpful with the booking process.
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Laura E.
The practice is difficult to reach by telephone.
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Shannon F.