Otterfield Medical Centre
one year agoSarika S. 2 years ago • From Google
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Confirm you're seeing a GP, not the nurse
If you wish to see a GP, it is advisable to request this specifically when booking and confirm the practitioner's identity. Be cautious if reception staff offer an earlier appointment with someone else, as they may be suggesting an alternative healthcare professional instead. It is worth asking who the appointment would be with, as some practices may direct patients to other clinicians while suggesting they provide equivalent care. I experienced frustration at this surgery when attending with a seriously unwell child presenting with a high fever who was initially seen by a nurse practitioner. Although the nurse recognised the severity of the presentation and appropriately referred for GP assessment, this resulted in an extended visit that felt avoidable. Some practitioners at this surgery appear less comfortable engaging with patients who demonstrate medical knowledge or ask questions, whereas others demonstrate exceptional diagnostic skills and genuine commitment to patient care. The practice does have some clinicians with strong interpersonal abilities who help patients feel at ease, though this is not consistent across all staff members. The shift towards nurse-led appointments appears linked to sustained funding pressures within the NHS. For those with the financial means, private healthcare may feel like a more reliable alternative, though access to such options remains limited for many patients.
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one year agoDear Sarika, Thank you for your feedback. Our Community Paediatric Matron is both highly experienced and qualified, and all of our GPs at the practice have full confidence in her abilities. However, our relationships with all of our patients are equally valued, so if you are dissatisfied, I would be more than happy to discuss this with you in more detail. Please contact the practice to arrange an appointment to meet with me. I very much look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Charlotte Lathwell Practice Manager Otterfield Medical Centre
I found my experience with this practice to be very disappointing. During a particular period, we made multiple attempts to obtain medical appointments for non-related health concerns and were..
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Rebecca T.
The reception staff were unhelpful and it proved difficult to secure an appointment when attempting to book over the phone.
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matthew s.
This practice has not met my expectations. I have found it extremely difficult to secure an appointment and would prefer to seek care elsewhere.
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Yemisi F.
The staff members demonstrated a lack of helpfulness and appeared to show limited empathy during my visit.
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Wendy M.
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I had a disappointing experience with this practice and felt the service fell short of professional standards.
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Lucian R.
The reception staff did not meet my expectations, and I felt the information provided to me was inaccurate. I was disappointed by the standard of service I experienced.
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Carol R.
My father's medication was placed in a box last Sunday and we are still waiting for it to arrive a week later with no updates. Two essential tablets are missing again, and he only has a two-day..
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Mohammed A.
This practice has been disappointing to use. I have ongoing health conditions that require regular monitoring, and I attempted to arrange an appointment due to some concerns. It has been quite some..
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Sonia B.
The service at this practice has been disappointing. There have been significant delays in obtaining prescriptions, resulting in extended periods without necessary medication.
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thomas 3.
Attempted to contact the practice after a considerable time away, but calls were not answered. It appears the service is no longer available or responsive. There seems to be a lack of concern for..
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ARIEEG Y.
I am a patient at this medical centre and feel quite let down by the level of customer service provided. I have been waiting for my blood test results for over two weeks now. When I have attempted..
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Meredith B.
Our family has been registered with this practice for approximately two decades and we have experienced virtually no issues throughout that time. While immediate appointments may not always be..
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M M.
The reception staff member was unhelpful and discourteous. I find it surprising that there are numerous reviews highlighting similar concerns about the reception experience at this practice. There..
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David K.
I have had a very poor experience with this practice. Appointments consistently run significantly behind schedule, with waits of at least thirty minutes being typical. I would recommend considering..
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Smart A.
I have been receiving repeated text messages from the surgery requesting a blood test appointment at 9am. When I contacted the reception team to clarify, I was told that a blood test was not..
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Mahgoub A.
The reception experience was disappointing, and I felt the patient care could have been much better.
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Cheryl M.
Visiting the surgery to book an appointment, I was advised to telephone the following day. When I called at opening time the next morning, I was informed that all slots were fully booked and was..
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Sadia K.
This clinic has been disappointing overall. The reception team displayed unhelpful attitudes and seemed dismissive when interacting with patients. There were instances of miscommunication, and when..
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Michael W.
I have been attempting to reach this surgery for several days without success, as the telephone line remains perpetually busy. They sent me a message asking me to call in order to arrange an..
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