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Leonardo C. 7 months ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Difficult to book appointments with limited availability

It is quite challenging to secure an appointment with a GP at this practice. The surgery should ideally operate from 8am to 6pm, yet on multiple visits attempting to see any available doctor, there were typically no slots before 9am. On one occasion, even when an ambulance service attempted to contact the practice, reception staff indicated that no clinician was available before late morning. Some reception staff members demonstrated unprofessional and discourteous behaviour, though one individual was notably professional and courteous. The practice heavily promotes their online messaging system, which requires users to share information with third-party organisations. This should be optional rather than mandatory if it is the only method of contacting the practice. After submitting an online message, the expected response timeframe of 48 hours was not met. When calling to arrange an appointment and specifying availability between 9:30am and 2:30pm due to work commitments, reception staff offered a 6:30pm slot—which appears contradictory given the stated closing time and claimed working hours. A request for a morning appointment with any available clinician resulted in a wait of several weeks. The practice would not be recommended for those seeking responsive patient care and accessible appointment availability. While the clinical staff are competent, the administrative policies and scheduling systems present significant barriers to accessing care. Following repeated concerns about the online messaging system, a reception supervisor insisted on using this method for a child's appointment rather than booking directly with a clinician. This approach is problematic, particularly when parents have declined to upload images to a system involving third-party data sharing, raising concerns about patient rights and consent.

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