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Charlie B. 7 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Early morning queue turned me away unwell

Attended an appointment with a practitioner and was recommended to follow up with a GP. No appointments were available until the following week, so I arrived before 8.00 to try the walk-in service. The waiting area was extremely crowded and, as I was experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness, I felt too unwell to remain standing outside in poor weather conditions and decided to leave. I'm concerned about how people without reliable transport manage in these circumstances. My work schedule means I'm unable to make phone calls at the time the practice opens, and even when I do attempt to call, getting through is difficult. This leaves me dependent on booking appointments in advance, though the last time I did this I had to wait nearly a month. It seems symptomatic of broader challenges within GP services nationally. Additionally, I'm uncomfortable having to discuss my health concerns with reception staff. I would consider switching to another practice if I believed the service would be better elsewhere. I'm currently exploring private healthcare options.

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