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Carole M. 2 years ago • From Google

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Forty years watching this surgery fall apart

I've been a patient at this practice for more than 40 years and have witnessed a noticeable deterioration over the past several years, even before the pandemic struck. The friendly and attentive team members who once worked here have since departed. Elderly patients in their nineties without internet access are now required to complete everything digitally and visit in person to submit prescriptions, whereas previously they could simply phone in. That option is no longer available. When you call to book an appointment, the menu system takes forever, and even if you're fifth in the queue, you get disconnected once it reaches 2pm. The practice used to send reminders for asthma reviews and immunisation updates, but this service has stopped. There's a doctor shortage, so you're fortunate if you see your regular GP. The issues continue. Staff are unhelpful, and doctors rush through consultations despite having a two-week waiting list and insisting patients address only one issue per visit, even when multiple problems could be linked to the same underlying condition. I would have switched surgeries years ago if it weren't for my ongoing health issues being primarily managed by my hospital consultant, with notes being sent back to Fishers Lane. The village population is growing significantly, so surely additional doctors are essential.

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