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Samantha B. 6 years ago • From Google

Rating

Average

Friendly staff but frustrating phone and admin systems

I recently switched to this practice from my previous one and I have found the clinical team to be considerably more approachable than before. They demonstrate genuine warmth and appear invested in understanding patients' concerns and providing appropriate care. However, there are some administrative aspects that fall short of expectations. The telephone system lacks a queuing mechanism, which means callers are disconnected during busy periods and must repeatedly attempt to reconnect, resulting in frustration from hearing the same recorded message multiple times over a 15-minute period. Additionally, the prescription request line does not allow direct conversation with staff; messages must be left without any confirmation of receipt or processing. When I contacted the practice to clarify this process, the response felt dismissive, with repeated suggestions to use the prescription line despite my explaining that this option does not permit speaking with anyone. After persistence, assistance was eventually provided. I am also dissatisfied with the charges for written correspondence regarding medical information. The practice requests between £20-£30 depending on the level of detail required, which I consider excessive compared to my previous provider's fee of £10. These administrative shortcomings have significantly diminished my overall impression of the practice.

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