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Darren B. 4 years ago • From Google

Rating

Poor

Frustrating healthcare with endless phone line struggles

Impressive facility, friendly personnel who are approachable if you manage to secure a same-day consultation. Attempting to call at 8am results in perpetual busy signals, and trying again at 1pm yields the same outcome. Even when connection is established, appointment slots are non-existent, forcing you to repeat the entire exhausting cycle of disappointment and anxiety the following day. The service was significantly more efficient before the medical practices were divided, when personalized attention was the norm. Now, NHS administrators have supposedly "improved" the system, but have actually made it considerably more challenging. Their interventions at the Crouch Vale Centre have only complicated the patient experience. Pro tip: Avoid falling ill, or alternatively, head straight to the emergency room. At least there, after a four-hour wait, you'll eventually see a healthcare professional and can even grab a coffee while waiting!

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