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Elle L. 5 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Frustrating nhs experience with unhelpful staff

During the pandemic last year, I was informed to use online booking for appointments, seemingly reducing workload for the NHS GP staff. However, when attempting to book online this week, the system showed no available slots and directed me to call the surgery. Upon calling, the receptionist continuously talked over me, explaining they're not offering online appointments due to the pandemic and instructing me to call back at 8am the next day. When I mentioned needing a repeat prescription, the receptionist scheduled me with a nurse for the following day. Had the receptionist simply listened without interrupting, the call would have been much shorter. At my nurse appointment for a blood pressure check, I was kept waiting over 30 minutes. The nurse made no effort to acknowledge me, offer an apology for the delay, or even greet me, instead just staring blankly as if expecting me to intuit her intentions. The inability to communicate with or see a GP is frustratingly ridiculous. If you have a serious medical concern, you're practically forced to resort to visiting A&E for any meaningful medical attention.

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