Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Sapna K. 2 years ago • From Google
Bad
Frustrating surgery with unhelpful and uncooperative staff
I visited the surgery this morning to book an appointment, and to my astonishment, the entire booking process had been altered without any formal communication sent to me - no email, text, or letter informed me of these changes. What does the surgery expect? That I should visit daily or weekly to ensure I'm up to date with their seemingly random modifications? The reception interaction was even worse. They were unable to understand or cooperate, and whenever I sought clarification, they would respond with "I'm here to help you" and claim I was speaking inappropriately. I simply wanted answers to my questions, which should be a reasonable request. If they cannot handle inquiries, they should at least refrain from such comments. I requested to speak with the Practice manager and received a dismissive response: "Send a letter, and we'll look into it." When I asked about individuals unable to use online booking, no satisfactory explanation was provided. Regarding my online medicine prescription that hadn't reached the pharmacy after 10 days, the receptionist denied receiving the request, despite my presenting evidence from their online system. She appeared unwilling to listen to the patient, seeming to have predetermined responses instead of genuinely hearing concerns. In such a setting, staff should be more courteous and receptive. Somehow, I completed the appointment booking form, only to receive a text with a link that led to no available appointments - an incredibly frustrating experience. My fundamental questions remain: Does the surgery believe patients have nothing better to do than constantly check their link for appointments? What about emergencies that aren't A&E-worthy but require immediate attention? I've already spent 5 hours attempting to secure an appointment. Sometimes I question the purpose of having a GP if accessing necessary medicines and treatments becomes so challenging. I believe someone in the NHS has overthought the appointment booking process, creating a system that helps no one and only increases patient stress. It represents a complete waste of NHS resources and time.
Awful front desk staff and physicians. Unprofessional and condescending
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Nadia I.
The personnel here are incredibly welcoming and warm. I'd absolutely endorse this medical facility to anyone seeking quality care.
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Paul L.
I've been receiving care at this medical practice for an extended period. The healthcare professionals are top-notch and highly competent. Unfortunately, they've eliminated the online appointment..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Paul T.
Absolutely dreadful. Completely unreachable via telephone. Management needs to start paying attention to their patients' concerns!!
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Laura L.
Securing an appointment is a nightmare. Expect a minimum 30-minute wait just to connect with a representative, assuming you can even access the online queuing system. Update The skilled physicians..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Kris D.
Scheduling an appointment is a nightmare, and communication is nearly impossible. The front desk staff are delightful and accommodating. However, beyond their pleasant demeanor, the service falls..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Lorraine L.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Julie, the Social Prescriber, for her incredible assistance to my family and me during my father's illness. Her unwavering support and guidance were..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
rob c.
I consistently find this medical practice to be attentive and compassionate. While some have mentioned the online-only appointment booking, the staff is accommodating and will assist you in..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Reeya P.
The doctors and front desk personnel are fairly pleasant, but good grief, as I'm writing this, I've been first in the queue for approximately 15 minutes on the phone, and altogether I've been..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Samantha M.
During each visit to Tennyson House Surgery, I've consistently experienced the medical staff's exceptional compassion, support, and meticulous approach to addressing my health concerns.
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
thusyanthan r.
A complete medical practice failure - I sought consultation regarding my knee discomfort, experiencing occasional bone friction that might indicate early-stage Arthritis. To secure an appointment, I..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
alex a.
Unable to connect via phone to schedule an appointment
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Jenny B.
misplaced my blood test results repeatedly, which only increased my anxiety and frustration. how can i possibly rely on you to handle my medical care when you're unable to safeguard such critical..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Kayleigh K.
Truly, these are the most incompetent medical professionals I've ever encountered. Scheduling an appointment is a nightmare. They refuse to pre-book for non-urgent matters and direct patients to..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Bob T.
When I first joined this surgery in 2009 after transferring from a large practice in Baddow, I felt incredibly fortunate. The doctors were professional and supportive, and the prescription process..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Jayne W.
I encountered receptionists who were incredibly intrusive and appeared to believe they possessed medical expertise. They seemed eager to probe into the details of my health and the purpose of my..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Peter F.
This surgical practice is an absolute nightmare. Their case management is completely reactive and ineffective. They impose ridiculously restrictive communication windows for results, which they..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Danny B.
The medical professionals at this facility seem completely unqualified, appearing to lack even basic medical education. I've experienced multiple instances where doctors have recklessly prescribed..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
Valerie F.
Always ready to assist during urgent situations, they strive to schedule same-day appointments. The medical staff consistently demonstrates kindness and a helpful attitude.
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
L T.
I was assisting someone from the Linden centre who needed help managing medication due to mental health challenges, so I helped her set up an online pharmacy service. However, tonight, Dr. Quadullah..
Chelmer Medical Partnership (Tennyson House Surgery)
habiba A.