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Fiona J. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Excellent

Honest review of walton medical centre's care

I felt compelled to share my perspective because I believe some previous reviews are unjust. I don't anticipate many will read this lengthy review, but I needed to express my thoughts. I've been a patient at this practice since childhood, located on Bedford Road. I briefly moved and experienced Walton Village Medical Centre, which was honestly the most terrible healthcare experience of my life. While COVID-19 undoubtedly created challenges, difficulties are universal, not unique to this practice. Every doctor, nurse, and staff member at Walton Medical Centre has consistently demonstrated politeness and helpfulness towards me and other patients. I should clarify that this building also houses Grey Road Surgery, about which I cannot comment as I've never interacted with their staff. I've endured an incredibly challenging and scary year battling serious illness, and the care quality from Walton Medical Centre has been exceptional. When I became unwell, I was completely lost until a receptionist noted my casual comment during their morning meeting, resulting in a next-day call and referral to their Social Prescriber, who has been tremendously supportive. The morning phone appointment system requires persistent redialing, depending on call volume and queue luck - sometimes taking 1-20 minutes to connect. Last week, I only needed six calls taking one minute; this week required 125 redial attempts spanning eight minutes. Alternatively, you can still visit in person and wait for reception to open at 8am. Remember, the previous advance booking system was frequently abused by no-shows, preventing genuinely ill patients from accessing timely appointments. Those inconsiderate patients precipitated the current system. While the practice cannot satisfy everyone, this approach seems the most equitable. They continuously seek improvement, like email prescription requests and an AI assistant (PATCHS) enabling digital injury reporting. If you've read this entire review, congratulations on your patience. I felt these insights were crucial because people hastily judge without understanding underlying reasons. Modern expectations of instant gratification make waiting challenging. Hopefully, this review helps someone navigate the appointment process more effectively.

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