Ashcroft Surgery
Anita C. 3 years ago • From Google
Bad
Hour-long phone queues and no appointments available
I called to schedule an appointment at 8.30am but the lines were busy until someone picked up at 9.25am, only to inform me that no appointments were available. I was feeling quite unwell and had been waiting on hold for nearly an hour. The receptionist suggested I either try again at 1pm or call back at 8.30 the following day. When I tried at 1pm, I was on hold until 1.30pm and received the same response about no available appointments. Although the receptionist was courteous and understanding, there was nothing they could offer, and I became upset given how poorly I felt. They advised me to contact 111, which I did. The 111 service assessed my situation and indicated I needed to be seen within 12 hours, sending a referral to the practice and instructing me to call back and inform them of this referral, as I needed to be seen urgently. When I mentioned to 111 that the practice had stated no appointments were available, they explained that practices must reserve some slots for such referrals and advised me to call again and insist on being seen. However, when I rang the practice again, I received the same response—that despite the referral, there were no appointments available. They asked me to attend the surgery the next morning at 8.10am and said I would be seen. I did attend and waited from 8am until 10.30am before being seen. The surgery itself appeared poorly maintained and unclean, with the toilet lacking paper towels or hand-drying facilities, and the bin in there was in an unacceptable state. The overall condition of the premises was run down, and even the doctor's printer was not functioning. It should not be this challenging to book an appointment or even get through on the telephone lines. The answer machine suggests using the online consultation service, yet that service appears to be consistently unavailable. In my situation, I genuinely needed to see a doctor, and 111 had determined I needed to be seen that same day. The doctor recommended I write to the practice manager and my MP regarding these concerns. That said, the clinical staff are excellent once you finally manage to see one.
It's been difficult to reach anyone by telephone. I've experienced lengthy wait times when trying to get through, particularly during afternoon hours. This isn't an isolated incident for..
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Andrea N.
The telephone and appointment booking system leaves much to be desired, however once you manage to get through, the reception team are consistently pleasant and supportive. The clinical staff..
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denon b.
The practice appears to have limited availability, and I found the staff interactions to be unwelcoming.
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Laila J.
I would rate this experience far lower if possible. I have found the standard of service at this medical practice to be extremely disappointing, particularly given that my child required care..
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Sara C.
I have consistently had positive experiences at this practice, with appointments being readily available and the reception team demonstrating friendliness and patience throughout my visits. I would..
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Nauf A.
I found it very difficult to access timely care at this practice. I have been attempting to secure an appointment for a pressing health concern, but have repeatedly been advised to contact the..
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gareth g.
Extremely frustrated with the difficulty in securing an appointment for my young child. I spent considerable time attempting to reach the practice by phone over a two-day period without success, as..
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The V.
The practice has discontinued telephone appointment bookings, leaving only two alternatives: competing for same-day slots at 8am (which is impractical for those with school commitments) or..
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Reem J.
I'm quite frustrated because there's consistently a significant wait of around an hour between my appointment time and actually being seen by a clinician. The process isn't clear to me...
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Assiya B.
The practice was well-maintained and tidy, with a pleasant and supportive team. The surroundings were lovely.
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Curtis W.
The reception staff at this practice were extremely unhelpful. While waiting to be seen, my partner attempted to call the surgery but the phone went unanswered for an extended period before being..
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Victoria H.
The appointment availability at this practice is extremely limited, which makes it difficult to arrange regular consultations regarding ongoing treatment. I found the booking process frustrating and..
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Christine M.
I have been with this practice for many years. I have found the reception team to be genuinely supportive. On a recent occasion when I called, a team member took time to speak with me until I felt..
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Kelly K.
Called to arrange an appointment for a family member, only to be informed that the practice is currently limited to emergency appointments due to staffing constraints. This is frustrating, as it's..
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Average J.
I have found this GP surgery to be disappointing overall. While the clinical staff provide adequate care, the administrative experience has been problematic. The reception team has made errors that..
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Paul S.
I felt compelled to leave due to the poor standard of care. The practice has declined significantly since my previous clinician was available. There have been numerous issues over the years, with..
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Leanne p.
Good medical professionals with one notable drawback regarding appointment availability and punctuality. Booking a consultation often results in significant delays, with patients waiting..
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Poskus G.
The phone lines are difficult to reach and getting through to book an appointment proves to be quite challenging.
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Curtis W.
I find it disappointing and aggravating that online appointment options are not available.
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Zochan Z.
The appointment that was scheduled for my child was not available when I arrived. I experienced a lengthy wait with my young child before being seen by the healthcare provider. On a previous..
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Trusted R.