Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
Paul R. 2 years ago • From Google
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Impossible to book an appointment here anymore
It has become extremely difficult to secure an appointment with a GP at this practice. When attempting to book during regular hours, either in person or by telephone, you will typically be informed, though courteously by reception staff, that no slots are currently available and that you must ring back at 8am the following day. When you do call at that time, you find yourself competing with numerous other patients attempting the same thing. After joining the telephone queue, you are told there are "more than 30" people waiting ahead of you. Following a patient wait of around 20 minutes, the call often disconnects. Upon ringing back, you receive the same message about "more than 30" callers in the queue. Should you opt for a callback service, an SMS is sent containing a link to a website displaying your position in the queue. On one occasion, this revealed a position of 113th in line—not a mistake, but genuinely one hundred and thirteenth. This demonstrates that the vague "more than 30" figure heard during the wait could represent anywhere from 31 callers to well over a hundred, with no clarity provided. Attempting to book via the practice app yields similarly frustrating results. If appointments are available at all, they are typically scheduled a month into the future. It appears that if you anticipate needing medical attention, you would need to arrange it well in advance.
The practice used to provide a better service, but now it's extremely difficult to reach anyone. I've attempted to contact my GP multiple times over a week-long period, only to find the lines..
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holly s.
After using the online appointment service, which has limited availability unless accessed early in the morning, I eventually managed to book a slot after several days. I then spent the day waiting..
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
Ged M.
My usual practice location is always efficient and friendly. Today I attended an alternative surgery location for a specific procedure. What a pleasant experience; the procedure was fully explained..
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
Anonymouse
Pathetic excuse for a gp surgery. Utterly useless. Good luck getting through to reception nevermind having them actually bother to find an appointment for you
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Mick R.
Just had probably the best consultation with a GP I've ever had. Helpful, informative and straightforward. What a nice person, the NHS needs more like them. I've noticed that the majority of..
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Mrs G.
We have had positive experiences with the staff over an extended period, through various iterations of the practice. The photograph displayed does not accurately represent the practice location. The..
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
Phyre P.
Frustrated with appointment booking process! I received a message instructing me to call and arrange an appointment with a clinician who knows my medical history. When I called during mid-morning, I..
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
Brad C.
Relocated to this practice as my partner is also registered here. Initially, the experience was positive. However, since the pandemic, the approach seems to have become increasingly restrictive,..
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susan h.
The practice has experienced a decline in service quality following its merger to form the larger healthcare organisation, and I feel the current health situation is being used as a reason to limit..
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
Lynn C.
Contacted the reception team today and was told someone would return the call, but this did not happen. Multiple messages were left while a family member experienced significant distress, remaining..
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
karen r.
This practice appears to lack adequate organisation, which is concerning.
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
Steve B.
I was recently seen at the spring lane site and was highly impressed with the depth of knowledge demonstrated regarding my medical history and the quality of the consultation provided. The clinician..
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John-Michael F.
Accessing medical care at this practice feels like winning a lottery—only a select few manage to secure appointments, while the rest are turned away. When I called mid-morning, I was told that an..
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barry g.
Consistently supportive and accommodating.
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
Paul S.
I have been a patient at this practice for over 30 years and have consistently valued their professional and welcoming manner in caring for my family and myself.
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Quentin B.
Unable to obtain an appointment following an extended wait for a telephone consultation.
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Lynne M.
I had to wait a considerable time in the telephone queue during a weekday morning appointment slot. The service fell short of my expectations.
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
jon c.
If you are seeking a practice that functions as a proper GP surgery, this may not meet your expectations. Obtaining a telephone consultation with a clinician can take considerable time, and..
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
RACHEL C.
My parents are both in their eighties. Unless you are comfortable with computers and can manage to get in touch through online methods, this practice may not be suitable for you. If something urgent..
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
Isabelle D.
The reception team and clinical staff were absolutely lovely. They demonstrated genuine kindness and showed a good understanding of my needs.
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