JB

James B. 4 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Impossible to book appointments through the phone queue

I found this practice to be quite frustrating. When I called seeking an appointment, I was informed that none were available and was asked to ring back several days later. When I did call again, I received the same response and was advised to contact them at 8am. The appointment booking system appears to operate on a same-day call basis only, with no option to schedule visits in advance. The phone lines seem to be consistently busy, requiring multiple attempts to get through, which can be time-consuming. Even after managing to reach someone, there is no certainty of securing an appointment if other callers are successful first. I felt the administrative processes at this practice could be significantly improved. The current system creates unnecessary barriers to accessing care, which I believe contributes to the challenges patients face when trying to engage with GP services.

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