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Teresa F. 5 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Impossible to reach practice by phone initially

Extremely disappointing experience, I would rate this very poorly if possible. Support for mental health concerns does not appear to be adequately prioritised by this practice. The primary concern aligns with feedback from other patients regarding difficulties reaching the practice initially. Once contact is made, interactions with reception staff lack warmth and understanding, and patients seeking assistance are expected to wait approximately two weeks before receiving any response, followed by another similar wait for an appointment, if one becomes available. Patients are then informed that their issue may or may not improve, with responsibility placed on clinical staff. Ultimately, NHS 111 resolved the situation by arranging an immediate same-day appointment with a clinician from the same practice who demonstrated attentiveness and appropriate care that should have been provided from the outset. It is fortunate this patient had strong personal support during this period, as the situation could have had serious consequences otherwise.

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