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Alise O. 2 years ago • From Google

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Poor

Long phone queues make appointments nearly impossible

I found the service quite disappointing overall. Getting an appointment within a reasonable timeframe proved very difficult, and I experienced lengthy waits in the phone queue despite being relatively early in the call order. Following the reception team's advice to ring at opening time didn't help—the lines were so congested that I waited for hours without getting through, and the call dropped several times due to the volume of incoming calls. While I don't necessarily require a doctor's appointment for everything, I do need one to obtain my medication, which creates a frustrating situation. It would be beneficial if the practice offered telephone consultations with clinicians, as this could significantly reduce waiting times. Additionally, I had a difficult personal experience when discussing mental health concerns with a member of the clinical team for the first time. Rather than identify them specifically, I'd simply suggest that prospective patients carefully consider whether this practice is the right fit and conduct thorough research before choosing to register here.

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