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Ali A. 5 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Long phone waits and dismissive reception staff

I have struggled significantly with the appointment booking process at this practice. Each time I attempt to schedule an appointment by telephone, I find myself waiting on hold for extended periods. When my call is eventually answered, I am informed that no face-to-face slots are currently available and asked to leave a message for clinical staff to respond to. I am also advised that an in-person appointment cannot be guaranteed, and that I may need to await contact from another location, which is similarly uncertain. On one occasion, after holding for a considerable length of time, I decided to visit the practice in person instead. Upon arrival, I observed reception staff engaged in conversation. When I approached them to request an appointment, I was told that appointments could only be booked over the telephone. I mentioned my lengthy wait on the phone earlier, but felt that the response I received was dismissive and lacked patience with my situation. I was instructed to return home and call back, as walk-in appointments were not available. This resulted in a further significant loss of my time. I am deeply frustrated with the overall appointment access experience at this practice. The combination of prolonged waiting times and difficulty securing appointments has led me to consider registering myself and my family elsewhere. I cannot recommend this surgery to others based on my experience, as I believe the service falls considerably short of acceptable standards.

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