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Caroline H. 2 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Long queues and cancelled appointments frustrate patients

Called at exactly 8 when the surgery opened. I was number 15 in the queue!! When I eventually got through to reception I was informed there were no available appointments!! I was suggested to attend the walk-in centre instead!! This practice was once excellent until it became part of a larger partnership, and since then standards have noticeably declined. It's disappointing because when you do manage to see a clinician they are very competent BUT if you cannot secure an appointment what is the purpose. The walk-in centre would not have been suitable for my needs so I will attempt again tomorrow but I'm not optimistic it will be any different! I cannot believe things have become even more problematic. My daughter's last three respiratory reviews have been cancelled. She had a review scheduled for this week but the respiratory nurse telephoned and cancelled once more! She then offered to conduct the review by telephone instead! I have never encountered anything quite so inappropriate. She did not appear to have adequate knowledge as she was insisting my daughter use a particular device. My daughter explained this would not be compatible with her current preventative medication. Why does she lack this basic knowledge? I previously worked in the NHS and was required to have comprehensive knowledge of my area of practice. My daughter was diagnosed with a chronic respiratory condition many years ago and it has significantly impacted her quality of life. She never leaves home without her emergency inhaler, and if she has forgotten it we must return immediately. Previously she was prescribed two emergency inhalers monthly. Without any explanation this was reduced to one monthly! The respiratory nurse has advised she should discontinue her emergency inhaler as research suggests it may have cardiac effects. Given that heart conditions are prevalent in her family history this has caused her considerable anxiety. She asked 'so if you are removing me from this inhaler what do I do during a respiratory attack?' The nurse responded that she would need to attend hospital for a stronger dose of the medication!! Respiratory emergencies result in multiple deaths daily so now they are suggesting patients attend hospital for potentially lengthy waits as others have mentioned there could be increased fatalities! My daughter now faces additional pressure on the NHS and must undergo cardiac assessment. This is deeply concerning. A respiratory attack is extremely frightening for the person and those around them but it could readily be managed at home with the emergency inhaler.

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