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Victoria L. 2 years ago • From Google

Rating

Average

Mixed feelings about local surgery care

I initially gave a 1-star rating due to some initial challenges when first registering with the practice. I now want to clarify that while there are ongoing issues with capacity and referral wait times, these are systemic NHS problems rather than specific to this surgery. The reception staff have been incredibly supportive in managing my frequently changing and complex prescriptions, proactively ensuring I receive my medications promptly. I truly value their attentiveness, and the overall communication has significantly improved. My experience suggests the doctors are less experienced in mental health care, appearing hesitant to provide medication advice or make recommendations. They tend to defer decisions to other teams with extensive waiting lists, or expect patients to make complex medical choices with minimal guidance - a challenging task, especially during difficult mental health periods. Candidly, I did not find the mental health support worker particularly helpful, though I acknowledge their effort and time. As the NHS currently seems limited in support options beyond medication, I have self-referred to the local Mind BLMK charity, who have been responsive and offered valuable peer support services.

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