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Jasmine W. 2 years ago • From Google

Rating

Poor

New booking system makes appointments harder to get

I have consistently held The Avenues Medical Centre in high regard, though there has been a noticeable decline over the last six months or so. The clinical staff have been excellent and I have no complaints about them whatsoever. I have previously been able to secure appointments whenever needed and could typically book same-day slots, but a recent change to the appointment system means same-day bookings are now only possible if there is a cancellation available. While some of the reception team are wonderful, approachable and supportive, I have experienced repeated difficulties with one particular member of staff. Attempting to arrange appointments, request blood tests, or obtain prescriptions through this person has proven extremely challenging. Following my most recent appointment, I was expecting to receive a telephone call between 9 and 11 in the morning. The call did not arrive until just after midday, by which time I was unable to take it due to being at work. When I called back shortly afterwards, I was informed that I had missed my appointment and would not be contacted again. The clinician had advised that I should rebook for blood tests after six weeks, but this staff member refused to arrange this for me, instead repeatedly explaining what the clinician needed to discuss with me without actually scheduling an appointment. When I called the following day, I was fortunate to speak with a different receptionist who promptly booked me in for later that same day. This has not been an isolated incident. On multiple occasions, this person has declined to book me appointments, including when I have explained that I was pregnant and urgently needed to speak with someone—on that occasion I was directed to attend a walk-in centre and wait for several hours.

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