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Dharmendra G. 2 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Nightmare booking system with zero patient support

I've attempted multiple times to secure an appointment, with a minimum queue number of 15 and a mandatory one-hour wait. The most frustrating aspect is that after enduring an hour on hold, no appointments are available for the next two weeks. Is this serious? For the past 3-4 days, I've been trying to obtain my daughter's test results. I've called repeatedly, selected option 3, but all lines are perpetually busy and the call drops. The service provided by this surgery is absolutely abysmal. It's the worst medical practice I've ever encountered. A practice manager previously contacted me and confirmed the telephone line issues, helpfully addressing my concerns. Unfortunately, today (22-Nov-021 @14:57) - after numerous attempts using option 1 to book an appointment, I'm greeted with the standard "all lines are busy, please call later" message, and the call disconnects. No queuing option exists. I managed to speak with someone at the surgery who explained the situation was due to fully occupied lines. Seriously? Six lines at full capacity during 3-4 different times? They must be an incredibly busy practice. July-2023 - Completely ineffective booking system I completed the form and received a text message with a booking link, but the most infuriating part is the complete lack of available appointments when clicking the link. My fundamental questions are: 1) Does the surgery believe a patient's sole purpose is to continuously check this link for an appointment? If doctors are busy, so am I - I work full-time. 2) What happens in an urgent situation that doesn't warrant A&E but requires immediate attention? I've already spent 5 hours struggling to secure an appointment. I believe someone in the NHS has overthought this appointment booking process, which will absolutely not benefit patients. This will only increase patient stress. They should immediately discontinue this process. It's a total waste of NHS resources and time.

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