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Kerry S. 4 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Outdated opening times and impossible phone access

Disappointing experience overall. Initially, I noticed the opening times displayed online did not match when the practice actually became available. I arrived expecting to call at 9am but discovered they operated from 8am, and there was no acknowledgement of this discrepancy or effort to help resolve the confusion. During my single consultation over three years, I felt the clinician was dismissive of my concerns and this made me hesitant to pursue further investigation, as I worried my symptoms were being minimised. I have not yet received a formal diagnosis despite my condition persisting. On two separate occasions, I was asked to wait approximately a week to receive antibiotics for an infection that had been confirmed. The last time this happened, I contacted NHS 111 instead and attended an alternative healthcare facility, where I received the medication the same evening. Most recently, I attempted to book an appointment and spent considerable time trying to reach the practice by phone without success due to high call volumes. I submitted an e-consultation through the NHS app and received a response suggesting I telephone the surgery. My subsequent call attempts were unsuccessful, and I was advised to ring at 8am the following day when they would have more clinical staff available. When I questioned how this would improve my chances of getting through given the earlier difficulties, I did not receive a satisfactory explanation. I will be relocating within the coming weeks and will be transferring my care elsewhere.

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