SW

Sarah W. 5 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Phone appointments only, no choice in timing

This is an update to my previous review from over two years ago, when I had a positive experience. Previously, I was consistently able to see the same healthcare professional who had been at the practice for many years. Unfortunately, this is no longer possible. Now appointments are allocated based on availability, with calls coming from whoever is available at times determined by the practice. I raised concerns about the service and received a call from the practice management. The response felt dismissive, suggesting that my complaint was essentially my responsibility for not articulating what specific improvements I wanted. The implication seemed to be that without proposing solutions, I had no right to complain. From a patient perspective, however, I simply wanted to be treated as an individual with continuity of care and appropriate medical guidance during phone consultations with clinicians unfamiliar with my history. I do not wish to pursue this further. I have left this review to reflect my personal experience and the disappointment I feel with a practice where I have been registered longer than many of the current staff. I have now submitted an application to transfer to another local surgery where most of my friends and family are already registered. The fact that I am making this change should indicate that I believe it is the right decision for me.

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