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Richard A. one year ago • From Google

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Phone booking removed, receptionist unhelpful

I have been a patient at this practice for over 30 years and have always found it straightforward to arrange appointments until now. I contacted the surgery today regarding a respiratory infection and hoped to have a brief consultation to obtain medication. I was informed that telephone appointments are no longer available and that I must complete an online form for the doctor to assess whether an appointment is appropriate and when it might be scheduled. Additionally, the receptionist's manner came across as dismissive, suggesting I should have been aware of this change, which has apparently been in place for approximately eighteen months. I regret that I am not frequently unwell enough to have kept up with procedural updates. This practice was once somewhere I felt confident recommending, and I had built a long-standing relationship with my healthcare provider. However, the service has deteriorated noticeably over recent times, and I have decided that I will be seeking care elsewhere. It is concerning that when accessing routine GP appointments has become this difficult, it is little wonder that emergency departments face such extended waiting times.

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