MH

M H. 5 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Phone lines consistently difficult to reach

It's accurate to say that I've regularly experienced lengthy waits of around 45 minutes when trying to reach the practice by phone. While I understand there have been challenging circumstances, this pattern has persisted for an extended period, which suggests the staffing levels may need reviewing to handle call volumes more effectively. I made multiple attempts over several weeks to arrange a blood test but was repeatedly informed that clinical staff were unavailable. Eventually, I had to take time off work and travel a considerable distance to access this service elsewhere. When I have managed to see a clinician, they have been professional and thorough, though the process of actually securing an appointment feels problematic. I'm also concerned about patients who may struggle with the current system, particularly older individuals who might face financial barriers to making repeated calls or lack the digital access needed to book appointments online.

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