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Lynsey W. 2 years ago • From Google

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Phone lines constantly busy and calls go unanswered

Whenever I contemplate contacting this surgery about anything, I experience considerable anxiety. 1) I have serious doubts about whether their telephone lines are adequately staffed during stated opening hours. Being kept on hold for extended periods exceeding 90 minutes, only to have the call disconnected, is wholly unacceptable. I've attempted to ring during what appear to be quieter periods, such as shortly before closing time, yet the calls go unanswered, suggesting reception staff may have finished for the day. On two separate occasions, after waiting on hold for well over an hour, I've made the journey to the surgery in person to understand what might be causing such apparent congestion, only to find the building essentially vacant both times. This is deeply concerning. 2) My employment circumstances mean I'm unable to carry my mobile phone during certain periods. When anticipating a callback, I provide alternative contact information to reception staff and specifically request communication via text or email instead. These preferences are consistently ignored, and subsequently I'm labelled as unreliable when I cannot answer calls on my mobile. There seems little purpose in providing alternative contact details or communication methods if they are not actually utilised. This represents a significant lack of attention to detail. 3) Many staff members appear to overlook that patients seeking GP consultations, regardless of their issue, are typically already experiencing some degree of distress or discomfort. Reception staff demonstrate minimal compassion or understanding, and on occasions when I've raised concerns about service shortcomings, I've received neither apologies nor attempts at resolution. Whilst I would never support rudeness or hostility toward NHS employees, when a surgery operates in such a patient-unfocused, commercially-oriented and dismissive manner, I can appreciate why frustration might occasionally escalate. 4) The sole reason I remain registered here is that the clinical staff are genuinely excellent. During the rare instances when face-to-face appointments are available, I consistently feel properly heard and unhurried. Their approach is meticulous and thorough, and I maintain confidence in the clinical care provided.

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