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Fenella W. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Phone lines constantly jammed during appointment booking

Relocated to this surgery to be closer to family. Initially thought it would be suitable, but the experience has been disappointing enough that I'm considering returning to my previous practice, particularly given my current circumstances. Securing advance appointments is extremely challenging—same-day bookings are the only realistic option, though success is far from guaranteed due to consistently congested phone lines. The practice operates with minimal flexibility. Additionally, the reception desk now closes during the lunch hour, which adds further inconvenience. I've consulted with multiple clinicians at this practice. One in particular was dismissive in manner, and I requested not to see them again following an upsetting interaction and subsequent complaints. I was informed that direct requests cannot be accommodated, though I discovered I could work around this by specifying a preference for a particular gender—a workaround that has created its own problems, as I now find myself consistently assigned to the same clinician regardless of my preferences. I'd rather not elaborate, but my overall experience with this surgery across several health concerns has been significantly below standard, particularly regarding the quality of care and support provided. The practice website is also problematic, containing numerous broken links. When I've attempted to contact the surgery via email to report these issues, I receive no acknowledgment or response, which suggests a lack of engagement with patient feedback.

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