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Martha D. 5 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Phone queue chaos leaves appointments impossible to get

They've stopped offering routine appointments in advance, requiring everyone to call at 8am instead. This creates a bottleneck where the phone lines become overwhelmed, and by mid-morning all available slots are gone. My young child requires ongoing medication management for a health condition. I've been unable to secure an appointment throughout the week. I'm unclear where all the clinical staff have gone. Previously, you could ring on the day for urgent matters or book routine visits online ahead of time. Not everyone has the flexibility to spend their day trying to obtain a doctor's appointment. The NHS encourages people to seek advice for persistent symptoms, yet this practice's phone system essentially turns people away unless their situation is classified as urgent. How many people will delay seeking care until their condition becomes serious? This goes beyond poor service—it feels like a genuine safety concern.

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