AA

A A. 9 months ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Phone queues left patients waiting hours on hold

Appointment availability has been consistently limited. Phone calls often result in lengthy wait times before being disconnected or receiving unavailable appointments for extended periods. I have since transferred to another practice that better meets my needs. The reception team frequently appears inattentive to incoming calls, something I and others have noticed repeatedly. When calls are answered, responses tend to be dismissive and argumentative regarding clinical requirements, despite lacking appropriate qualifications to make such assessments. Some clinicians have also seemed dismissive and focused on quick consultations rather than thorough care. I found myself repeatedly attending emergency services, only to be advised that GP intervention was necessary, yet experienced resistance to implementing the referral until the situation became critical. The practice would benefit from significant staffing changes. The pattern of negative feedback is understandable given that patients often feel treated as burdensome rather than valued individuals deserving of respectful, person-centred care.

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