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Pnn P. 2 months ago • From Google

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Phone queues made booking an appointment impossible

This feedback relates to the experience of attempting to secure an appointment, which was unsuccessful, and does not reflect on clinical capabilities. This morning, I spent approximately 79 minutes trying to reach reception by telephone. The first attempt involved 31 minutes listening to an automated message indicating I was first in the queue, which never connected, followed by a second call lasting 48 minutes that was eventually answered. However, I was simply informed that no appointments were available and advised to either try calling again the following day or attend the surgery in person upon opening, meaning joining a queue. The underlying issues could stem from various factors such as high patient demand, insufficient staffing levels, or limitations in the telephone answering system. This situation requires urgent attention, otherwise patients may increasingly turn to private healthcare alternatives, as has already occurred with dental services. Update: Several years ago, government officials acknowledged that the NHS system faced significant challenges. Currently, obtaining a same-day appointment through the online booking system or by contacting reception remains extremely difficult and often proves impossible. The NHS continues to face substantial operational and financial pressures, and the reception and appointment booking processes at this surgery appear inadequate for current demand. Similar concerns extend to the wider regulatory framework overseeing healthcare services.

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