CM

Calvin M. 6 months ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Phone queues make appointments impossible to book

I have had an extremely frustrating experience with this surgery. Contacting reception is nearly impossible—either calls don't connect, or you spend considerable time waiting on hold. Because of this difficulty, I've often had to visit an alternative walk-in centre just to receive care. The clinical staff come across as dismissive and don't seem to listen properly, frequently opting to prescribe medication rather than investigating the root cause of problems. Following an accident, I experienced significant back pain, yet obtaining an appointment took two weeks. When I asked reception for guidance on what to do, I was advised to attend A&E if the situation was that serious. When I eventually saw a clinician, I was informed that a scan would be arranged. Upon checking my patient records later, nothing had been scheduled. I contacted reception to chase this up; they indicated they would get back to me but did not. My pharmacy even reached out to discuss stopping a particular medication, despite the surgery having made no real attempt to properly address my back issue. More recently, I experienced another problem with the same medication, which was recorded, yet the receptionist told me the clinician had said something different from what I distinctly recall being discussed. Overall, the surgery appears disorganized, dismissive, and unhelpful. The ongoing delays, breakdown in communication, and inadequate standard of care have made this experience extremely stressful.

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