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Kemi O. 2 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Phone queues make getting appointments nearly impossible

I have been attempting to contact the surgery daily during morning hours on weekdays for over a month to secure an appointment, but have been unsuccessful despite waiting in the queue for extended periods each time. I have a concerning growth that is progressively enlarging and requires urgent medical attention. I attended an urgent care centre where I was assessed and provided with documentation recommending an expedited appointment at the surgery. However, when I presented this letter, I was only offered a booking for a considerably later date, and was advised that if I needed an earlier slot I would need to continue calling at the same time each morning. The appointment system feels inadequate for patients with potentially serious health concerns who cannot afford to wait indefinitely. I am very dissatisfied with my experience at this practice, as the process appears inefficient and unhelpful. It seems counterproductive to ask patients to describe their symptoms over the phone only to be told no appointments are available. The overall service has been disappointing.

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