Collingwood Surgery
Shannon F. 3 years ago • From Google
Bad
Phone system makes appointments difficult to arrange
Absolutely horrendous surgery. Can never get through on the telephone system for a start. Some (not all) of the reception staff are rude and not much help at all. There is no communication throughout the centre at all! I tried to arrange an appointment for my infant at the beginning of August but as she had not been registered yet they could not do this, but also could not register her as I couldn't locate her health record anywhere (was in the process of moving house and had misplaced it). If they had informed me all I needed was her NHS number to register her then I could have done it there and then. I spoke to my health visitor about this who was supportive and she rang the surgery on my behalf and spoke to reception about this and was told my daughter was able to see a doctor but the appointment would be under my name as she remained unregistered and all I needed to do was take the forms back that I had previously tried to hand in and provide her NHS number. Went to the appointment the next day to be told by the clinician I was seeing that no one had informed him about the arrangement and he was unable to see my daughter. He was extremely rude and unhelpful about it and actually reduced me to tears in the room and didn't ask if I was okay. The appointment I needed for her was because I believed she had a food sensitivity. He refused to examine her symptoms and proceeded to show me an alternative product I would need and told me I had to go and buy it myself. Fast forward on, it was most definitely a food sensitivity and I got told by the surgery in September that a referral was made and a repeat prescription for my daughter's alternative milk would be made (I understand referrals can take a while). I've not heard back about either of these things and all I've been doing is constantly having to ring (if I can get through) or go into the surgery for prescription after prescription where I was only getting one or two tiny tubs at a time. No good for a baby! And still at the end of October, no repeat prescription!! However, I can't fault the partner centre down the road as they have been more than helpful about everything to do with my pregnancy and with my daughter. The team there have all been great.
Absolutely horrendous surgery. Can never get through on the telephone system for a start. Some (not all) of the reception staff are rude and not much help at all. There is no communication..
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Karen J.
Very difficult to get through on the phone but fantastic help from the reception team. Thank you so much
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Natalia C.
After finally getting through to request a call from the on-call clinician, the consultation itself was extremely unprofessional and discourteous, falling well short of the standards expected in..
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gemma y.
I have consistently had a positive experience throughout my time as a patient at this practice.
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David W.
This practice appears to have experienced a decline in service quality. Accessing the surgery by telephone has become difficult, and prescription booking through phone lines is not available. The..
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elin b.
It was straightforward to book an appointment. The clinician I saw made me feel relaxed and at ease throughout my visit. Thank you ☺️
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Linda D.
Attended a local surgery with a vision-related concern and found that available appointments were not available for several weeks.
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Domino D.
Getting in touch with the surgery presents significant challenges. The telephone system appears overwhelmed and difficult to navigate. Rather than simply apologising for lengthy waits, it would be..
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James F.
The reviews speak for themselves. After waiting on hold for over an hour, I finally reached the front of the queue only to be disconnected, which was extremely disappointing. Additionally, I was..
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Charlotte C.
My review is based on the service I received from the staff member who took my call and introduced me to the telehealth app. They were exceptionally professional and helpful. It's a shame they are..
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ross w.
The medical team and support staff at this practice are excellent. I'd like to highlight the outstanding receptionist who demonstrated genuine care and compassion. Despite being in considerable..
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Keith N.
Called the practice and was informed there were 47 people ahead in the queue. I selected the callback option and received a call at 11.58. When I answered, the line was disconnected immediately. My..
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Lee C.
Excellent practice across all areas. The previous telephone system difficulties appear to have been resolved, with calls now being answered much more promptly than before. The team has consistently..
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Alan W.
Excellent facility, provided you are in good health, do not need to schedule a consultation, or require medication refills. The callback system frequently fails to function as intended, and..
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DMo86 D.
I have had a very poor experience with this practice. There have been repeated issues with appointment scheduling, which is particularly concerning given the nature of the care provided. It appears..
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dwayne t.
The service fell short of expectations. It took ten days to receive a prescription that was ordered through the online system. Additionally, it required five days of attempting to reach someone by..
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Jay R.
I found it extremely frustrating trying to reach this practice by phone. I spent over an hour attempting to get through, and my call was disconnected repeatedly despite appearing to be next in the..
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Megan E.
Inquiries directed to the occupational health department went unanswered and were not processed within a reasonable timeframe. Following a change of address, I felt that my requests were..
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Mr G.
The clinical staff provide good care when appointments are available, however there are significant delays in getting seen. The reception team could be more helpful with the booking process.
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Laura E.
The practice is difficult to reach by telephone.
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Shannon F.