Bermondsey Spa Medical Centre
Itiafa B. 7 months ago • From Google
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Phone system makes booking appointments impossible
What can I say? First of all, the telephone waiting times are excessively long, and that's assuming you can reach anyone at all. There are only three options available on the phone system: one to book an appointment (which cannot be completed by telephone and results in disconnection), two to order a prescription (which also cannot be done), and three to cancel an appointment (which similarly cannot be completed). If you don't select any of these options in an attempt to speak with someone about something different, the call disconnects anyway. Secondly, if you do manage to get through, you must contend with what feels like restrictive gatekeeping and receptionists who seem to lack adequate customer service training. The clinical staff themselves are reasonably satisfactory, I suppose, but the process of reaching them is unnecessarily difficult. I appreciate how conveniently located this practice is to me and I rely on it, but the organisational management genuinely needs improvement. The experience has been disappointing. UPDATE: I submitted a formal complaint some time ago and received an acknowledgement the following day stating they would attempt to respond within a specified timeframe. A considerable period has now passed since that initial acknowledgement, and I have yet to receive a substantive response to my complaint. I needed to arrange an appointment recently and spent a significant amount of time on hold before speaking with reception staff. The actual conversation was brief, and I was offered a telephone consultation with a clinician the following day. This practice's appointment scheduling system is among the most frustrating I have encountered. I do not want the practice to close because the local area needs one, but I do want to see meaningful improvements.
The medical team and front desk staff are consistently helpful and provide excellent service.
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Jhoan T.
I have made multiple attempts to contact reception, either by phone or in person, but have not received satisfactory responses. On my most recent visit, I was trying to collect medication that I had..
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Marsha P.
This practice appears to be among the poorest in the area. The staff conduct themselves in an overly superior manner while treating patients with ongoing health conditions, and there seem to be..
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Barry K.
Received a vaccination at the clinic recently. Within a few hours of the appointment, I felt quite unwell. I contacted the clinic for advice, but was informed that the symptoms were unlikely to be..
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Magda M.
The receptionist demonstrated limited knowledge when handling inquiries and appeared unfamiliar with customer service practices. Their approach to managing requests came across as unprofessional,..
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Mohamed M.
Needed an appointment and spoke with a member of the management team who was very polite and helpful in getting me booked in to see a clinician. The reception staff are very good at the surgery and..
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Lizzie L.
I waited on the phone for an extended period before my call was answered, only to have the line disconnected immediately. I noticed the practice details on a search engine have been recently updated..
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Itiafa B.
What can I say? First of all, the telephone waiting times are excessively long, and that's assuming you can reach anyone at all. There are only three options available on the phone system: one to..
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Anna A.
The practice manager provided assistance with my enquiry and I found the team to be very welcoming and approachable.
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Tam K.
The practice provided excellent service with a genuinely helpful and welcoming approach.
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ang n.
The clinician provided excellent care.
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Toke S.
The medical professionals and staff at this practice are consistently helpful and supportive. In particular, one clinician demonstrated kindness, compassion, and reassurance when addressing..
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S U.
Consistently excellent care provided. Very satisfied with the service received.
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Arijah A.
This medical centre is an excellent choice whenever you require any assistance. I have had positive experiences visiting here regularly and the reception team are outstanding. They are genuinely..
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Jannat A.
I have been a patient at this practice for many years and have consistently found the staff to be supportive and knowledgeable. The front desk team create a warm and friendly atmosphere. The..
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Oscar C.
The clinical staff member is genuinely pleasant and maintains a professional manner. However, the reception team appears to lack organisation and seems reluctant to provide assistance. When..
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Atef a.
The front desk staff were quite unfriendly and unhelpful during my visit.
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Temesgen M.
The doctor at my practice is very good, very kind, and always takes time to listen to me without rushing through appointments.
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Satima K.
Spoke to a helpful and caring member of staff who provided good support. Also spoke to another very pleasant staff member.
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Alek Z.
I attended this practice as an external patient through the extended access scheme and had an excellent experience. The clinician was very pleasant and handled my concerns effectively. The waiting..
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Sameena A.