Orsett Surgery
Harry H. 4 years ago • From Google
Bad
Promised mental health support but received no contact
To be frank, there is minimal care and consideration shown to patients. I have been registered with this practice since childhood, and when significant mental health difficulties recently emerged, including serious self-harm concerns, I was promised support and assistance. However, weeks have passed with absolutely no contact whatsoever. Despite phoning on multiple occasions to follow up, I was repeatedly assured that calls would be made on specific dates, yet nothing materialised. This situation has prompted me to make a decision that I hope will benefit my wellbeing, as I cannot continue waiting for support that does not appear to be forthcoming. I will be pursuing help through private means to support my own recovery and progress. Whilst the practice claims to have a mental health service, my experience suggests otherwise. The situation is quite clear to me now: the clinical staff appear to function primarily as medication dispensers rather than healthcare providers. I am deeply disappointed with the service received throughout my time with the NHS, particularly at this practice level. I do not make these comments lightly. This represents years of requesting help only to be let down repeatedly. I would strongly advise anyone considering joining this practice who has mental health concerns to explore alternative options elsewhere. It is surprising that the practice continues to operate. The broader NHS system has been a significant disappointment. The approach of waiting until individuals reach crisis point before offering support is fundamentally flawed. I recently received notification of an 87-day waiting period for therapy, during which I have experienced multiple serious incidents. The wait has been considerably longer than this, with consistent lack of provision. The practice does not merit continued operation, as the care provided consistently worsens situations through sheer lack of attention and consideration. I have been advised by other NHS professionals to lodge a formal complaint regarding the standard of care and duty of practice. This feedback alone indicates serious failings. I intend to follow this guidance and submit a formal report. My primary concern is preventing others from experiencing the same circumstances, as the situation is fundamentally unjust.
This practice has deteriorated significantly. I have been attending for a considerable time but am now considering transferring elsewhere. Although I'm uncertain whether other surgeries offer..
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Michael N.
Honestly, I feel this surgery has deteriorated significantly. I don't visit the doctors frequently and it had been quite some time since my last appointment. My wife arranged an appointment for me..
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Anonymouse
Wow, i have been with this surgery for one Dr and one Dr only. Todays phone calls and visit have 100% made my mind up that i am leaving this surgery after more than 25 years. The reception team are..
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Sadie R.
I would rate this experience as poor. Reaching someone by telephone proved extremely difficult. When contact was eventually made, staff indicated that appointments were unavailable for an extended..
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Dene C.
The standard of care at this surgery has declined significantly. Before the pandemic, it was straightforward to contact the practice with concerns or to arrange an appointment by calling at either..
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Rasa R.
The practice does not appear to take much responsibility for patients who are unwell, as obtaining an appointment through telephone booking can take approximately two months if you are fortunate..
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Ambrose C.
I attended an appointment and experienced inconsistent behaviour from staff members. While one staff member was pleasant initially, I later overheard conversations in other areas of the practice..
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Owen O.
The service quality appears to have declined over time. There are increasingly frequent reasons given for appointment unavailability, and callback requests often go unanswered. One member of the..
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Louise B.
The staff here are genuinely helpful and approachable, going out of their way to assist. When appointments aren't available, they make efforts to find alternative times or direct you to other..
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Jo W.
After making multiple calls and eventually reaching the appointment line, I finally managed to get through following several attempts and lengthy hold times. I was calling to inquire about an..
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Michal M.
I would not recommend this practice based on my experience.
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kim k.
The receptionist's manner was extremely unwelcoming and fell well short of what you would expect from someone in that role. The level of customer service provided was disappointing and detracted..
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Eileen D.
Called this morning and received a callback in the afternoon. Attended an appointment shortly after and was seen promptly for my check-up. Left with a prescription and was home by early evening. The..
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Natalie M.
I have consistently had a positive experience at this practice. The service has been prompt, the environment welcoming, and the staff have communicated effectively throughout my visits.
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Harry W.
Two years ago I discovered a swelling in my lymph nodes and reported it to my GP. Due to pandemic-related delays, I decided to pursue private testing, which cost over £3000. The private clinician..
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Josie P.
I cannot thank the practice enough. Received a call advising that hospital admission would not be pursued, and that we should visit the care home immediately. This decision allowed all of the family..
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Mark W.
I would rate this practice extremely poorly. I have serious concerns about the quality of service provided at this surgery. I found the staff to be unhelpful and unprofessional during my visits...
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ALONE M.
The role of administrative staff in making clinical decisions rather than qualified medical professionals is something I find frustrating and inappropriate.
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Marshays M.
This practice has been extremely disappointing. The clinical staff approach appointments as though they are doing patients a favour. The reception team came across as unwelcoming and lacked..
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Matt N.
I had a very negative experience at this practice. I was prescribed medication that caused me significant adverse effects, leaving me unable to walk properly. When I returned for further support, I..
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Alexis P.