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Roberto (. 3 years ago • From Google

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Poor

Reception attitude has improved but mental health support remains inconsistent

The practice successfully addressed my physical health concerns promptly, however there has been a significant gap in mental health support spanning several years. I was prescribed medication without adequate information about potential dependency risks, and when I sought assistance in discontinuing it, the practice withdrew support. This has been a considerable disappointment. Upon disclosing concerns about medication dependency, the response was dismissive rather than supportive. The practice later emphasised that the medication was unsuitable for extended use, despite having prescribed it for an extended period. I managed to reduce my dependency independently over several months, navigating this process without professional guidance whilst experiencing considerable distress and associated symptoms. Update: Mental health conditions are not handled with sufficient understanding or compassion at this practice. The administrative procedures are unclear, and responses can vary depending on staff availability, sometimes appearing impatient when queries are repeated for clarification. My overall experience with mental health care here has been disappointing on most occasions. However, I recently had a consultation with a clinician who demonstrated genuine attentiveness, took my concerns seriously without dismissing them, and proactively arranged multiple follow-up appointments to monitor my progress and organised additional testing during the same visit. The quality of care appears inconsistent. Reception staff interactions have been problematic historically, though this seems to have improved recently.

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