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Maxine B. 4 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Reception queue caused missed appointment confusion

I called every morning for nearly two weeks attempting to secure an appointment, only to be informed that no slots were available for the following two weeks. I completed the online form through the NHS app and received a telephone appointment scheduled for over a week away. Following a call with a healthcare professional who arranged an in-person visit, my appointment was set for 1.50pm. I arrived at 1.45pm. There was a queue at reception, so I attempted to use the check-in screen, but it failed to recognise me. The person ahead of me mentioned experiencing the same issue, so I joined the queue and waited approximately ten minutes while a single receptionist managed patient check-ins. After providing my name, I was asked to take a seat. Twenty minutes later, another receptionist called my name and directed me to the desk, where she informed me that I should not have been asked to sit down as I had apparently missed my appointment due to being late. However, I had arrived five minutes early, and the delay was not of my making—neither the malfunctioning check-in screen nor the nearly ten-minute wait to check in with reception were within my control. While I understand the practice is under considerable pressure, having only one receptionist managing such demand seems inadequate.

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