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Steve W. 5 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Reception staff attitude makes booking difficult

I have had mixed experiences with the reception team at this practice. While some staff members have been pleasant, others have appeared dismissive and unwilling to help. The customer service standards do not seem consistent with the practice's expectations. I was previously advised to call before 9am to request same-day appointments, which required me to arrange time off work. On one occasion, I called for an extended period anticipating the lines would be busy, but this was not the case. I noticed no background noise or indication of high call volume when I later visited the practice, which raised questions about whether calls were being properly received. On another visit, I experienced difficulty when requesting an appointment change. The staff member declined to assist, so I kept the original appointment. Subsequently, I was informed that I had cancelled it, which contradicted my recollection of events. This discrepancy was concerning. I have also found the telephone manner of reception staff to be occasionally unhelpful and dismissive. The staff frequently appear to be unavailable, with callers being asked to ring back later. Given that patients are making efforts to access healthcare, I believe the reception team should be held to higher professional standards. The quality of the reception experience significantly impacts the overall impression of the practice.

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