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Daniela K. 6 years ago • From Google

Rating

Average

Reception staff can be inconsistent and unhelpful

I have been attending this surgery for 20 years. The clinical staff have consistently demonstrated care and professionalism throughout my time as a patient. I have recently had a newborn and have attended several appointments, finding the staff to be attentive and supportive during this period. I have no concerns regarding the quality of clinical care provided. However, my experience with reception staff has been inconsistent. On some occasions they have been helpful, whilst on others I have found their approach unhelpful and overly rigid in their interpretation of procedures. Accessing appointments has become increasingly difficult, and I have noticed that clinics frequently run behind schedule. Whilst I understand delays can happen, this is particularly challenging when attending with a young infant. I would suggest the surgery consider reorganising its facilities to better accommodate families with young children. Currently, paediatric services are located upstairs, which presents practical difficulties when managing a baby. Additionally, there are no dedicated facilities upstairs for changing or breastfeeding, requiring parents to use downstairs facilities which are not ideal for this purpose. I have also noticed changes to administrative procedures that seem inefficient. Obtaining copies of test results now requires booking a doctor's appointment rather than being handled by reception staff. Similarly, prescription requests cannot be placed by telephone and collected later, requiring an appointment instead. These processes appear to place unnecessary demand on clinical time. Overall, I feel the surgery's approach to administration has shifted towards a more rigid system, moving away from the flexible and patient-focused service it previously offered.

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