Rainham Health Centre
Catherine N. 3 years ago • From Google
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Reception staff dismissive about lost prescription issue
I have been attending this surgery since 1973. Unfortunately, following staffing changes at the practice, there has been a period without a permanent clinician in place. This situation led me to make the difficult decision to register elsewhere. I was advised by the NHS to ensure my medications were ordered through my current surgery during the transition period. I arranged this through my nominated pharmacy, who confirmed the order was submitted to the surgery on 17 June. When I called the surgery the following week, staff confirmed that my prescription had been sent to my pharmacy on 20 June. After visiting the pharmacy on multiple occasions, I returned on 11 July only to find the prescription had still not arrived. Upon contacting the surgery, I was told by a receptionist that a prescription had been issued, but as I was now an inactive patient, there was nothing they could do if it wasn't at the pharmacy. When I pointed out that the prescription had been processed while I was still an active patient, I received a dismissive and curt response. The receptionist showed little interest in the fact that the pharmacy could confirm both the date the prescription was ordered and that this fell within my period as an active patient. The surgery's subsequent explanation was that they had checked with the pharmacy, who confirmed my previous supply had ended in June. The pharmacy also confirmed to me on 11 July that a prescription request had been submitted on 17 June. The surgery stated they would not issue further medication without a clinical review, though my next scheduled review was not due until January 2023, making my request appropriate. Rather than acknowledging the issue, the surgery offered explanations without verifying when my medication review was actually due. I found the manner in which I was treated to be unprofessional and dismissive, which contrasts sharply with my previous experience at the practice.
Outstanding care provided to me as a patient, with exceptionally courteous and supportive front desk staff, and wonderful overall service. Much appreciated.
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James J.
I would rate this practice much lower if possible. Since the change in management, we have been unable to obtain in-person appointments. The telephone manner of the team has been consistently poor..
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I would advise against registering with this practice. The reception staff demonstrated discourteous conduct, and there appeared to be instances of discriminatory treatment and preferential handling..
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Nouman M.
Very friendly and treated with respect during a blood test appointment 🙏❤️
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Selina B.
This practice has become extremely disappointing. I would advise against registering here unless you are comfortable with feeling overlooked and disregarded.
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Donna D.
This practice has experienced a noticeable decline in quality. Certain members of the front desk team appear to create unnecessary obstacles. The recently introduced appointment system has been..
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Faisal I.
I have attempted to contact them on multiple occasions, and despite being prioritised in the queue, my calls do not seem to receive appropriate attention. During my visits to the reception desk, I..
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shazim A.
I have lived in various areas across London and accessed NHS services at multiple locations, but I must say this practice falls short of expectations. The reception team appears disorganised and..
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Vincenzo M.
0 stars. This practice is extremely disappointing for the local area. Phone access involves substantial waiting times, and my partner's scheduled phone consultation (arranged several weeks prior)..
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Madalina B.
Getting assistance from this practice feels nearly impossible. The service provided is extremely disappointing.
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Catherine N.
I have been attending this surgery since 1973. Unfortunately, following staffing changes at the practice, there has been a period without a permanent clinician in place. This situation led me to..
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Olu S.
The healthcare professional I saw was consistently helpful and demonstrated a high level of professionalism. Their careful attention to detail throughout the appointment was excellent.
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Michelle A.
The reception staff member was extremely accommodating. I contacted the practice on Monday regarding a medication that required approval. An appointment was arranged for Wednesday to discuss the..
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Petra M.
The quality of care at this practice has declined significantly since the departure of a key clinician.
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Belinda F.
This is the worst health centre I have ever attended. Following a significant change in leadership, the standard of care has deteriorated considerably and I feel patients are not receiving adequate..
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Ganna D.
I attended an appointment a couple of weeks ago regarding my young child, but the healthcare provider was unable to identify the issue, and I received no further guidance. Despite the passage of two..
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Nayaz B.
The appointment scheduling system and overall process are extremely frustrating and cause considerable difficulty for patients in this area.
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Katherine M.
The reception team continues to include some genuinely helpful individuals. However, my experience with the current healthcare provider has been disappointing. There are concerns regarding the..
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John L.
Unhelpful staff Difficult to reach by telephone Require in-person visits for basic inquiries This practice does not appear to meet community needs effectively, as evidenced by feedback from other..
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Robert L.
The practice appears to prioritize expanding its patient list over providing adequate care for existing patients, seemingly driven by financial incentives rather than patient welfare.
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