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Mark M. 2 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Reception staff dismissive about transport difficulties

Called the GP surgery at 7am seeking an appointment for my child who was experiencing significant ear discomfort. After getting through at 7.20, I was informed that no appointments were available, even for children, and was directed to an alternative location. When I raised concerns about accessing care without personal transport, I was advised to use public transport or a taxi. This response felt dismissive, particularly given current financial pressures many families face. If I had wanted to use a GP practice in a different area, I would have registered there instead. The service quality has been consistently poor over an extended period. The approach to appointment availability feels overly restrictive, and the reception team appeared indifferent to my concerns. Having a single GP surgery serving the wider area is insufficient and unsustainable. The situation requires meaningful improvement.

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