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Sue S. 3 years ago • From Google

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Reception staff failing to pass messages to doctors

There appear to be significant training gaps among front desk personnel, with medical records not being maintained promptly. Correspondence raising concerns has gone unaddressed, and requests for services do not appear to reach clinical staff, despite previous assurances that matters would be handled. Phone access is extremely difficult, with extended wait times. Front desk staff sometimes provide information sourced from external sources and are reluctant to escalate matters to clinical staff even when clinical staff have previously committed to action. Vulnerable groups, including older patients and those with additional communication needs, seem to be overlooked within the system. The overall experience is deeply concerning and raises worries about safety. Those without an advocate to support them are particularly at risk. The clinical nursing team are professional and caring, though they appear stretched and some lack adequate preparation for their roles in primary care settings. As time progresses, concerns about the practice continue to mount, accompanied by growing disappointment and unease. Having experience within the NHS, such issues would not be accepted elsewhere and represent a significant decline in service quality.

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