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Maggie P. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Poor

Reception staff helpful, but getting a doctor's appointment is impossible

The reception team are generally very helpful and welcoming. The blood pressure clinicians provide an excellent service and their work is consistently good. However, I had an appointment with a healthcare assistant when I was expecting to see a nurse, and the experience was extremely disappointing. This person dismissed my concerns about side effects from my medication and declined to involve the doctor in the discussion, stating they were simply following instructions. They also suggested I might benefit from antidepressants. I ended up attending A&E that evening, and although a referral letter was generated for a specialist department, the surgery has not acted on this recommendation. Booking an appointment with a doctor is exceptionally difficult. I was subsequently prescribed a new medication at a higher dose without having consulted with a doctor beforehand. I decided to take a lower dose as I felt the prescribed amount was excessive, and my blood pressure readings have become nearly ideal. I contacted the practice on a Friday regarding new stomach symptoms and was advised to attend if they persist, though I have little confidence in securing a doctor's appointment this week given the practice's tendency to direct patients to A&E instead. I also submitted a complaint online about the healthcare assistant, but have received no response or follow-up contact. While I wouldn't describe the practice as entirely poor, there are significant underlying issues that require urgent attention and resolution.

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