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Ian R. 7 months ago • From Google

Rating

Excellent

Reception staff listened and took prompt action

I recently needed to get in touch with the practice regarding concerns about a family member. It was a particularly intricate situation that called for considerable patience and empathy, and I must commend all the staff involved, from the receptionist to the clinical team who responded promptly and kept me regularly updated on developments. I appreciate that I should not identify individuals by name, but the receptionist was exceptionally helpful and the clinical staff member who assisted me was equally professional and caring. I would like to note that I have sometimes observed patients arriving at surgeries in a confrontational manner, which can make it harder for staff to respond with the compassion that complex situations deserve. I have witnessed this behaviour at other practices I have attended previously. While I recognise that access to appointments and other systemic challenges are genuine concerns that frustrate patients, I feel this practice does not warrant some of the negative feedback it receives overall. In my own experience, they provided an outstanding level of care and support.

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