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Carissa T. 4 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Reception staff made it impossible to get help

I've consistently found the clinical staff to be pleasant and very supportive. I would rate them highly if I could leave a separate review. However, the reception team has been problematic. They've consistently come across as dismissive and discourteous. I've experienced two separate occasions that have made me consider switching surgeries. In the first instance, I was struggling significantly with my mental wellbeing and called in distressed requesting an urgent appointment due to concerning thoughts. The receptionist's response suggested that my situation was my own fault for calling at that time, implied there was nothing they could do, and gave the impression they doubted my sincerity. In the second instance, I called early in the morning as previously instructed and was kept waiting on hold for nearly 20 minutes without a response before disconnecting. I made three further attempts, each time waiting between 20 and 40 minutes. On the third call, I was told no appointments were available and received similar comments about calling earlier. That day ultimately resulted in emergency services attending to me. After their assessment, the emergency service team contacted this surgery on my behalf to arrange an appointment. Without their intervention, I genuinely believe the reception staff would not have treated my situation with appropriate urgency. I cannot recommend this practice. I am actively seeking alternative healthcare provision and would advise prospective patients to consider other options. Whilst the clinical team are excellent, the reception staff's approach to patient interactions significantly undermines the overall experience.

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