Unity Health - Kimberlow Hill Surgery
Angus F. 4 months ago • From Google
Bad
Reception staff unhelpful with repeated communication failures
This was arguably the poorest experience I have encountered with healthcare services. I made three separate attempts to get in touch through different channels, all without receiving a response. The reception staff interaction was dismissive, and delays occurred at every stage of trying to obtain assistance. Approximately one month prior, I submitted an email regarding my concern. Following a two-week delay, I received a reply instructing me to book an appointment and contact reception by phone. Given the practice's proximity, I chose to visit reception in person instead. The encounter with the receptionist proved to be condescending and unwelcoming. When I explained my wish to arrange an appointment, I was informed that a link should have been sent via email—which I had not received. I mentioned this several times, but rather than progressing the matter, the receptionist engaged in repeated disagreement about whether the link had been sent. Only when I took steps to move the conversation forward did we proceed. Subsequently, when I attempted to mention that a previous healthcare provider had not followed up on an appointment I had made, the receptionist disputed this and argued with me again about whether the situation had actually occurred. Eventually, I was told a link would be sent so I could complete the booking. Several days passed without the link arriving. During this time, my symptoms returned and deteriorated. I telephoned reception once more and was assisted by a more supportive receptionist. However, I was again assured that a link would be provided. A week has now elapsed since that call, my symptoms have recurred twice, and the link has still not materialised. Following a call to the out-of-hours service today, I was advised to attend the emergency department. A matter that could have been resolved weeks ago has now escalated to requiring emergency care.
Disappointing interactions with team members
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Kamran R.
I have found the service to be unhelpful and dismissive, with interactions that felt discourteous. There have been instances where I felt uncomfortable with how matters were handled in the presence..
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Kieran M.
Extremely disappointing experience overall. Getting through to reception by phone proves difficult, and when you do manage to connect, you're informed that appointments can only be booked during a..
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David S.
Extremely disappointing experience. The practice makes it very difficult to obtain appointments and appears to lack organisation, with paperwork going missing and appointment delays occurring...
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ikwkz i.
Unhelpful front desk experience
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Louisa L.
The team members are approachable and welcoming, however there appear to be significant organisational challenges. It took approximately two months to secure an appointment for a routine health..
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Miriam S.
My husband, who manages a chronic condition requiring regular medication, has experienced what feels like inadequate care from this practice. On multiple occasions, his repeat prescriptions have..
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Robert G.
Over the past several weeks, the practice at this location has provided outstanding care. Both my spouse and I have experienced swift and high-quality attention to our health concerns. The clinical..
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Peter M.
The practice demonstrates genuine effort in providing care, with any shortcomings largely reflecting the constraints of contemporary healthcare rather than individual failings. I was somewhat let..
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Alex M.
Attended the clinic with my partner and experienced a wait exceeding one hour in total. Approximately two weeks afterwards, received a parking charge for exceeding the 1.5 hour limit imposed by the..
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Joe W.
I have had mixed feelings about my care overall. While I experienced what I felt were inaccurate diagnoses on multiple occasions, which led me to seek private treatment, my recent interactions with..
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Emma E.
I have been waiting on hold for nearly two hours without reaching anyone. Another caller ahead of me appears to have been waiting for approximately half an hour. The wait times are frustrating. I..
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Mebs S.
The administrative processes at this practice have significantly impacted the quality of service received. Recent modifications intended to streamline and organize patient information have not..
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Tom P.
I would strongly advise against using this GP surgery. Accessing care is extremely challenging, with lengthy wait times to reach anyone regardless of when you call. When contact is made,..
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Katie K.
I have experienced significant difficulties with appointment availability, facing waits exceeding a month between bookings. When I finally secured an appointment, it was subsequently cancelled,..
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Tom C.
Extremely helpful in resolving a medication matter via telephone during late Friday hours.
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Northern R.
Called requesting an urgent appointment and received a text message several days later enquiring whether my health issue persisted. This response was not helpful and left me feeling I had no choice..
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Chloe P.
The reception staff came across as impatient. I visited the pharmacy for over-the-counter medication and was advised to arrange a GP appointment first to confirm what I was experiencing. When I..
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Becky A.
Had an early morning appointment with a healthcare professional. As my concern was hearing-related, the clinician demonstrated considerable patience throughout the consultation. The issue I was..
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Lee Z.
I had a great experience at my appointment today. I called ahead to see if same-day availability could be arranged for my sore throat concern. The clinician was very kind and accommodating, managing..
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Charlotte B.