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Eve P. one year ago • From Google

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Bad

Receptionists kind but doctors dismissive of home visit request

The reception staff are considerate and supportive, however the clinical team's approach has been disappointing. Following a surgical procedure, I identified what appeared to be an incomplete aspect of my aftercare at the three-week mark. After seeking guidance from NHS 111, I contacted my GP surgery requesting a home visit from a nurse, as my mobility was significantly limited and my living situation presented practical challenges that made attending an appointment risky. I was informed that the clinician would need to assess the request. After a five-hour wait, I was advised that a home visit was not considered appropriate given my recent clearance to resume certain activities, despite the fact that doing so remains genuinely difficult for me and my accommodation has multiple obstacles. An appointment was instead scheduled at an external healthcare facility in the evening, which felt unsafe given my current mobility restrictions. I took the initiative to contact district nursing services directly and was able to receive the support I needed. They were also able to arrange a follow-up visit to monitor my recovery. Due to my experience with how this situation was handled, I have decided to register with a different GP practice.

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