Harraton Surgery
Adrian F. 3 years ago • From Google
Bad
Repeated appointment delays caused unnecessary A&E visits
I am writing this review on behalf of my partner who has been experiencing swelling in and around the eye approximately once or twice monthly over the past 18 months. The hospital has been investigating this matter and has provided considerable support. The clinical team are aware of the situation and have indicated that each episode requires prompt antibiotic treatment, emphasising that "medication must be obtained urgently as swelling in this area is dangerous and could potentially affect vision". Despite the clinical team being informed of this requirement on multiple occasions, there have been consistent difficulties in securing appointments, whether in person or by telephone, and subsequently in having prescriptions sent to the pharmacy on the same day. This has led to my partner attending accident and emergency unnecessarily to obtain immediate medication and then obtain a prescription from the hospital—a matter that should have been resolved by the practice. I have attempted to address this concern twice through conversations with the practice management, who appeared more focused on explaining existing procedures rather than collaborating to identify a resolution. Greater communication between the clinical team and the hospital, along with more time spent understanding the patient's circumstances, might free up appointments for others at both the practice and hospital, and would avoid the embarrassment of having to attend emergency services due to inadequate support from the practice. The practice management terminated my call, stating I was raising my voice, though I did not believe this to be the case. I have also noted that responses to reviews on this platform frequently reference similar concerns from other patients. The overall rating of 2.4 stars and the pattern of one-star reviews in chronological order suggest systemic issues within this practice. As practice management, I would expect concern about the level of service being provided, though it appears management may be contributing to these problems. A formal complaint will be submitted both internally and to the relevant regulatory body, and this matter will remain unresolved until properly addressed.
A member of the clinical team indicated I may have a potential health concern that could necessitate treatment, however the clinician's assessment concluded there was no issue, while the results..
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Jaimie L.
If you attend this practice, I would suggest considering other clinicians for your appointments. During my visits, I found that concerns were not fully explored, and my account of symptoms was not..
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Stephen N.
Extremely disappointing experience. When expressing concerns about a potential serious skin condition, I was informed that the earliest available appointment would be in a week's time. I was..
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Anonny_ M.
The clinician here is a busy professional, but if you're able to secure an appointment with them, they're excellent. The reception team are pleasant, welcoming and supportive.
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B D.
Extremely disappointing experience regarding the care provided, including concerns about treatment approaches, insufficient pain relief measures, and delays in carrying out necessary..
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adrian f.
I am writing this review on behalf of my partner who has been experiencing swelling in and around the eye approximately once or twice monthly over the past 18 months. The hospital has been..
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Shaun S.
I found it frustrating that the reception phones were placed on hold so close to closing time. I was waiting in the queue for an extended period, and after checking on another matter elsewhere, I..
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Laura R.
Whenever I attempt to book an appointment, I find it extremely difficult to secure one. Additionally, the reception staff interactions are frequently unpleasant, and I feel the level of customer..
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David B.
I feel sympathetic towards the clinical team when I read some of the other reviews, as the reception staff have consistently been helpful to me, and while the senior GP has a fairly relaxed manner,..
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leann p.
Extremely disappointed with the service received. I was given a telephone appointment window of 10am to 12:30pm and waited for confirmation text, only to discover the actual slot was 8:30am to 11am...
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Alan G.
I contacted the practice on Friday to request an appointment due to running out of my medication. I was advised to call back at 8 o'clock on Monday morning. When I rang at that time, after a..
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Andy H.
I found the experience disappointing overall. The clinician seemed disengaged and dismissive of my concerns. When I requested a brief report, the receptionist followed up on my behalf twice without..
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John W.
I contacted the practice regarding abdominal discomfort and bleeding symptoms. The earliest available appointment was eight days away. I mentioned that my symptoms were causing sleep disruption, and..
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Colin F.
Over the past year, I have noticed that on the infrequent occasions when I need to contact a clinician, there is invariably an unclear questionnaire to complete that ultimately seems to lead nowhere..
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Ian D.
Attended two recent nursing appointments at the practice, both of which ran punctually with no delays. A telephone consultation for a medication review with nursing staff proved to be particularly..
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Gaynor s.
Over the past year, I have noticed a decline in the standard of care at this surgery. I have experienced issues with medication not being authorised due to oversights, and I find myself regularly..
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Andy H.
This has been the worst surgery I have been registered with. The majority of reception staff come across as unwelcoming, the premises are outdated and would benefit from refurbishment, parking is..
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Deborah W.
I have been a patient at this practice for 26 years and I am disappointed by what I perceive as a decline in how the practice is managed. In my experience, the team has not demonstrated the level of..
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Denyse C.
The overall quality of this practice has noticeably deteriorated over recent years. The clinical team themselves are competent, however accessing them proves challenging due to unhelpful and..
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Viv L.
I would strongly advise against using this surgery. If possible, I would have given no stars. A clinician diagnosed arthritis in my foot based on X-rays that were supposedly taken. This came as a..
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