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Laurie W. 4 years ago • From Google

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Average

Repeatedly referred to distant surgery without transport options

I rarely leave reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience this time. I have been a patient at this practice for a considerable period and have generally been satisfied with the quality of care and the professionalism of the team. However, since the birth of my third child, I have been repeatedly directed to an alternative location, which is not conveniently situated for me and is inaccessible without a car. Public transport options are limited and unfamiliar to me, requiring multiple connections that are impractical when managing three young children and a large buggy. My partner has already needed to take significant time away from work for various medical appointments related to my child's health condition, and now faces further absences to accompany us to this distant facility simply for routine immunisations. Today, when I sought an appointment to investigate a potential infection in my child, I was again asked to attend the alternative location at short notice. Unable to manage this, I was offered a telephone consultation instead, which should have been the original arrangement. I am now concerned that my child may have required an in-person assessment that could not take place due to the barriers in accessing my usual surgery. I believe that families with young children, as well as older patients, should have the option to be seen at their registered practice, and that the service should not assume all patients have access to private transport. I appreciate your consideration of this feedback.

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