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Ash (. 11 months ago • From Google

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Same-day only appointments don't work for working people

Consider looking elsewhere if you're seeking a new GP practice. I attempted to book an appointment by phone only to learn that they now exclusively offer same-day appointments, requiring you to call at 08:30 on the day itself. This system is impractical for someone in my situation with standard weekday working hours from 08:00 to 17:30. The receptionist displayed a lack of understanding and offered no suggestions or alternatives for securing an appointment, simply repeating in a detached, monotone manner that appointments are unavailable unless you attend at 08:30 to check for same-day availability. I previously spoke highly of this practice to others, but it has deteriorated significantly over recent years. Clinical staff appear to rush consultations without adequately investigating concerns, while reception staff frequently fail to respond to incoming calls, which I have personally witnessed on multiple occasions. When they do answer, they demonstrate minimal interpersonal skills and communicate in a manner that feels robotic. The current appointment system requires urgent reconsideration as it fails to accommodate working individuals. Those in employment need scheduled appointments to obtain authorisation for time away from work to attend medical consultations. Additional training in compassion and interpersonal communication would also be beneficial.

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