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Nigel W. 11 months ago • From Google

Rating

Great

Sutherland lodge struggles but shows promising improvements

It is abundantly clear that the once-stellar Sutherland Lodge experienced a significant decline after the departure of three senior partners and other staff a couple of years ago, and has been struggling ever since. A parade of temporary locum doctors has quickly come and gone, with only one permanent physician, effectively eliminating any hope of consistent care. Virgin faced a substantial challenge in reversing this downturn, which cannot happen instantaneously, but I was heartened to observe considerable improvements during my recent visit. The enhancements to the reception area, notice boards, and communication systems, coupled with the friendly and upbeat staff, have created a much more inviting atmosphere, and I experienced minimal waiting time before seeing the Practice Nurse, as per my pre-arranged appointment. Overall, a very promising step forward. Update Unfortunately, the implementation of the triage system has proven both exasperating and ineffective for me. It is entirely possible to access the online booking system within minutes of its 8.00am opening and be informed that no appointments remain available for the day. However, my recent interactions with telephone consultations initiated by the surgery, such as my latest COPD review, have been successful, particularly with the consistently cheerful Trish!

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