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Lovely L. 2 years ago • From Google

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Terrible gp service with endless frustrating delays

The general practice has become absolutely dreadful. I've been with them for 9 years without any issues, but recently it's devolved into a completely incompetent and useless establishment! Most staff members have departed, the helpful and understanding doctors are no longer present, and even the knowledgeable receptionist has left. My recent experience with a referral was a nightmare - it took 3 months and 3 attempts to get an ultrasound. The first request was cancelled, the second time the GP didn't include proper details, causing the hospital to request additional information. Then the GP didn't respond for 8 weeks until I intervened by contacting both the hospital and the practice. Some receptionists struggle with English communication, providing nonsensical responses during phone conversations. Regular blood test referrals have completely stopped due to their apparent lack of time. During my last visit, I was shown a massive pile of paperwork explaining how overwhelmed they are, and two weeks later, still no progress. The technological systems are equally problematic. The prescription app is non-functional, phone waiting times are excessive (15 minutes just to remain 5th in the queue), and the e-consult system is bizarrely complicated. Appointments are virtually non-existent, with no phone consultations available. I'm left with no choice but to change practices - this has become completely unmanageable.

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