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Charlotte L. 2 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Terrible gp surgery with zero patient care

This GP surgery is genuinely terrible. While most medical practices struggle with delays, River Mead Gate sets a new standard for incompetence. I've been battling a persistent shoulder problem since September that's seriously impacting my daily life and might require surgical intervention. Their dishonesty regarding referrals is shocking. They claim to have submitted referrals when they haven't, forcing me to personally verify with intended recipients and uncovering their deception. My referral has supposedly been sitting with an apparently ineffective secretary for three weeks. They constantly try to deflect criticism by emphasizing "cancer referrals take priority" - which of course they should, and according to NHS guidelines, should be processed immediately. However, this doesn't justify leaving non-urgent referrals pending for over three weeks. The receptionists are unprofessional, mockingly laughing during phone calls, deliberately unhelpful, and consistently untruthful. The GP provides minimal consultation, rushing through appointments in mere minutes and perpetually running late. This practice is a complete disaster that urgently requires thorough investigation and accountability.

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