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Maddie H. one year ago • From Google

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Bad

Terrible healthcare access destroying patient health and trust

Critically inadequate healthcare access - major red flags. I've encountered numerous problematic issues at this medical practice that have directly compromised my health and personal welfare: 1. Booking appointments has become virtually impossible. What was previously challenging has now deteriorated dramatically. Patients are funneled into a restrictive online platform (Patches) with an absurdly narrow daily window of just one hour (8–9am). Calling outside these hours might result in inconvenient weekend slots, otherwise you're redirected back to Patches. This approach is fundamentally non-patient friendly. Technology should enhance appointment accessibility, not create additional bureaucratic hurdles. 2. Prescription requests were completely disregarded. I submitted critical repeat prescriptions (for medication that cannot be safely interrupted), including essential preventer inhalers, through their existing online portal - which appeared fully operational. Despite receiving submission confirmations, nothing was processed. I was left without vital medication for extended periods and forced to arrange emergency pharmaceutical interventions. No communication was provided about system changes or discontinuation. 3. Scheduled telephone consultations consistently failed to materialize. I repeatedly awaited promised calls that never occurred, with appointments mysteriously marked as "communication unsuccessful." My contact details have been verified as accurate, with no missed call evidence on my end. 4. Serious capacity and resource management concerns. The practice appears overwhelmingly overextended - potentially accepting more patients than can be responsibly managed. The current system seems deliberately designed to discourage patient engagement. This standard of healthcare is completely unacceptable. GP access represents a fundamental NHS service, and patients deserve functional systems, not digital obstacles, communication failures, and medication delays.

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