PP

P P. 5 months ago • From Google

Rating

Poor

Waiting a week for urgent breathing problems

The standard of care at this surgery and within the NHS appears to have declined significantly. I recently experienced a concerning situation when I urgently needed respiratory medication due to breathing difficulties and chest symptoms. Although I had been prescribed this medication approximately two years prior for a short-term issue, obtaining a replacement proved extremely difficult. The surgery indicated I would need to wait for a telephone consultation, with an estimated timeframe of around a week. As my condition deteriorated, I contacted the surgery again and was informed a call would come on a specific day, but this did not materialise. Following a prolonged wait over a weekend, I eventually received a telephone call from a local pharmacy representative, who could only offer guidance rather than provide the medication I needed. Unable to manage the situation further, I attended the accident and emergency department, where I waited several hours undergoing various assessments and procedures before finally being seen by clinical staff who confirmed I required the medication. The experience was genuinely distressing when unable to breathe properly, though I was reluctant to add to the burden on emergency services. The current approach at this surgery appears to involve redirecting patients through various channels—telephone consultations, nursing staff, pharmacy services, and emergency departments—rather than providing direct clinical assessment and treatment. The practice has undergone significant changes over the years. Previously, it operated as a smaller independent practice that was highly regarded for accessibility and reliability, with same-day appointments available and extended availability. The subsequent expansion and relocation of the surgery, despite considerable investment, has not resulted in improved patient experience. While some positive reviews exist on this platform, many appear to reflect satisfaction with basic professional courtesy rather than quality of clinical care. Reviews from longer-term patients tend to provide more meaningful insight than those from newly registered patients.

Other reviews for The Old Dairy Health Centre