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Lost_guardian_05 L. 4 years ago • From Google

Rating

Poor

Website booking system frustratingly unclear and confusing

Updated 2022. Due to covid all appointments need to be booked via the website. The website interface is not straightforward when trying to locate the appointment booking function. The system tends to direct users towards a third-party app instead. A more prominent and clearly labelled booking option would be beneficial. Getting through to the surgery by phone is quite challenging. The telephone lines open at 8:30am for same-day appointments, which is inconvenient for those already travelling to work or who start their working day at that time and don't require urgent care. On one occasion, multiple attempts were needed before successfully connecting, only to discover that available appointments had already been allocated. The introduction of weekend and evening appointment slots has improved accessibility, though these options could be promoted more effectively. The surgery premises are clean and well-kept, and the reception team are courteous and professional. Many of the clinical staff are attentive, though there appears to be regular use of temporary locum cover, which limits continuity of care. Parking presents a significant challenge, as the car park is limited for a facility accommodating multiple healthcare services. Alternative parking is available at a nearby location with a paid option, though this requires a short walk to reach the surgery. An update: A repeat prescription request for medication was submitted through a regular pharmacy but was subsequently sent to a different pharmacy instead. Fortunately, the usual pharmacy was able to locate and redirect the prescription, but this could have resulted in difficulty accessing the medication. It would be more logical for repeat prescriptions to be returned to the original pharmacy from which they were requested.

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