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"Very disorganised surgery"

About: The Broadway Surgery

I’ve experienced ongoing issues with this surgery for a number of years but stuck with it. Rude reception staff that act beyond their responsibilities when interrogating patients and pass on incorrect messages to doctors for referrals, never any appointments and recently has to shut shop because no doctor’s. The staff behave and speak like they don’t want to be there or help patients. Furthermore, I was advised on 11 Feb 2024 that due to my post code being outside of the area (1.5 miles away) I would have to register with a new surgery within 30days. I called the surgery to explain that I was going to be away for 2 weeks followed by private foot surgery that would incapacitate me for a further 2-4 weeks and therefore would find this timescale too short. I was assured that I wouldn’t be removed until I found a new surgery and not to worry. I have just been told today after submitting my monthly repeat prescription that I’m no longer registered and can’t get prescription that is now urgent. I wasn’t offered a temporary/urgent assistance as like a visitor would be given. I was with this surgery for over 20 years and it appears there is no duty of care for patients. This is a bad representation for the NHS however, each surgery is only as efficient as the staff that are managing it….absolutely disgraceful service and should be shut down as it appears they can’t cope with the patient demand!!

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Response from The Broadway Surgery 3 weeks ago
The Broadway Surgery
Submitted on 23/04/2024 at 18:11
Published on nhs.uk at 18:11


Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry things have not been acceptable to you.

We are instructed on retaining patients within our catchment, and to remove as we could be accused of fraud commonly known as ghosting. We do try and help patients when they are leaving it would appear there has been a glitch in your case.

We have never 'shut shop' I am sorry, but I must disagree.

Practice manager

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