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"I was so blown away by the kindness & helpfulness"

About: General practices in Lothian

(as a parent/guardian),

I required an emergency phone call with a GP regarding my young daughter. I called the Linlithgow Group Medical Practice at 15:30 and the GP called at 17:15, we discussed my daughters' health and it was agreed she needed to start antibiotics asap. 

I was home alone with my 3yo and baby, and nervous about peak time traffic to make it to the practice to collect the prescription and get it to the pharmacy all before 18:00. I reassured them I'd make it work and leave the house asap.

Unexpectedly, they called me again as I was leaving at 17:30 to say the GP had done the prescription & a member of the reception team had run it over to the pharmacy for me! 

Honestly, I was so blown away by the kindness & helpfulness. I am so grateful to the members of staff for doing this. It's small gestures like this which have such an impact on a patients experience. 

Massive thank you to Dr Sunil & Emma from Linlithgow Group Medical Practice
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Response from Louise Davies, Patient Experience Officer, Patient Experience Team, NHS Lothian 8 months ago
Louise Davies
Patient Experience Officer, Patient Experience Team,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 04/11/2024 at 14:26
Published on Care Opinion at 14:26


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Dear Harper 2021

Thank you for sharing your story with us via Care Opinion. I’m sorry you had to have an emergency phone call with the GP for your daughter.

It is lovely to hear that the reception staff took your prescription to the pharmacy for you to save you rushing with your children. I agree this was very kind of them, and I am pleased it was so helpful for you.

I will pass on your feedback to Linlithgow Group Medical Practice so they know this little effort was appreciated so much.

Thanks again

Louise

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