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"very unhelpful trying to rearrange appointment"

About: Lanarkshire Community Services / Podiatry

(as the patient),

Having received a letter for a podiatry appointment that clashed with work commitments I called the clinic to rearrange it. I was told the next available appointment was in three months  - I was flabbergasted and said they had to be joking. the person made no attempt to look for alternative dates. I asked to speak to a senior member of staff and I was told that someone would call me back.

A senior member of staff did call me back and told me they would not be looking for alternative dates as I had been rude and aggressive towards a member of staff. All I did was express disbelief that no appointments were available for another three months. I asked what he was going to do, their response was nothing.

It left me completely shaken by the whole exchange, very taken aback. I ended the call without making a further appointment - as things stand I have an appointment in November that I cannot go to because of work but I still need treatment sooner than the 3 month alternative offered.

I feel very reluctant to go to this clinic after this exchange, I feel very uncomfortable at the thought of going to that particular clinic. 

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Response from Robert Peat, Head of Profession, Podiatry Services, NHS Lanarkshire 6 years ago
Robert Peat
Head of Profession, Podiatry Services,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 13/10/2017 at 13:02
Published on Care Opinion at 14:06


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I am sorry that you have had a bad experience when engaging with the podiatry service, I will personally address this issue with the management team. You will appreciate that our service is under increasing demand but I agree with you that there are times when there are conflicting demands on patient's time and availability. I am happy to address this issue if you contact me direct and I can arrange an appointment for you at a different location if this would be your preference.

I would also like to thank you for your comments as we value our patient's opinions without which we cannot identify the issues that clearly need to be addressed.

Regards

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