Text size

Theme

Language

"Rude and insensitive receptionist"

About: Birchwood Medical Centre

I rang to make an urgent appointment with a female doctor explaining that I had found a lump in my breast only to be told the next available appointment was over a 3 week wait away. I asked if there was a cancellation list or emergency appointment but the receptionist cut me off and told me I could try at 9 the following day but I was unlikely to get an appointment. The receptionist was very blunt and ended the call quite bluntly without offering any help whatsoever. I actually felt like crying. Such a shame as the doctors when you do get to see them are all lovely

nhs.uk logo
Do you have a similar story to tell? Tell your story & make a difference ››

Responses

Response from Birchwood Medical Centre 8 years ago
Birchwood Medical Centre
Submitted on 11/05/2017 at 09:29
Published on nhs.uk on 31/01/2019 at 19:06


We are sorry to hear that you have had difficulties obtaining an appointment.

We would value the opportunity to discuss this with you and would be grateful if you could contact the Practice Manager so that we may investigate the issues you raised.

  • {{helpful}} {{helpful == 1 ? "person thinks" : "people think"}} this response is helpful
Opinions
Next Response j
Previous Response k