"Staff faultless, systems faulty."

Firstly, all 'front of house' staff who you have dealings with (Dr's, Nurses, Receptionists) are all professional, friendly and accommodating. Give you clear information about your care, and work fluidly together. I've never had to wait an unreasonable amount of time - like I have done in other departments.

Unfortunately my frustrations are with the appointment booking systems, which are the standarised NHS systems I assume - and other patients.

In the past year I have had to use 3 of my own personal work holidays due to poor appointment times (I can take early or late appointments as it isn't disruptive to my work, but working an hour away from the Hospital means potentially 3 hours out of the working day lost on a mid day appointment. In a department where I would assume 60 - 70% of patients are retired/part retird, and can attend appointments mid day, it seems unfair.

I'm not sure if systems could be implemented where those who are retired are offered mid day appointments as first option? Leaving more early / late appointments for those who genuinely need them?