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"Appointments system inadequate"

About: The Hamilton Practice

I despair at the way this practice is managed/mismanaged.

Getting an appointment to see a doctor is almost impossible and I really don't remember the last time I was able to!

The triage telephone conversation has replaced the emergency appointment system and you have to wait all day for a phone call unless you ring up at 8am which isn't possible for everybody especially when sick.

The older receptionists are condescending and patronising and I feel like the whole place is mismanaged. There are some great doctors there if you can get to see them. Their system doesn't work but they dont see it. Its impersonal and you ferl like a number not a person. Im disgusted with them.lately and want to change surgeries. Feel tied though as the actual God know you but you can't book appointments in advance well very rarely. Shame.

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Response from The Hamilton Practice 5 years ago
The Hamilton Practice
Submitted on 26/09/2018 at 09:28
Published on nhs.uk at 11:06


Thank you for your comments. You have not stated if you asked to speak to a manager regarding your concerns prior to posting your comments on the NHS website.

In any event, whilst we are sorry you feel disgusted with the surgery there does appear to be some confusion in what you say & would be grateful if you could contact the surgery and ask to speak to one of our reception managers in order for you to explain what your specific concerns are in more detail so that we may properly address them.

We do wish to emphasise that all our doctors & staff are absolutely dedicated to treat all our patients with care & compassion & are constantly looking at ways to improve the patient experience within our limited resources.

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