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About: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Referred from Specsavers with a PVD. Seen quickly with information on wait at each stage. Clinician noted I was to travel in 2 weeks but recommended another check up before flying. Asked me to book on my way out with reception. At reception was told 'computer says no' to a new appointment before notes were transferred from clinician. Told the time limit was noted and would hear 'shortly. I phoned after 1 week and then again to ask for appointment before flight date 7/11. Flew on 7th despite no check up. Got a txt while abroad with appointment on 26/11! That appointment was then rescheduled by Clinic 14 for 10am on 7/12. Arrived at 9:30 had short eyesight test and the waited 1 hour 45 minutes after which time Waiting Area 2 was full of people complaining about the long waiting time. By this this I had had enough of Clinic 14 and asked reception o delete my name from list which was done with no query as to why or apology. I suspect everyone in the room had the same appointment time so patients could be peeled off at will .

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Response from Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 5 years ago
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 17/12/2018 at 08:58
Published on nhs.uk at 10:06


Thank you for letting us know about your treatment at Clinic 14 and scheduling appointments. I am sorry to hear that the service did not meet your expectations. If you would like us to look into the circumstances and respond to you personally, please do not hesitate to contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 01223 2167567 or email pals@addenbrookes.nhs.uk.

Head of Patient Experience

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