"Dreadful practice"

This practice has deteriorated so much over the recent 5 or so years since the loss of two excellent, respected primary GPs.

Getting urgent appointments on the day are very difficult as there is only a small window of opportunity to phone at 08.00 to get a five minute emergency slot for that day, otherwise you are routinely told to go to A&E who are probably sick to death of these nuisance referrals by this practice.

Not only is going to hospital for antibiotics etc a real inconvenience for residents, it is also a waste of the hospital's valuable time and resources that could be spent so much better.

Some people can't get to the hospital easily anyway due to age or childcare considerations.

The practice can't cope and it's no wonder it was in special measures recently. It also has the audacity to say it's taking on new patients under these circumstances

Not enough GPs throughout the day is the bottom line coupled with many weeks wait to see your own GP.

I must add that the physicians and nurses are normally good if you're lucky enough to be able to see one.