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About: Southernhay House Surgery

I am over a year overdue for a smear test because I cant get an appointment. For months I have been told that I have to keep ringing back to see if more appointments have become free as they cannot book anything over a month. I was told that they had no nurses and that I would have to go to a walk in clinic at the hospital.

The receptionists are snappy and do not want to help.

Constantly told that I have to go to Whipton branch which is nowhere near where I live. If there are no staff at Southernhay just close it!

Drs themselves are actually very helpful when you can get to see them.

Odd that there are 'no' appointments and yet the waiting room is always empty.

No online option to book appointments.

Drs have actually agreed that reception are awkward and advised that Drs themselves have access to offer additional appointments which reception don't have access to.

Seriously considering changing surgeries.

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Response from Southernhay House Surgery 2 months ago
Southernhay House Surgery
Submitted on 23/07/2024 at 10:46
Published on nhs.uk at 10:46


Dear Patient

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry that you have had difficulty booking an appointment. We are a two site practice and therefore will offer appointments at our branch site as well as our main site. We did have a period of time when we had less nurse availability but engaged a locum nurse to support the team whilst a new team member was being trained. Nurse appointments vary in duration depending on the reason for the appointment so we are unable to offer online booking as we need to be sure that sufficient time has been booked. Some of our nurse appointments can book booked up to 12 weeks in advance though and through our links with other local practices, there can be Saturday appointments available. The drop in clinic offered by the local hospital is an option that often suits patients on the occasions that practice and patient availability do not align. Looking at the appointment availability today I can see at least 3 nurse appointments at our main site in the next two weeks that could suit your needs. Please do get in touch and speak with Ella, Sophie or Cindy.

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