Spinney Hill Medical Centre

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Thinking about our GP practice… Overall, how was your experience of our service?Please can you tell us why you gave your answer?Please tell us about anything that we could have…Date

Good

I have been associated with this surgery since 1989 but recently I had nice experience of having very good help and guidance to resolve my issues regarding fitnotes and appointments. Keep it up

I think best way to deal with patients of all edges politely and cooperative manner.

April 1, 2026 at 2:46 pm

Neither good nor poor

For the last appointment was sent promptly which was good, level of service and standard of communication need improving

Information when requesting repeat blood tests vague, indicated we didn’t attend the original appointment. I prompted asking why and not happy to return until I know why we were being asked to return for the same blood test.

Limited information provided by caller due to them not being a medical experts. Reasons for repeat bloods and thresholds expected from test were unknown

Was told to call back after a week to book a call with GP to discuss the first set of blood tests. I was put on hold (maybe because I was querying why the same bloods were being requested) the staff member returned without acknowledge they were back so I said hello and their response was yes. Which was unprofessional in tone from a customer service perspective.

Personally I recommend further customer service and phone training for all front facing staff member. Building silence & how to handle difficult conversations to be specific

Review of how repeat prescriptions are managed, I out a hold on eye drops due to current stocks and was advised as this hold was 6 months it was removed. Where as another medication (senna) was put on hold more than 6 months over a 2 year period however this remained on the repeat prescription.

Management of the processes/ policies are very inconsistent. Try and limit contact with surgery where possible unless its necessary

April 1, 2026 at 2:47 pm

Very poor

Rang the surgery 2 times at sharp 8.00am on
1 occasion my No was 22
2 nd occasion no appointment was available
3rd occasion my no was 26
And all the times the appointment was not available

The receptionist will let you through as she’ll say all appointment are booked
Ring 111 was help

April 1, 2026 at 2:47 pm

Very poor

Very hard to get an appointment unless you call at 8am in the morning which when you were ill is quite difficult. Also been recovering from heart attack 4 months ago and 0 correspondance from the GP about anything.

Allow people to book appointments online if needed and not at 8am. Contact patients who are recently recovering from cardiac illnesses

April 1, 2026 at 2:48 pm

Very good

Please call me tommoro

April 1, 2026 at 2:49 pm

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