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Written by a patient
17th April 2019


So I thought that I would make this review as if I didn't ,or others do not then maybe nothing changes! In general things have been okay , but today the 17th of April I visited the surgery to get a repeat prescription and was told to go up to the first floor as the receptionist was on her own and could'nt help .. So I went up to the prescription booth on the first floor where I was met by a glum looking receptionist who had - not going to help written all across her face!! I have one item which I regular repeat but two others one being Beconase , and another which I now know to be Promathazine Hydrochchloride. She told me that they had not been repeated before, so they had to put them on a template ? and the doctor would have to verify . It was the way in which she came across which was very rude and cold! I told her that I thought it was beconese for my nasal problem and she was willing to put that on, but I could remember the other one, as the name is as you can see long>>>>> I asked if she could look up the name , which she replied NO I Cant !! Why its on my notes... NO again. If you ring back at 2.30 , ( thats if you can get through) then we can deal with you !!! I asked her name as that is usually the case if you are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving>>>> NO she replied in a I'm above the law way... I thought that they should have to give you their name as how on earth are you supposed to make a compliant and improves public services ? My daughter works in a practice and I spoke to her and she said she has to give her name if asked !! So I went back down to the ground floor reception where a different receptionist was at the counter and I couldn't believe how different this young lady was. She was so so helpful. She saw that I was a little frustrated by now , and slightly stressed, but within minutes she had changed the whole situation around and even looked up my notes and wrote down all the names of my medication ! 10/10 for this receptionist >>> Don't know her name ( long blonde hair very attractive) but if she could give me those notes etc, then why on earth did this other (not very nice needs to get a life person could not)...... We are get bad days but I have a feeling that this person has them every day. If that is the case I think she should not be working at this surgery! JK

28th November 2019
Response from Meridian Surgery

We are very sorry you have experienced frustration with getting your prescription and would like to apologise that you were not treated in the way you wished. As you can appreciate, our reception team are under a lot of pressure and have a very difficult job. The attitude you experienced may have been from someone that was feeling stressed, although this is not an excuse for rudeness. The reception team work very hard and have to deal with patients who are very ill and/or upset – this is a challenging role, and they are often the first point of contact for patients that are unhappy, and often bear the brunt of this. We would like to apologise for your experience, and please do speak to our Patient Services Manager if you wish to make a complaint if you encounter difficulties in the future. Meridian Surgery

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