University Of Sussex Health Centre

University Of Sussex Health Centre 2020-11-03 Person 4 5 0

Having been registered at the practice for four years, I recently reregistered after a period away. Given the current pandemic I cannot fault the practice As someone with an ongoing condition I have always been cared for brilliantly with amazing liaison between the various staff at the practice and my outpatient team Dr Boyd is the best GP I’ve ever had and she always takes the time to listen even when it’s super busy, and she always makes me feel listened to and involved in decision making

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University Of Sussex Health Centre 2020-09-28 Person 1 5 0

My son tried to register over the past week - he is a Fresher; this was his first week. We are in the middle of a pandemic. The Health Centre is permanently closed! I don't know where the latest review has come from (Saturday??). Today he has been vomiting and feeling nauseous. He has eaten no more than a half of a toast. He went to the Health Centre. CLOSED! He tried filling the form for registration online, but it turns out the registration form is out of date, so even online services seem to be on hold. I called the number. A recorded message gives general information. Not a word about planning and structure during COVID. There are thousands of students on campus depending on you. What is going on? Mrs Theodora Broyd

Everything needs doing, not just doing better. You are NOT present on campus!

University Of Sussex Health Centre 2020-09-26 Person 5 5 0

Sarah was so amazing and made me feel relaxed. And made the whole thing as easy as it could be.

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University Of Sussex Health Centre 2020-01-16 Person 1 5 0

Being a patient for over a year now, I can honestly say I have never had a positive experience at your health centre. I have never felt valued by any of your doctors or receptionists and have on multiple occasions experienced rude service. My appointments are often incomplete, with the doctor having to ring me after I leave the surgery asking me to return to ask more information or adding things they should have told me in the appointment. Furthermore, my appointments have been mixed up and put in wrong by the reception staff on multiple occasions resulting in you wasting your own time as well as mine. After being diagnosed with Hypothyroidism I felt that my doctor did not properly explain the condition to me and the side effects I would experience. Furthermore I was not informed that I could qualify for a medical exemption card. I had to research the condition myself and on discovering that I could now receive my medications for free enquired with the nurse at my next appointment. She informed me that I would have to fill out a medical exemption form at the pharmacy. I followed her instructions and asked at the pharmacy for a form, the pharmacist then told me that they had no authority to issue medical exemptions and that I would have to go back to the doctors. I went back to the doctors and told them what the pharmacist and nurse had said and was told once again to go back to the pharmacy to get the correct form. On returning to the pharmacy the pharmacist again told me I would have to go back to the doctors and that this was “something the surgery did on multiple occasions”. Finally, after speaking to a different receptionist, I was given the correct form. Not only did this waste both my time and your surgery’s time, it also meant that I was even later to work than I was going to be originally. This display of back and forth between the surgery and pharmacy next door is something I have experienced myself and have seen multiple individuals experience too. Most recently my prescription was refused by the pharmacy because they could not scan the barcode. As the pharmacist told me, I understand this is an issue that has occurred in the past, however when I went to rectify it at the doctors, after waiting 20 or so minutes, I was told there was nothing they could do and would just have to send my medication to my pharmacy later in the day. This resulted in me missing my daily medication on the day in question which is a serious detriment to me. The reason I had not restocked my medication prior to running out was because I could not get an appointment at your surgery. This is a common occurrence and when appointments are offered to me there is no consideration whatsoever for the fact people work full time. As someone who works closely with the NHS I understand the strains on your centre and healthcare budget, however this is no excuse for unhelpful doctors and receptionists. I would also recommend that you streamline your services with the pharmacy next door or at least be aware of the powers you each hold. On a positive note, I would like to express my thanks to all your nurses who, as doctors are never available, I have had most of my appointments with and have experienced exceptional service.

University Of Sussex Health Centre 2019-11-26 Person 5 5 0

I was really impressed by the care - I came to the walk-in centre and saw a nurse in the morning, and was able to be booked in for blood tests a couple of hours later (whereas I had assumed I would have had to wait weeks). The nurse who took my blood was very capable and warm, and overall the whole experience was one of competence and efficiency, I have no complaints whatsoever!