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Written by a patient
28th December 2017


The surgery advertises the option to book appointments online both on posters and on its website. It was a hassle to get access, and it was an absolute waste of time: when I try to book an appointment online I get the message to contact the surgery. Contacting the surgery is not much better: I understand they are busy, but I don't understand why they can't give me a time point in maybe 3 weeks. If I call before 2pm they tell me that there are no time points at, and that I have to call soon after 2pm and if I'm lucky I'll get a time point for the same day. The receptionist did not seem stupid, so I assume she would be able to use a booking calendar, I guess she is instructed to dirty secret hidden why there are no appointments. When I asked for the manager I waited for many minutes, I did not get connected to the manager, but I got an appointment for the same day. It seems that it's not possible to talk to the manager, but asking for her gives an appointment. I met a new GP again, so he couldn't have remembered me, but he clearly read some of my records before talking to me I have no complaints about him. One more thing to note: it's also advertised that I will be able to see my records and blood test results if I log in online. Not true. I logged in, and there is NOTHING to see there.

7th August 2021
Response from Yeading Medical Centre

We are sorry to hear about your experience. Currently (in 2021), you are able to access online consultations through our practice website or NHS App. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been instructed by NHS England to triage requests for appointments which means at the moment there is a a more restricted ability to book appointments directly online. You are correct that when you initially get online access, it does not usually come with record access enabled. This has to be requested and activated separately. We apologise if this was not clear and this is now explained step by step on our practice website - see the following link: https://www.yeadingnow medicalcentre.nhs.uk/online-services/ We recognise the advantages and disadvantages of "reserving" some appointment slots that are released after 8am and after 2pm. We will planning to review our appointment system and will take your feedback into consideration. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. Best regards, Yeading Medical Centre

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