It isn't making an appointment that is an issue. It is how you are treated once there that is my issue. It is no good getting in the same day if the GP is rude. I would sooner wait a week to see a decent GP than a day to see one that treats you like you have two heads.
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Thats all well and good Thumbelina, But if you need to see one urgent, A weeks no use at all.
You can only speak as you find.
My experiences of Pals mirror those reported by Cashy.
I rarely go to the doctors, in fact I avoid them like the plague, but when I have needed to see a doctor it has been very difficult to get an appointment.
You never get to see the same doctor so there is a lack of continuity of care....and there is always the feeling that you need to hurry up because the next patient needs to be seen.
This has never been the case when I take my mum to see the doctor at the Rhyddings surgery.
You could ask the practice...although you rarely see the doctor you are registered to anyway....you don't see the same doctor every time.
And if your GP was Dr Woodcock..he has retired.
And if your GP was Dr Woodcock..he has retired.
That was my Doc, a real good un in my view, Never once seen him since he moved from avenue parade,apart from a couple of times in the Arndale.
I went one time and specifically asked to see him, to be told he has retired,Yes Cashy....he was my GP too.....I only saw him once and that was because I asked to see him... I had to wait three weeks for an appointment with him.
Good job it was for routine tests and not something urgent.
He was a very good GP...He worked with me at QPH.
Good job it was for routine tests and not something urgent.
He was a very good GP...He worked with me at QPH.
I listen to radio 4 quite a lot, and recently the subject of the GP shortage was discussed.
It transpires that many GPs are retiring early because their pension scheme makes it more advantageous to do so.
It was something to do with reaching the 'pension pot maximum', which due to their high earnings was achieved earlier than most people do.. Any contributions after that, though compulsory, aren't worth making. There is also the factor that they are being moved from a 'final salary scheme' onto an 'average salary scheme'.
It transpires that many GPs are retiring early because their pension scheme makes it more advantageous to do so.
It was something to do with reaching the 'pension pot maximum', which due to their high earnings was achieved earlier than most people do.. Any contributions after that, though compulsory, aren't worth making. There is also the factor that they are being moved from a 'final salary scheme' onto an 'average salary scheme'.
I am going to give the Ossy one a ring and ask how long it takes. Is there any specific one at Ossy that is good, or are they all decent?
They are all good docs at the practice.
Samantha Prout is excellent and I would choose her or Graham Smith.
This is only because I worked with Dr Prout and I know Dr Smith from the fact that he looks after Ma(in an exemplary way)
Samantha Prout is excellent and I would choose her or Graham Smith.
This is only because I worked with Dr Prout and I know Dr Smith from the fact that he looks after Ma(in an exemplary way)
Thanks Margaret. Much appreciated.
They're both really good doctors and are the ones I prefer though they're all very good.
Looks like we cannot register at the Ossy practice 
We are 1.4 miles away and the receptionist said it is out the catchment area but she is asking. Waiting for the call.
We are 1.4 miles away and the receptionist said it is out the catchment area but she is asking. Waiting for the call.
this site may help
Search Results - NHS Choices
Search Results - NHS Choices
Have you had the paper work yet about extra hours at Myrtle House and online appointments? My wife was handed them when she picked up a prescription yesterday.
