The Hathersage Centre
280 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 0FHContact details and opening times
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Review titled The worst service possible
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 23 October 2024
Tried for 4 days straight to book an appointment both online and through the clinic directly. They are completely negligent. The booking system they have is not fit for purpose and completely disregard any issues that you may have trying to book in. If you can. Go private. Your tax payer money is being wasted for them to sit around with empty assessment rooms while they all gossip in an office. It’s a complete disgrace.
Visited October 2024
Review titled The Hathersage Centre
Replied on 28 October 2024
Dear Patient, Thank you for taking the time to write about your recent experience at The Northern. It is important to us that comments are heard as it provides an opportunity for services to make improvements wherever possible. We have shared your comments with Manchester Royal Infirmary’s Matron for Sexual Health. Communication is discussed frequently and can be challenging. The Matron was sorry to hear of the difficulties you experienced when trying to book an appointment at The Northern. The Trust aims to make available appointments as accessible as possible to all its service users and we are sorry this was not your experience. The Matron has explained that the online clinic appointments are released at 8:30 and then again at 12:30, Monday to Friday. Unfortunately, due to high demand for the service, it is not always possible to provide every person with an appointment. The Matron has confirmed that on the occasions where people are repeatedly unable to access the service online or through the clinic, they are asked to contact their local clinic. Your comments regarding taxpayers’ money being wasted have been noted and it is of considerable concern that the difficulties you experienced in booking an appointment has led you to suggest that staff are sitting around in empty assessment rooms while they gossip. As a Trust we take patient care very seriously and the Matron for Sexual Health would like to assure you that no member of staff at The Northern would be allowed to do this under any circumstances. We are sorry to hear that you had difficulties when trying to access the service and acknowledge how frustrating this must have been for you. If you wish for The Northern to investigate this in more detail, please contact them using the address below. The Matron again offers her apologies for your experience with their service. thenorthernISH.enquiries@mft.nhs.uk Yours sincerely, Connor Thomson Patient Experience Team
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Review titled Unpleasant experience!
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 03 September 2024
Not surprised to see so many recent negative reviews, as I think more & more people are noticing that the quality of service has gone downhill in this place. Today, for the 3rd time within 6 weeks I had to repeat my blood test as my data from my previous visit got lost. That wouldn’t be an issue perse, although we are all very busy and it’s difficult at times to take time off from work. What was really annoying is the fact that an obnoxious nurse tried to deny that it was my 3rd visit until I showed her proof of previous appointments on my phone. Then she sort of apologised, but the experience was ruined already. Please remember to respect patients if you do demand respect as well. It’s not the first time that data get lost (I made an official complaint last year which, I must admit, it was taken very seriously), it happens, but please less attitude and more compassion: our condition is not called “stu*idity”. Thank you
Visited September 2024
Review titled The Hathersage Centre
Replied on 13 September 2024
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to post your comments and concerns about your experience when having bloods taken. We are sincerely sorry for your unsatisfactory experience of our services and for any distress and frustration this caused you. The Trust is always committed to addressing any areas of weakness in its services and fully recognises when expectations are not met and the standard of our service falls short of what we would anticipate for our patients. Your feedback has been shared with the Division of Laboratory Medicine the team were disappointed to hear that your bloods had been misplaced and was sorry that a member of staff had behaved in an unprofessional manner when you attended clinic. The trust takes all issues surrounding patient care very seriously. We can confirm within MFT there is a tracking system for all patient samples which audits all steps from the requesting and taking of a sample to receipt in the laboratory and providing of a result. Unfortunately, without further patient information the Division of Laboratory Medicine is unable to fully investigate the loss of your sample(s). Should you wish the team to look into your concerns further please contact Manchester Royal Infirmary’s Clinical Governance team at ocs.cg@mft.nhs.uk, quoting reference number PO24/00092. Alternatively, you can contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0161 276 8686, or email pals@mft.nhs.uk, quoting reference number PO24/00092 Yours Sincerely, MFT Patient Experience Team
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Review titled Rude staff
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 06 June 2024
I had been referred to this clinic twice in the past month by my GP. Both experiences with extremely unprofessional. I was already worried and upset about the whole ordeal with the worry of my contraceptive not working properly and how I could potentially have my period twice in one month. Which did end up happening. The last experience I had was a phone call were I asked for advice. Despite me mentioning several times that I would prefer a same day call back due to the urgent nature of my issue, I was told this service is not possible (last time I called I was able to have a same day call back, so this is a service that can be provided. Perhaps they meant they were fully booked that day, I don’t know.) I then mentioned that an explanation of the last message they sent to me would likely aid in my worries. I was told they don’t message patients. This was simply untrue as I had received a message from them in the past, explaining the advice that the nurse had given me regarding my worries. The person on the phone kept insisting that this is a service they do not provide and that they don’t message people advice. She kept insisting this until she found the record of the message and read it out to me. Not even an apology after lying to me multiple times, whether intentional or not. She read the message out to me and I asked her some questions about it as I was unsure whether I should continue my current pill pack and have a potential second period, or start a new pack. She simply read the text message back to me. I asked whether that meant I should take a weeks worth of pills and go on my 1 week interval as planned. She said yes, but at this point I had the feeling she would say anything to get me off the phone. My suspicion was only further reinforced as I replied “Thank you, I understand.” (Even though I didn’t, she felt very uncooperative) and she proceeded to abruptly hang up. This left me feeling extremely frustrated and even more confused than before. I ended up booking a private GP consultation so that someone would give me the time of day and could answer the questions I had without making me feel like a burden.
Visited May 2024
Review titled The Hathersage Centre
Replied on 12 June 2024
Dear Patient, Thank you for taking the time to write about your recent experience with our service. We are sorry to hear that you did not receive the care and information you required that you had expected when contacting our service. A telephone consultation should provide you with the information you require and this is often followed up with a text message with a link to provide written advice as well. If you would like someone to call you to discuss this further please email the address below. Unfortunately we are unable to comment specifically on your case without further details so if you like us to look into what happened in more detail please can you email us at the address below. We will use your feedback of your experience of our service to help us in developing our services. Again please accept our apologies for your experience with our service The Northern. Please do contact us on the email address below if we can be of any further support. Email- thenorthernISH.enquiries@mft.nhs.uk Hathersage MRI
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Review titled Wasted Time & Rude Doctor
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Kathryn - Posted on 13 April 2024
I was directed to Hathersage from NHS web page on terminating a pregnancy. I submitted the form and selected the seemingly only suitable option on the form “I am seeking advice on a pregnancy”. On sitting down with the doctor, she asked how she could help and I said “well I’m pregnant” to which she responded by clapping her hands together and in a very over dramatic, false way said “oh congratulations!” When I explained I wanted to terminate the pregnancy her face dropped and she just said “oh”, then again very sarcastically said “are you okayyyyy” - she then proceeded to tell me that is not something she could help with, printed me off a phone number and concluded the appointment. For a very personal, upsetting matter she made me feel terrible, plus it was a really unnecessarily drawn out experience that could have been avoided if the website did not reference pregnancy advice at all. Really disappointed
Visited April 2024
Review titled The Hathersage Centre
Replied on 17 April 2024
Hi Kathryn, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to learn that you felt terrible discussing what was a very personal matter during your recent visit to the Hathersage Centre. We take all feedback very seriously and your concerns have been raised directly with the Service Manager at the clinic to discuss with their staff members so that lessons can be learnt. We also value your comments about signposting and will update information on our system for termination of pregnancy services to make it clearer. It is difficult to respond to all posts in a full way often because of a lack of detailed information, therefore, if you would like to discuss your experience with us in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0161 276 8686 or by e-mailing pals@mft.nhs.uk quoting reference number PO24/00054, they will do their best to address your concerns. Kind Regards, Connor Thomson Patient Experience Team
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Review titled Rude nurse, so patronising, unfriendly.
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 30 April 2024
Claimed that i had too much knowledge! When she as a “professional” was looking everything up on google. I would say its just this member off staff as ive been before and the lady was lovely. Shouldnt be involved in healthcare if you are rude, unfriendly and think you’re better than everyone else and think you know my own healthcare more than me !
Visited April 2024
Review titled The Hathersage Centre
Replied on 16 May 2024
Dear Patient Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback on the NHS websites. Patient and service user comments are very important, as they help us monitor and improve our services. We are sorry that you felt that the communication from the nurse fell below our expected standards. The service strives to communicate effectively with patients. Hearing the patient’s voice is important in providing the best care, and we are sorry that we did not achieve this for you on this occasion. Your feedback has been shared with the nursing team and we will be discussing with staff the points you have raised. We take all issues surrounding patient care very seriously and would like to hear about your experience from you directly. If you would like to us explore your concerns in more depth, please can you contact us on the email address thenorthernISH.enquiries@mft.nhs.uk. Yours Sincerely Patient Experience Team Connor Thomson
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Review titled Lovely staff
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 24 January 2024
The doctor I saw was lovely. I’ve had some negative experiences in the past that mean I can find examination particularly emotional. But this doctor talked me through everything she was going to do. When it came to examination, she said “you’re in charge, I’ll stop whenever if you want.” It’s a small thing, but made a huge difference for me. She then explained my diagnosis and treatment in great detail. Thank you.
Visited January 2024
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Review titled Denied me a test
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 18 December 2023
I went to the clinic for an infection in my throat, wanting a swab test. I was told that it was 'all in my head' and that the infection could not spread to my throat. I asked if I could have the swab test to be sure and she told me 'there's no point', 'be assured you just have a sore throat'. I then paid for my own test, which came back positive. So i could have been tested and treated without waiting an extra week and paying out of my own pocket. Don't waste your time just to be told you're imagining it.
Visited December 2023
Review titled The Hathersage Centre
Replied on 24 June 2024
Dear Patient, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with our service. We are sorry for the delay of the response, due to a system error on our end, we were unable to see your comment. We are sorry to hear that you did not receive the care you expected when accessing our service. When patients attend our clinics swabs are taken based on the details the patient provides at that time. I am sorry that you did not receive the swabs you were expecting this must have been disappointing for you. Unfortunately we are unable to comment specifically on your case without further details. If you wish for us to look into this in more detail please can you email us at the address below and we can do so. If you need support managing your positive test please email us and we can provide the necessary support required. We will use your feedback of your experience of our service to help us in developing our services. Again please accept our apologies for your experience with our service The Northern please do contact us on the email address below if we can be of any further support. Email- thenorthernISH.enquiries@mft.nhs.uk Kind Regards, ISH Enquiries
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Review titled A barely functioning booking service
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 13 December 2023
How The Northern Sexual Health service functions is a mystery. Needing a face to face appointment, I logged in online as stated at 08:30 - immediately message saying no appointments. I got through to Hathersage, after 2 calls and total wait time of over 40 mins. The receptionist was lovely but said the clinic was shut that morning for training. I would need to try again at 12:00 when more appointments would be released. And yes, no appointments available even logging on directly for 12:00. I then rang Hathersage to get a message saying they were closed (they’re supposed to be open until 18:30). Ringing any other clinics of the Northern Sexual Health also results in unanswered calls or calls eventually being cut off! Inadequate does not describe it! I have been told the clinical services are extremely friendly and efficient, but you need to be able to get an appointment first.
Visited December 2023
Review titled The Hathersage Centre
Replied on 20 December 2023
Thank you for your feedback via the NHS / Care Opinion website. We are sorry to learn that your experience was not as positive as we would hope, when trying to access the Northern services. It is important to us that comments are heard and used as an opportunity to make improvements wherever possible. Please be assured that your concerns have been raised directly with the management of the department involved. We are sorry that you had issues when trying to contact the service by telephone. The service are imminently upgrading their telephones to a system that will ensure calls are answered promptly and callers will be informed of their position in the queue for their call to be answered. There will also be an option to request a call back. To help with the new system, the service is also recruiting another receptionist to help manage call volumes. In the meantime, you can also contact the team via email at thenorthernISH.enquiries@mft.nhs.uk and they will progress your care and treatment. The service does release appointments twice daily at 08:30 and 12:00, Monday to Friday, for their services across Manchester and Trafford; however, these appointments do get taken quickly, as the demand for this service is unfortunately greater than the capacity. If you would like to discuss your experience/concerns in more detail, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0161 276 8686 or by e-mailing pals@mft.nhs.uk quoting reference number PO23/0146. Yours sincerely, Patient Experience Team.
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Review titled Terrible
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 20 November 2023
After my last checkup received multiple messages advising me to call the clinic back, but when I tried none of my calls are picked up. A week later I get a message advising me I've tested positive for an infection. I've tried daily to make an appointment for treatment and not been able to get a slot through the online booking. Also tried calling the service directly and no one has answered again - last time was today where I was held on waiting for 20 mins - with the automatic service saying I'd be seen soon, before the line cut off. Absolute joke and not the first time I've had difficulty - if you can't even make an appointment or talk to someone (when you've been told you need to) then you're failing at providing health care and advice.
Visited November 2023
Review titled The Hathersage Centre
Replied on 24 November 2023
Thank you for your feedback via the NHS / Care Opinion website. We have shared this with senior colleagues at the Hathersage Centre, who are very sorry to learn that your experience was not a positive one. It is important to us that comments are heard and used as an opportunity to make improvements wherever possible. The senior management team are very aware of the difficulties of trying to contact the service by telephone and are very sorry for this, as they acknowledge how frustrating this experience was for you. To address this, the team are soon upgrading their telephones to a system that will ensure calls are answered promptly, as well as informing callers of their position in the queue for their call to be answered. There will also be an option to request a call back. The team are also recruiting another receptionist, which will help manage call volumes. In the meantime, please contact the team via email: thenorthernISH.enquiries@mft.nhs.uk and they will progress your care and treatment. Once again, we are truly sorry for the undue upset and distress this has caused you. If you would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0161 276 8686 or by e-mailing pals@mft.nhs.uk quoting reference number PO23/0126. Yours sincerely, Patient Experience Team.
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Review titled Excellent service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Nicoleta - Posted on 26 October 2023
Had an appointment for IUD, and experienced the best eservice. The nurses were super helpful and gentle also encouraging and supportive through the whole process.
Visited October 2023
Review titled The Hathersage Centre
Replied on 27 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback regarding your experience at the Hathersage Centre at Manchester Royal Infirmary. It is always good to read such positive words in response to the conscientious work of all our staff and great to hear that you felt the nurses were so helpful, gentle, encouraging and supportive. We have forwarded your message for sharing with all the staff involved who will really appreciate your comments. Yours sincerely, The Patient Experience Team
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