Banbury Cross Health Centre
South Bar House, 6 Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9ADContact details and opening times
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Review titled Urgent Review Of Processes Needed
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Will Murray-Phillips - Posted on 25 September 2023
This health centre needs a serious review of its processes in dealing with patients and their needs. I have always had good care from Doctors at the practice, when I have finally gotten to see or speak to one, but the processes in place for booking appointments and getting to speak to a doctor needs serious review. In my opinion, these processes that are currently in place are dangerous. My mum died two years ago of a heart attack. She called her Health centre (not this one) the morning before she died because she was not feeling herself. Within hours, she had died of a heart attack age 64. I truly believe some of the processes in place by Banbury Cross health Centre, put patients at similar risk. They are not dealing patient concerns as effectively as they need to and they are not prioritising things of great need. I called this morning as I had been in hospital on Friday with chest pain. I had to argue with the receptionist in order to get an appointment today on the same day I called. Within 30 minutes of me receiving my appointment, the appointment was cancelled via text message. At 8:30 am I called back again. I was then put in a queue and told someone would call me back. It is now after 10 am and I have not received a call back. Surely based on my mum's experience, anyone can see why this is putting patient safety at risk. I would ask that these processes are reviewed urgently.
Visited September 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 24 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We always learn from it and try to improve the service we provide for our patients. I am sorry that you were not happy with the service we provided on this occasion. We keep recordings of all our phone calls so I will listen to this one to see if there is anything to learn. I assume you did not state that you had chest pain as all of our members of staff will always follow our urgent medical condition protocol and direct patients to A & E. If it was something less urgent then you may have needed to wait. I can see that you say you had been in hospital with chest pain a few days prior to contacting us. The staff would have had the documentation from the hospital and would have known the investigations and plans of the hospital. In other words, your chest pain would have already been checked out. On the day you wrote this review, it was a Monday and unfortunately 2 doctors were off sick so we had to re-book a lot of appointments. In these situations we have to triage, that is, assess what is urgent for now and what can wait until someone is available. Obviously, I cannot comment on your mother's care as she was registered at an entirely different surgery. I am very sorry for your loss. I have tried to phone you but unfortunately we have not yet managed to speak properly. I can assure you that we do take safety extremely seriously at BCHC. Many thanks, Dr Gwyneth Rogers, Clinical Lead
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Review titled Fabulous practice
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Jo Thornton - Posted on 04 August 2023
As a new patient, having just moved to Banbury, I have experienced fabulous service from everyone I have met or spoken to at the practice. The reception staff have always been polite, very helpful and friendly. The Dr I saw was very empathetic, supportive and informative and really help me to understand the implications and pain control of my slipped disc. The Dr gave me real confidence in the support I can expect moving forwards. Aren’t we so lucky to have a wonderful NHS. Thank you.
Visited August 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 14 August 2023
Dear Jo Thank you so much for your kind review. I am delighted to note that you have experienced such a fabulous service and that you have felt empathy, support and informed in a polite, helpful and friendly manner. I have shared you very kind review with our staff, who are all working so hard to ensure everybody receives fantastic care. Kindest thanks again Jennifer Nichols Practice Manager
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Review titled Much improved Practise
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Robert R S Henderson - Posted on 18 October 2023
Thankyou Doctors very much for your help May I just say there are some brilliant Doctors in this practise and it is much improved Thanks again for your understanding and great advice
Visited August 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 02 November 2023
Dear Mr Henderson, thanks for taking the time to post a comment. We read all our reviews and are always trying to improve the service we give to our patients. I am very pleased that you feel that we have improved and will let the staff know that. Once again, many thanks, Dr Gwyneth Rogers, Clinical Lead
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Review titled Excellent service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Di Todd - Posted on 11 July 2023
Receptionist was helpful and very polite. Nurse was very efficient and helped me. Can't thank you guys enough.
Visited July 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 12 July 2023
Dear Di Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am so glad to note that you consider our service to be excellent and that the receptionist was helpful and polite and the nurse you saw was so efficient. I have shared your kind review with all our staff. Kindest thanks again Jennifer Nichols Practice Manager
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Review titled Banbury cross practice
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Senait - Posted on 05 April 2024
My exoerience in the banbury cross practice is good i would like to thank for the service i got even my health is not good but they did a lot visite with the will of God they will investigate soon.I have been in Glasgow for two years,i did not get a chance like here for long term headache except approving it as chronic headache and subscribed paracitamole but now we know it comes from hormonal irregularity and subscribed medicine to treat it i am really glad to some extent i know we know the problem of my health now wishing to know more like visited my Gp yesterday confirmed i am not pregnant even my manusration did not come and had pregnancy symptoms next expect to be seen by Dr according to the time arranged by my sergery.
Visited July 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 12 April 2024
Dear Senait Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. I am delighted to note that you are happy with the Practice. Kindest regards and thanks Jennifer Nichols Practice Manager
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Review titled Great service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Di Kennard - Posted on 16 August 2023
I would like to feedback to a specific ANP who was excellent in my appt, I want to let her know the outcome of my recent appt with audiology. Is it possible for someone to call or email me please? My appointment was excellent with her and she was very thorough, which made my audiology appointment go well too thank you Di
Visited July 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 24 August 2023
Dear Di Thank you so much for your kind review. You can email us directly at Banburycross.hc@nhs.net and I will ensure your email gets passed on. So glad to note your appointment went well. Kindest regards Jennifer Nichols Practice Manager
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Review titled Appointment booking system getting worse
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 28 July 2023
In June called to book a telephone appointment with my GP. I advised my preference to be contacted with a phone call. Several days later I saw an SMS on my phone thanking me for my request for an appointment, instead of a phone call as requested. I thought this was a mistake because I had requested the appointment over a week prior to the SMS. I thought it meant there was an appointment for me. I called the surgery only to be advised that it takes at least 5 days to get on the waiting list. I again insisted to be contacted by a phone call. Today 28 July 2023, I happened to be deleting SMS messages and I stumbled upon an SMS sent on 12 July advising that I could book an appointment with my GP, even though I asked for a telephone call. The timeframe to book the appointment has already expired. Once again someone in the surgery decided to disregard my request, consequently causing me to miss out on my GP consultation and treatment after waiting for more than a month to book a telephone appointment. A process that previously took less than 5 days. Why such disrespect and disregard for my preferences?
Visited July 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 15 August 2023
Dear Patient Thank you for your review. So sorry to note there was some confusion here – please feel free to email us directly at feedback.bchc@nhs.net with your identifiable information so that we can look into this further for you. Kindest regards Jennifer Nichols Practice Manager
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Review titled Efficient
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Linda Ginger - Posted on 01 August 2023
I went to see the Dr on Monday 24th July at 1000 and within 15 minutes I was on my way to the JR, the response to my problem was excellent. I was kept in at the JR with the Dr saying it could have been a very different story if I had left it any later. So very grateful for such quick and efficient care
Visited July 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 14 August 2023
Dear Linda Thank you so much for your kind review. I am delighted to note that you got the quick and efficient care you needed. I very much hope that you are recovering well. Kindest thanks again Jennifer Nichols Practice Manager
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Review titled Really efficient care and service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 11 July 2023
Called at 8am and selected option to retain place in queue and have call back for same day appointment. Unfortunately I missed the call back an hour later. I rang again and this time was first in queue. Receptionist made a telephone appointment with the GP and told me he would ring within the hour. Received a call from the GP within 10 minutes. GP was compassionate and efficient, prescription sent to nominated pharmacy. Really impressive care and service
Visited July 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 12 July 2023
Dear Patient Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am so glad to note that you consider our service to be efficient and caring. I am also delighted to note that you were able to get a call back from a GP so quickly, with your prescription being sent to your nominated pharmacy. I have shared your kind review with all our staff. Kindest thanks again Jennifer Nichols Practice Manager
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Review titled Extremely helpful nurse
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 05 June 2023
I attended an appointment today, 5th June 2023 and was seen by a lovely nurse who treated me. Nothing was too much trouble, she was very professional and had a friendly nature which put me at ease. Thank you very much.
Visited June 2023
Review titled Banbury Cross Health Centre
Replied on 08 June 2023
Dear Patient Thank you for your kind review. I am delighted to note that you had an appointment with a lovely nurse on 5th nurse and that nothing was too trouble, she was professional, friendly and put you at ease. We are all working hard to provide the best care possible. I have shared your review with staff. Kindest thanks again Jennifer Nichols Practice Manager