Boscombe & Springbourne Health Centre Walk in Service
Boscombe & Springbourne Walk-In, 12-14 Walpole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4HAContact details and opening times
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Review titled Disappointed
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 18 December 2022
I have asthma and following a chest infection I had increased shortness of breath and wheezing aggravating my symptoms. I was not so bad to rush to a&e, I always try to manage with my inhaler and over the counter medicine but after 10 days being unwell and feeling worse on a Sunday I wanted to see someone as I thought I may now need antibiotics. My doctor surgery was closed so I called this walk-in before making my way there only to be told to ring 111 instead. Not what I expect from a walk-in service. It is not practical with some conditions to get an accurate diagnosis from a phone call and need a prescription on a Sunday. The receptionist was nice enough but it is a disappointment walk-in service and unfortunately the only one in my area to seek help on a weekend
Visited December 2022
Review titled Boscombe & Springbourne Health Centre Walk in Service
Replied on 19 December 2022
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately we have a limited number of appointments per day and these are offered on a first come first served basis. When the appointments have been filled all patients are then asked to call NHS 111 to seek medical advice. Kindest regards Linda Branch Communications and Complaint Specialist
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Review titled Fantastic service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by David F - Posted on 27 December 2022
As visitors to the area, when my wife developed an infection on Christmas Eve, we were expecting a long wait to get treatment in a crowded environment, but having initially contacted reception by phone and being asked to provide a sample, she was given a time to attend about an hour later, when she was seen very quickly by the duty doctor who prescribed the necessary antibiotics. And there were only a few people in the waiting area, so no concerns about social distancing. Overall this was a much more positive outcome than we could have expected in our own NHS area, and the whole set up and staff are to be congratulated for providing such an effective and professional service. Thank you.
Visited December 2022
Review titled Boscombe & Springbourne Health Centre Walk in Service
Replied on 28 December 2022
Dear David Thank you for your kind comments, I have shared these with the weekend walk-in team and the management team. We hope you enjoyed your visit to Bournemouth. Kindest regards Linda Branch Communication and Complaints Specialist
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Review titled Fantastic service there when you need it
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Jennie C - Posted on 04 January 2023
Visited with my poorly children on 18/12/22. After a very anxious sleepless night this service was exactly what was needed. The reception staff were friendly and welcoming, the wait time shorter than expected, the environment clean and the GP was fantastic. He was kind, empathetic, thorough, reassuring and gave us a clear plan (with a back up if medication couldn’t be sourced) and clear safety netting advice if conditioned worsened. An example of the NHS at its best, providing great service when it wast needed. Thank you!
Visited December 2022
Review titled Boscombe & Springbourne Health Centre Walk in Service
Replied on 04 January 2023
Dear Jennie Thank you for kind comments, these have been passed to the weekend and management team. Kindest regards Linda Branch Complaint and Communications Specialist