Garden City Medical Centre
1A Garden City, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9TNContact details and opening times
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Review titled Fantastic Practice and staff
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Gwyneth - Posted on 10 July 2024
I attended the surgery last few days. Witnessed the staff having to deal with a rude person, when the staff were trying their best to help them. The staff are amazing and unfortunately have to deal with people like this quite often. This is a fantastic practice and the staff were professional and very helpful. I saw the nurse and she was very thorough and professional.
Visited July 2024
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 11 July 2024
Dear Gwyneth Thank you for your kind feedback, it is very much appreciated. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto the staff. Kind Regards Nicola Practice Manager
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Review titled Great help
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Darren - Posted on 11 July 2024
Forget my last review posted on the 9th of July it was sent out of anger for which I'm sorry. I went back to the surgery on the 10th of July the DR went out of his way to sort out a letter I needed. The staff have looked after me over the years the diabetic nurse has looked after me when I have been at my worst.
Visited July 2024
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 11 July 2024
Dear Darren Thank you for your positive feedback. I am glad we were able to resolve your issue in a timely manner and appreciate your feedback. I will pass your positive feedback on to all the staff including the GP Kind Regards Nicola Practice Manager
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Review titled Unhelpful practice
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Darren - Posted on 09 July 2024
Reception staff unhelpful and uncaring and doctors not much better. Trying to get my bus pass renewed because I have sleep apnoea got letter from the doctor which I have to get in quick because there is a backlog but he had done it wrong so I talked to the receptionist but she was unhelpfull and not interested. The letter cost me £20 and it is useless to me so I'm going to have to speak to the doctor again about another letter. The place is going worse and I am thinking of going somewhere else
Visited July 2024
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 11 July 2024
Dear Darren, Thank you for your feedback. I am very sorry for your experience with the surgery. I can see that the GP compiled the letter in a very timely manner from you asking for it, within 2 working days due to you advising you needed it quickly. These letters are private work and extra to the GP's NHS work and can normally take 7 working days to complete. I am very sorry he missed one of the co morbidities. The staff are unable to change the letter without speaking to the GP and I am aware we gave you an appointment the day after to get the issue resolved. Kind Regards Nicola Practice Manager
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Review titled Poor
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 02 May 2024
Receptionist was abrupt, uncaring and unhelpful. Long waits for appointments at inconvenient times. If anyone can recommend a half decent doctor in the area I would love to know.
Visited May 2024
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 13 May 2024
Dear Patient Thank you for your feedback. My name is Nicola the Practice Manager. I am very sorry you felt you had a poor experience with the practice and am more than happy to discuss with you at a convenient time. Please contact the practice on 01204 884710 and ask for myself if you would like to discuss the issues you have raised. Thank you Nicola Practice Manager
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Review titled Poor practice
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 31 May 2024
The receptionist here is constantly looking for an argument and is incredibly unhelpful You have to see Nurse Practitioners for weeks prior to being seen by a GP and then when you see the GP, they are so uncaring and unbothered that you wish you were still with the Nurse Practitioner.
Visited May 2024
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 03 June 2024
Dear Patient, Thank you for your feedback on your experience at Garden City Medical Centre. I am very sorry that you felt you encountered such a negative experience with regards to various aspects of your journey. The review has come through as anonymous from yourself but If you would like to contact me at the practice in order to discuss your concerns I would be more than happy to speak to you at a mutually convenient time. Kind Regards Nicola Practice Manager
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Review titled Is there a doctor in the house
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 20 October 2024
Over the past couple of years and in resent months when my partner and myself have asked for an appointment to see a doctor we get there we find it's been made with the nurse practitioner who is not as qualified as a General Practitioner. She's a very nice friendly person but whatever symptoms you have she always makes light of it. This is very frustrating and worrying especially when your problem turns out to be something more serious.
Visited April 2024
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 25 October 2024
Dear Patient, Thank you for your feedback. I am very sorry if you felt you had received a poor experience at the surgery . The GP practice has a wider workforce which includes, GP's, Advanced Nurse practitioners, pharmacists, MSK practitioners. We try to direct patients to the most appropriate clinician for their problem. I am unable to contact yourself directly with regards to your concern as it has come through as Anonymous but I am more than happy to discuss this with yourselves if you would like to contact me at the practice by either telephone 01204 884710 or to the email gmicb-bu.gardencity@nhs.net Thank you Nicola Practice Manager
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Review titled Efficient and friendly practice
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Alan Drake - Posted on 18 April 2024
It was easy to get through to the surgery on the phone The receptionist was clear and efficient and made an appointment quickly My visit to the doctor was prompt Caring and thorough All done with with a positive and reassuring manner With positive humour to make what can be a daunting experience into a positve one Thank you all
Visited April 2024
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 22 April 2024
Dear Alan. Thank you so much for your feedback. It is really nice to hear that your experience with us was a positive one from you calling us to making the appointment and your experience with the Doctor. I will pass your kind words on to the staff . Thank you Nicola Practice Manager
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Review titled Fantastic Practice
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 17 May 2024
Came in for my annual review. Easy to get an appointment at a convenient time. The staff from reception team to the nurses and doctors are professional and approachable.
Visited April 2024
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 03 June 2024
Dear Patient Thank you for your positive feedback. We are pleased that you were able to get an appointment at a convenient time and that you were happy with the staff experience. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the team Kind Regards Nicola Practice Manager
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Review titled Great service from Doctor
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Elizabeth Taylor - Posted on 26 March 2024
The Doctor was patient, listened and was thorough in their examination, checks, diagnosis and prescription. Also ordered follow up checks. I was so impressed best doctors appointment I’ve had on the NHS in 10 years and the Doctor was polite and humorous
Visited March 2024
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 27 March 2024
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you so much for taking the time to give feedback. We are pleased that your experience with the GP was such a positive one and you felt listened to and felt happy when you left the surgery. I will pass your kind words on to the GP Kind Regards Nicola Practice Manager
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Review titled Great practice
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Elaine Walsh - Posted on 20 June 2023
I must commend the receptionists at this practice. They are very efficient and only too willing to help. The young lady I spoke to today (20/06/2023) was exceptional, and very efficient. The pharmacist was very helpful too when he called to advise me on some medication. I highly recommended this practice to anyone.
Visited June 2023
Review titled Garden City Medical Centre
Replied on 03 July 2023
Dear Elaine Thank you for taking the time to leave the practice a positive comment, it is very much appreciated. I will ensure to pass your kind words on to the practice team. Nicola Practice Manager