Longfield Medical Centre
Princes Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5DFContact details and opening times
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Review titled Absolutely abysmal surgery
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 21 January 2025
I have my friend writing this as I’m embarrassed to say I’m dyslexic , I had a triple heart bypass feb 2023 I need regular blood tests because of the medication I’m on so it doesn’t effect my organs, tried to book a blood test only to be told that the dr needs to see me , the receptionist told me I have to book the appointment through patches , I explained I’m dyslexic and I can’t understand what to do , her reply come down and we will show you how to use it , I’m sorry but I’m dyslexic I replied but she was still stating that I need to go down to the surgery and they will show me, she said it didn’t state that on my medical records that I have learning difficulties I’ll find that insulting as why would it be on your medical records, all she kept saying she was sorry there was nothing she could do but if I have problems to ring the surgery, I explained I am ringing the surgery to which she replied. I’m sorry there’s nothing I can do because of my heart operation I still have trouble with my heart as I have another blocked artery and im stressing and getting chest pains again all because they don’t understand , that people out there do not understand how patches work , and it’s stressful for them , I’m now gonna have to ask my friend if he can do it for me , why take on more patients, when you can’t cope with the ones you already have , absolutely disgusting
Visited January 2025
Longfield Medical Centre has not yet replied.
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Review titled Shame on you ...
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Shame on you,... - Posted on 24 September 2024
I am extremely frustrated with the process to see a gp, Patches is difficult to use, my blood pressure goes through the roof, it causes such upset, don't tell me this process is progress! I feel for anyone in the Maldon community who is feeling unwell, and trying to see a GP in person, I am important, my well being is important, this process is not working! I am lost for words, so frustrating, best I say no more! Shame on Longfields for treating the community this way, with a complete lack of understanding, I feel for the staff who have to work customer facing, I hope they get support when things get to much.
Visited September 2024
Review titled Longfield Medical Centre
Replied on 25 September 2024
Dear Patient, We thank you for your feedback. If you wish to write or email the surgery regarding your concerns they will be looked into.
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Review titled Getting Worse
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Monty - Posted on 29 September 2024
The Longfield practice seems to be run by Practitioner Associates rather than GP’s as you are rarely allocated a GP for a Patches appointment. All well and good for basic ailments until you need a prescription and need to start the medication straight away. The AP needs to get the prescription signed off which can take some time, as in hours. Not much use to the patient is it.
Visited September 2024
Longfield Medical Centre has not yet replied.
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Review titled Special thanks to Pharmacist
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Tara - Posted on 11 August 2024
Although I agree with all the posts on here about the terrible booking service and unavailability of appointments this review is purely for a lady from the pharmacy[ not allowed to give her name). Since a major operation last year I have been so surprised that she has regularly called to check up on and change my prescription if needed, very rare nowadays to not have to chase these things, so wanted to say a massive thank you to her .
Visited August 2024
Review titled Longfield Medical Centre
Replied on 27 August 2024
Dear Patient, The GP partners and staff at Longfield Medical Centre would like to thank you for your positive feedback. Comments regarding staff members will be redirected to them.
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Review titled Disappointed
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Neil Grandy - Posted on 27 August 2024
I am desperate to get my bladder infection resolved. It is likely I only need a repeat prsecription. instead I have to suffer considerable pain until I can get this but patches has not been available todat
Visited August 2024
Review titled Longfield Medical Centre
Replied on 27 August 2024
Dear Patient. We thank you for your feedback. If you wish to write in to the surgery or email longfieldmc@nhs.net, regarding your concerns they will be looked into.
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Review titled Shambles
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 11 April 2024
I've been trying to book an appointment for weeks!!! Why on earth does it say your taking on new patients when you cannot accommodate the ones you already have? Absolutely disgraceful system.
Visited April 2024
Review titled Longfield Medical Centre
Replied on 08 May 2024
Dear Patient. We thank you for your feedback. If you wish to write into the surgery regarding your concerns they will be looked in to.
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Review titled Terrible booking sysytem
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 16 April 2024
Tried multiple times to get an appointment over the last few weeks. On the most recent occasion all appointments were literally 2 seconds after going live at both the 8am and 1pm appointment release sessions. I was ready online at least 15mins before and still failed to get an appointment. Tried for a week and a half and have now given up. Stuck between a rock and a hard place. The new Patchs system is terrible. At least the old way you stood a chance of getting an appointment. This way is a case of the one with the quickest refresh button gets through. Terrible. Patients are being hung out to dry with no way of getting the support they need. Try and phone up and explain the issue and just get told to use Patchs.
Visited March 2024
Review titled Longfield Medical Centre
Replied on 08 May 2024
Dear Patient. We thank you for your feedback. If you wish to write into the surgery regarding your concerns they will be looked in to.
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Review titled Poor appointment system
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Billy parker - Posted on 10 April 2024
I share the frustration of so many patients where the patches system to book appointments is flawed. I have tried to make an appointment via patches and in 3 weeks cannot make one. 8am and 1 pm are the only options and by the time you try to make an appointment , there all gone and it happens every day.
Visited March 2024
Review titled Longfield Medical Centre
Replied on 08 May 2024
Dear Patient. We thank you for your feedback. If you wish to write into the surgery regarding your concerns they will be looked in to.
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Review titled Appreciation
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Rose Sangare - Posted on 21 November 2023
I've recently had surgery, and having had a home visit from the specialist nurse, I was advised I needed to see a G.P. that day. Unfortunately this was in the week when the changeover to booking appts online had been implemented. I hadn't used Patchs before and had a go, but under the influence of strong pain meds plus urgency I couldn't manage it. I was helped by the kindness of the receptionist I spoke to, who put my request through. Within a couple of hours I had seen a Doctor, who despite it being late afternoon on a Friday had me booked in at Broomfield for the following day, prescribed a medication as a precaution in case I did have a DVT, explained exactly what would be happening and genuinely put me at my ease. I have always found the Longfield receptionists, dispensary and pharmacist staff polite, helpful and professional, and that they go the extra mile to help. Thanks to all of you, I really appreciate the work you do, which underpins this medical centre, and makes such a difference when one is feeling decidedly ropey. Last but not least, a big thank you to the lovely volunteers who drop off my medication!
Visited October 2023
Review titled Longfield Medical Centre
Replied on 23 November 2023
Dear Patient, the GP partners and staff at Longfield Medical Centre would like to thank you for your positive feedback. Comments regarding staff members will be redirected to them.
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Review titled Impossible to get an appointment! Abysmal service!
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Mrs Garlick - Posted on 10 October 2023
I moved to the area 7 months ago and I have been unable to obtain a single GP appointment since I moved ! You just have to call on the day and hope for the best, but by the time you get through every single appointment has gone- even the urgent ones! You cannot book any appointments in advance, the app never lets you in because again all the appointments are gone the second the app is opened up. Its absolutely ridiculous- god help anyone who has a terminal health issue which needs immediate support!! I have tried to call every single day for months on end and have got nowhere. Absolutely abysmal and something needs to change!!!
Visited October 2023
Review titled Longfield Medical Centre
Replied on 13 October 2023
Dear Patient. We thank you for your feedback. If you wish to write/email the surgery regarding your concerns they will be looked in to.