Paxton Green Group Practice
Paxton Green Health Centre, 1 Alleyn Park, London, Greater London, SE21 8AUContact details and opening times
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Review titled Pharmacy enquiries
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 05 November 2024
The initial welcome message when you call, says you can speak with a pharmacist by asking. I had some particularly complex questions regarding a consultants letter prescribing me some drugs. However, on asking, I was told that you canNOT speak with a pharmacist. I am now confused and don't know what to do. It's dreadful
Visited October 2024
Paxton Green Group Practice has not yet replied.
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Review titled A Once Great Practice. Not Since Covid
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Miele - Posted on 21 September 2024
I’m leaving a review based, not on one bad experience, but actually several which have accumulated since the surgery reopened during covid, yet seems to not have ‘recovered’ from. It baffles me firstly how getting an appointment is like trying to buy tickets for Wimbledon with the claim that they are ‘fully booked’ and when you happen to enter the surgery reception area, there’s barely anyone there. This I find unacceptable. I’ve always through that entering the field of medicine is perused by those wishing to help and care. I have, as far as I recal, never missed a scheduled appointment, nor been late. One time I arrived 8 mins after my appointment (due to unavoidable reasons), had to queue behind 3 people too, so by the time I got to the desk, 12 mins after my scheduled appointment time. I explained at the reception and the lady said she would email the relevant doctor, as ask if he would see me. The survey’s rule is that if you are upto 10 mins late the. The receptionist will ask the dr if they’ll see the patient. 10-15 mins they do the same. Upto 20 mins it’s likely the patient will have to re-book. I think all of the above is reasonable, so don’t get me wrong. However, to be delayed past 10 mins because one has to wait in a queue to eventually get to the desk should have been deemed that I arrived within 10 mins of my appointment, surely?? Instead the dr replied by email to the receptionist advising that he would not se eke and I’d have to re-book. Although I thanked her for trying and re-booked, I must say how utterly disappointed I am. Surely, to see a patient who is prepared to wait, who arrived within the surgery 10 mins of ‘extra time’ should not have been turned away. Where is the compassion in that?? Suffice to say, I’m deeply disappointed becuase when doctors are running late, we show patience and don’t complain. Perhaps it’s time to do so.
Visited September 2024
Paxton Green Group Practice has not yet replied.
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Review titled Help with access to NHS App
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Christopher McHugh - Posted on 04 September 2024
The practice IT manager spent a long time sorting out access for me and my wife to our health records and after much effort on her part I now have full access to both records and other necessary information. I am very grateful to the pratice IT manager whose patience and friendly manner was much appreciated.
Visited September 2024
Paxton Green Group Practice has not yet replied.
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Review titled Needs improvement
by Anonymous - Posted on 10 June 2024
Reception staff appear to want to get people off the line as quickly as possible. I had a query about an appointment, but the receptionist just wasn't listening to what i was asking. I gave up in the end
Visited June 2024
Review titled Paxton Green Group Practice
Replied on 02 July 2024
Dear Patient Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear that you were not able to speak to a member of staff when you called. I am happy for you to call to speak to me further about the issue you raised. Kind regards Alison Peat Assistant Practice Manager
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Review titled PPG
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Andrew L - Posted on 11 June 2024
I've been trying to get hold of someone for the PPG. The receptionist says I cannot speak with anyone, but must put in writing. However, when I do, I get no response... Most irritating
Visited May 2024
Review titled Paxton Green Group Practice
Replied on 02 July 2024
Dear Andrew Thank you for your feedback and for taking my call to discuss communicating with the Patient Participation Group (PPG). In order to protect patients’ confidentiality and adhere to data protection requirements, all initial contact with the PPG is via the Practice. If you wish to contact the PPG without enrolling please do so via the Assistant Practice Manager. Information for all review readers. The PPG at Paxton Green has been patient-led with the support of the lead GP Partner and the Assistant Practice Manager since 2014. All patients registered at Paxton Green are welcome to enrol with and participate in the PPG. Meetings are face to face and online, all members receive the meeting papers and can contribute to the agenda. The PPG work in partnership with the Practice to improve its services. They also produce topical newsletters which are freely available to all patients on the website and in the Practice. You will find more information about the PPG and how to enrol here: https://www.paxtongreen.nhs.uk/about-the-ppg Kind regards Alison Peat Assistant Practice Manager
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Review titled What an ever has happened to the Paxton web site
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Fran - Posted on 24 April 2024
It used to be easy to order your repeat prescription and do an online consultation. Impossible now to manage with this new website and IT system. The poor receptionist helped me I had to click at least 3 different times before being able to access the prescription site. Completed and heard nothing. So I will have to waste everyone's time by getting an appointment to do all the things I used to be able to do online.
Visited April 2024
Review titled Paxton Green Group Practice
Replied on 25 April 2024
Dear Patient Thank you for your valuable review on the NHS website. We would like to inform you that our website has recently undergone an update and is still a work in progress. We have already made improvements to enhance the ease of navigation for patients when ordering repeat prescriptions. We kindly request your patience as we collaborate with our Patient Participation Group to implement further changes that will assist patients in navigating the site. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and thank you once again. Kind regards Alison Peat Assistant Practice Manager
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Review titled Has the repeat prescription changed?
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Christine Terry - Posted on 18 April 2024
I have found it impossible to place a repeat prescription lately, has the service change? It use to be so easy to put in a request but now it i so confusing, is it just me doing something wrong! I can place a request through the chemist I use, but because of my disabilities it is very painful to walk so I limit my journeys out, but now because I must first place the request then go back 4 days later I am finding I have to double my walks, with the old system I only had to place it electronically over the internet from home, so easy. What has gone wrong?
Visited April 2024
Review titled Paxton Green Group Practice
Replied on 25 April 2024
Dear Patient, Thank you for taking the time to submit your review on the NHS website. We appreciate your feedback and are constantly working to improve our website. We are pleased to inform you that we have collaborated with the Patient Participation Group (PPG) to enhance the overall accessibility of the site. This group is led by patients, and we have been proactive in addressing their suggestions and implementing necessary changes. Regarding the concerns you raised about ordering repeat prescriptions, we have already revised the page to provide clearer instructions and make the process easier for patients to navigate. We apologize for any inconvenience caused, but we are confident that these modifications will greatly enhance the patient experience. Thank you once again for your valuable input. Kind regards, Alison Peat Assistant Practice Manager
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Review titled Telephone Answering Service is Dreadful
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 26 March 2024
This morning, I needed to speak to a duty doctor regarding my child who is ill. I phoned the practice at 0800 and waited for 45 mins then was cut off. I immediately phoned again, after 20 mins I actually got into the telephone queue to speak to a doctor, waited 20 mins and was cut off again. On my third attempt I am still in the queue to get to the queue to speak to a duty doctor. I finally spoke to a doctor after 2hrs and 30 mins. I don't expect to get through to a doctor immediately; however, I expect an efficient telephone answering system that doesn't take over 2 hours to connect me to the duty doctor queue and doesn't keep cutting me off. The doctors are great once you speak to or see them, but the telephone queue system is poor.
Visited March 2024
Review titled Paxton Green Group Practice
Replied on 25 April 2024
Dear Patient, We appreciate your feedback. We are excited to announce that our new telephone system is now operational after several months of anticipation. One of the new features allows patients to request a call back if they are unable to hold on the line. This automated system will call back the patient once their turn in the queue arrives. Please be aware that the wait time to speak with the duty doctor depends on the number of clinicians available to answer calls and the volume of incoming calls from patients. Unfortunately, we have no control over the number of calls received. Mondays and the end of the week tend to be busier, resulting in longer wait times for patients who choose to remain on hold. While the call back feature enhances the patient experience, the wait time will vary based on the call volume on the day of your call. Our telephone advice line is open from 8am to 10am, Monday to Friday. We are pleased that you appreciate our GPs and we thank you for providing feedback. We hope you will notice the improvements with the new system during your next interaction with the Practice. Kind regards Alison Peat Assistant Practice Manager
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Review titled Bad service and stress inducing experience
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 04 March 2024
Trying to book an appointment for 5 month old baby with sickness. Took over 2 hours to get through on phone and was constantly cut off and had to call back. Therefore went into the practice as I was very worried and was met with unconcerned and cheeky staff who told me they couldn’t do anything and I had to call and wait no matter how long it took. When I expressed my concern with my child they provided a sarcastic response. I will be looking to register elsewhere due to the lack of staff compassion and additional stress caused by a ridiculous system.
Visited March 2024
Review titled Paxton Green Group Practice
Replied on 25 April 2024
Dear Patient, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with our service. This is not our usual standard, and we regret any dissatisfaction caused. Regarding the phone system, we have implemented a new system that allows patients to receive an automated call back if they are unable to wait on the line. This will help alleviate any issues with calls being cut off due to high call volumes. If you would like to discuss the interaction you had with our staff members, please feel free to reach out to me. I am more than willing to address any concerns you may have. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate you taking the time to feedback on your experience. We take all feedback on board and use these examples as a training tool for staff. Best regards, Alison Peat Assistant Practice Manager
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Review titled Above and Beyond
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 14 February 2024
I called the Practice close to closing time on behalf of my elderly Dad who was suffering stomach pains which were getting worse. My Mum was panicking. The receptionist could not have been more caring and (without me asking) got me through to speak to a Dr who offered full advice and practical help, even about an aspect of my Dad's health which concerned me, but was not directly related to the matter I had called about. This all took only a few minutes, but such in the moment care actually prevented the need for an in person appointment, or a trip to AandE. Thank you.
Visited February 2024
Review titled Paxton Green Group Practice
Replied on 25 April 2024
Dear Patient, We appreciate you for providing feedback on your experience with our receptionist and GP when you contacted us regarding your father's health concerns. We are glad that the interaction helped avoid the necessity of visiting the Accident and Emergency department. The staff members involved have already been informed about your comments. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts. Kind regards Alison Peat Assistant Practice Manager