St. James Surgery
89 Wash Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1DAContact details and opening times
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Review titled Disgraceful
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 29 November 2024
Was not able to see my chosen GP so seen by one of many locums. Had no knowledge of my medical history, I felt no continuity in care.
Visited November 2024
Review titled St. James Surgery
Replied on 02 December 2024
Dear Anonymous patient, Thank you for your comments, I am sorry you are dissatisfied with our service but I am glad that you did get to see a GP. All appointment requests are triaged by either a duty GP, if urgent or your own GP if routine and they advise whom the patient should be booked with. We do not use many locum GPs only 2 but we are however a training practice and currently have 3 GP Registrars. All our Clinicians who see patients have full access to the medical system and therefore do have knowledge of your medical history. Although continuity of care is still important, the current demands on General Practice mean that this is not always possible. St James Surgery
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Review titled Fantastic Service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Eileen - Posted on 15 May 2024
I read some reviews before going to the surgery and they weren’t very complementary for the reception staff. While I was there today they all were polite and helpful and were very pleasant. Give these ladies a break, they do a difficult job and deserve more respect. I for one wasn’t looking forward to my visit but was most appreciative and very pleased with my interaction with reception. I think this is a great surgery to be a patient in.
Visited May 2024
Review titled St. James Surgery
Replied on 28 June 2024
Dear Eileen, Thank you for taking the time to send us feedback. All of our staff work extremely hard and it is lovely to hear appreciation for them. As you say it is a very demanding but also rewarding job. All comments are shared at our staff meetings.
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Review titled Disappointing
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 04 June 2024
Generally a busy surgery but my gripe is with how consistently filthy the waiting area is. Grime and foul smell on the seats, dirty walls and corners. Also you are “summoned” from the waiting room to your appointment by a member of staff just coming in and calling you. Often inaudible due to being too softly spoken, accent or drowned out by the radio or the noise coming from the reception area. The Receptionists interpersonal skills require brushing up too.
Visited April 2024
Review titled St. James Surgery
Replied on 28 June 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Our clinical staff call their patients in personally from the waiting room, we do not use a tannoy to summon patients. As you say we are an extremely busy surgery with over 15000 registered patients, our cleaning company are in every evening but due to the footfall over the day you would expect to see some dirt generated during the day. The radio is on to aid confidentiality at reception but is low volume. All comments both positive and negative are shared at our staff meetings and we will also share your feedback with our cleaning company.
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Review titled Seen quickly
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Aileen - Posted on 24 February 2024
Phoned surgery at 9:30am and spoke to a receptionist. A duty doctor phoned back within half an hour and I was seen by my own doctor by mid day. Exceptional service, especially as they were short of two staff that day.
Visited February 2024
Review titled St. James Surgery
Replied on 28 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We have a doctor triaging all appointment requests each day and it is good to hear that it works for the patients as well as the surgery. All comments are shared at our staff meetings.
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Review titled Amazing Matron
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 26 January 2024
Today I was seen by a Matron who was amazing! I’ve never felt so heard, I was listened to with empathy, then followed up with immediate tests and meds. So thorough with such a kind nature, I wish I could see the same Matron every time. Thank you St James!!
Visited January 2024
Review titled St. James Surgery
Replied on 30 January 2024
Dear Patient, Thank you for taking the time to send in feedback, this will be shared during our staff meetings.
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Review titled Provided with appointment on the day of phoning
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by A Wood - Posted on 05 February 2024
Requested an appointment on a Monday due to problems lasting over 5 weeks, seen on the same day. Excellent care Provided by GP with a return in four days if you do not improve. Unfortunately I had to return seen the same GP and onwards referrals made. This practice has always been there for our family when we need them, the staff and clinical staff always provide the same exemplary care and concern for us as their patients.
Visited January 2024
Review titled St. James Surgery
Replied on 01 March 2024
Thank you for taking the time to post a review about our surgery. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with the staff at our in-house meetings.
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Review titled Best Practice In The Area
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Mike leppard - Posted on 20 November 2023
The staff , as all medical staff and receptions are extremely busy but they are excellent in all respects. From the initial call to treatment through to ordering prescriptions they are polite, professional and accommodating. Over the years I have been with a number of surgeries due to the vagaries of my employment but St James surgery are undoubtedly the best.
Visited November 2023
Review titled St. James Surgery
Replied on 30 January 2024
Thank you for taking the time to send in feedback. All feedback is appreciated and fed back during staff meetings. It is however, always great for staff morale to receive such a positive review.