The Hill Surgery
164 Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NHContact details and opening times
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Review titled Locum doctor refuses to look
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 30 July 2024
Finally managed to get appointment at Hill Surgery. I saw a regular locum doctor, I got this appointment due to sore roof of mouth on one side, side of face and ear pain on this side. This man did not want to here or look. He weighed me took my BP told me he was stopping some of my tablets for my joints and rub for my pain. I said I come about my mouth he said mouth problems means your deficient in vit B iron and folic. I explained I eat a good diet I take a multivit daily. He refused to look . Gave me a blood form told me to get bloods done and rebook when results are in. I said I am in pain did not want to hear it. To arrogant to take a look. I tried to book bloods in surgery a month wait .Three weeks wait at conquest. Finally got bloods done at bexhill still had to wait 2 weeks. Well bloods are back no deficiency still in pain with mouth side of face and ear. Rung surgery told I very sorry you experienced this no appointments please try again tomorrow. Was also told we don't make appointments to discuss blood results. Beaconsfield was a good surgery this merger is awful you don't see our doctors. You get told they are doing other things.
Visited July 2024
Review titled The Hill Surgery
Replied on 11 November 2024
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Review titled What should I have done ?
by Russell - Posted on 21 July 2024
On Wednesday the 17th I arrived seven minutes before my appointment to have my ears syringed by a nurse (I've been told not to arrive too early because of the continuing risk posed by Covid). I failed three times to 'check in' with the touch screen, it wouldn't recognise me so I joined to queue at Reception. There were five people working at screens in reception only one of whom was dealing with patients ( I don't doubt that they were all working). I waited in the queue for 20 minutes. I didn't feel that I could butt in on the conversation the patient in front of me was having with the receptionist. When it was my turn the receptionist told me I was late and had missed my appointment, that the nurse had other patients and would not see me. She said that she had come into the waiting room and asked for me. I wasn't in the waiting room I was at the Reception and it might have occurred to her that as I was there because I was deaf so I might not be able to hear her. This was already the second time that I had come in to have mt ears syringed. I had to make a thire appointment which I will not be able to attend because I am not able to take another hour and a half away from work for the same reason, that I'm having my ears syringed, for the third time in two weeks. What should I have done ?
Visited July 2024
Review titled The Hill Surgery
Replied on 11 November 2024
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Review titled Terrible practice
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 12 July 2024
Booked a face to face appointment 6 weeks ago got called couple of weeks ago to say doctor couldn’t make that appointment so made another appointment for 3 days after original appointment , so now I’ve waited 6 weeks and 3 days .On day of appointment I was messaged 2 hrs before to say it was cancelled but I could have a phone call instead , I wasn’t offered another face to face or an apology. Once again I’ve had to go to A&E to get my medical problem sorted ( this is not the first time I’ve had to do this , you wouldn’t see me when I had shingles or when I needed the anti viral drugs ) A& E are at breaking point because of bad practices like you.
Visited July 2024
Review titled The Hill Surgery
Replied on 11 November 2024
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Review titled 2hrs trying to get through before the phone cut me off!
Rated 1 star out of 5
by N/A - Posted on 04 June 2024
This surgery has taken such a dramatic downturn. I can’t get through to anybody not to mention I have been on hold hoping to get an appointment for today for 2hrs and the line just cut me off! I’m at wits end with this place and will be leaving after many years here.
Visited June 2024
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Replied on 11 November 2024
Unfortunately, we cannot identify you from your details. Please contact the practice manager in writing with details of your complaint, with dates and phone numbers if relevant for investigation of your complaint.
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Review titled Listened to me
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Joanne - Posted on 14 June 2024
I was dreading phoning GP to get an appointment… that tiresome wait on the phone. But I chose the ring back option, they phoned me later, I was given an appointment for the same day and have had regular follow up appointments ever since. All clinicians listened, explained and acted. Exactly what you want from a GP, when you are unwell.
Visited June 2024
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Replied on 11 November 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that our call back service worked well for you and would encourage other patients to make use of this facility.
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Review titled Fantastic work
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Derek Greenup - Posted on 20 June 2024
The nurse went above and beyond what I expected Amazing and so cheerful in her work She even went and involved the GP when I mentioned a problem that I had encountered with my health
Visited June 2024
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Replied on 11 November 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to leave positive and constructive feedback. Your comments are much appreciated.
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Review titled Unable to get through to surgery
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 07 June 2024
Have spent an hour and a half this morning and forty minutes this afternoon on hold trying to speak to someone regarding an important referral that has not been made. I tried every option all saying a 30 minute wait but from my experience this morning this is clearly not the case. The phoneline message is now telling people to call 111 or go to A&E, as a healthcare professional who has worked in A&E I can now see why the Conquest is over run with patients that should be seen in primary care
Visited June 2024
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Replied on 11 November 2024
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Review titled Excellent receptionist
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Penny Phillips - Posted on 14 May 2024
The receptionist in Fairlight Road on 9/5/24 was superb. She was cheerful, and very efficient with dealing with all the early patients who were handing in urine specimens. One was complaining about a previous staff member but she remained calm and just got on with her job. Thank you
Visited May 2024
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Replied on 11 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We were pleased to hear of your experience.
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Review titled lack of care and concern
by Anonymous - Posted on 03 June 2024
My son was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder following several breakdowns, an appointment at the surgery and a follow up with specialist mental health services. Following psychiatric assessment he was prescribed anti-psychotic drugs. The hill surgery were asked by the specialist service to provide access to onging treatment, via a repeat prescription - however they have not done so. Both my son and I are extremely alarmed and the thought of medication (which is due for renewal) stopping abruptly, with no medical advice or support. I am trying to contact the surgery without success - I have waited over 90 minutes to speak to reception with no success. I can only assume that at this point we atre expected to give up on the medication prescribed by th mental health specialists...and await the consequences.
Visited May 2024
Review titled The Hill Surgery
Replied on 11 November 2024
Unfortunately, we cannot identify you from your details. Please contact the practice manager in writing with details of your complaint, with dates and phone numbers if relevant for investigation of your complaint.
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Review titled On hold for over 2 hours an still waiting
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 04 June 2024
I called for an appointment yesterday an chose the call back option however never got a call back to make an appointment so have once again called today an stayed on the line an it’s been over 3 hours an I’m still waiting to have my call answered this is not good enough this system isn’t working
Visited May 2024
Review titled The Hill Surgery
Replied on 11 November 2024
Unfortunately, we cannot identify you from your details. Please contact the practice manager in writing with details of your complaint, with dates and phone numbers if relevant for investigation of your complaint.