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I try not to go at all

December 19, 2023
I have quite a few chronic problems. I used to go to them regularly. Try not to go at all, I have seen 14 different doctors, where is the continuity of care!!!! Have to explain my problems, I have now developed SOB. I was labelled Asthmatic years ago. So it is my asthma that is causing it. Regardless of the fact that steroids, and different inhalers don't work. They just don't listen anymore!!! The whole experience over the last 2 years could have been better. The same applies if you want to speak to a doctor or specialist nurse. 2-3 day wait. What is the use of this.
Jennifer Szimaitis

Reply from College Green Medical Practice (Health & Wellbeing Centre)

Dear Jennifer,

Thank you for your feedback.
I am sorry to read that you feel your experience at GC could have been better and that you don’t feel listened to anymore – this is not how we want our patients to feel at all!

CG, is a large teaching practice and alongside the partners we have our regular GP’s, trainee Doctors and locum Doctors. If you have a particular GP that you prefer to see, you can inform the receptionist and they’ll do their very best to get you booked in with that GP, however, as you might imagine, this could mean you would have to wait for an available appointment slot.
With regards to speaking to a doctor or Nurse, this is the same process as booking an appointment, unless it was an urgent medical issue that could not wait, in which case, you would be treated by our emergency Duty Doctor.

Each time you consult with a GP or a member of the clinical team, your records are updated and treatments and outcomes are detailed, this means that even though you may not see the same doctor on your next visit, all GP’s will have sound knowledge of your medical history.

I do hope my reply has helped to explain the reason for seeing different doctors and the appointment process.

Kind regards
Joan Beddows


Provider responded

Every time another GP

December 6, 2023
Every time another GP which is a serious problem for me with a long term and severe problem. Plus that you get simply kicked out after 10 minutes although you still need to talk urgently to the GP. As a result, acute conditions have become long term problems. There is a real impact on my health due to that. I had to explain the same issue to around 6 or 7 different GPs at this practice, and they all come up with different ideas each time?! It’s insane. There is no consistency in the assessment and as a result, insufficient therapy for in my case a severe problem. Patients are passed around in the system with no one feeling responsible and really helping.
Anonymous

Reply from College Green Medical Practice (Health & Wellbeing Centre)

Dear patient

Thank you for your feedback.
I would like the opportunity to look further into the issues you have raised but as you have not left your name, I am unable to do so.
If you wish to discuss this with me, please contact the surgery and leave a message for me to call you back, or email me directly at: joan.beddows@nhs.net

Kind regards
Joan Beddows


Provider responded

Hospital expedite letter not sent

December 6, 2023
Due to severe pain, the hospital advised to get an expedite letter from the GP. After five months of chasing the practice countless times it turned out still nothing has ever been ever sent. And then after 10 minutes you get kicked out from your appointment although the ten minutes were just chasing up the work they didn’t do in the first place. Then you’re being asked to understand that GPs are busy, who understands that I am in severe pain for months and passed around like a parcel! Every day is a struggle with the pain, and yet still you have to work to pay the bills and after 10 minutes you’re told to leave and come again. Feeling really hopeless.
Anonymous

Reply from College Green Medical Practice (Health & Wellbeing Centre)

Dear patient,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. I am sorry to read that you are in severe pain and feeling hopeless.
I am unable to investigate any of your comments as I do not have your details. If you wish to discuss this with me, please contact the surgery and leave a message for me to call you back, or email me directly at: joan.beddows@nhs.net
Kind regards
Joan Beddows


Provider responded

Rubbish service received.

November 30, 2023
Rubbish service received. I don't even go there at all. I prefer going to A&E at Heartlands or the QE.
Anonymous

Better at communicating

November 28, 2023
I have used the physiotherapist here and I told them I haven't had any follow up x-ray as yet they told me to call the hospital. They are better at communication.
Anonymous

Reply from College Green Medical Practice (Health & Wellbeing Centre)

Dear patient,

Thank you for your feedback and 4 stars. I can understand how frustrating it is to be waiting for a hospital appointment, I can also understand the Physiotherapist advising that you call the hospital. This is because the only information we would be given is that you are on their waiting list. The hospital will not provide us with dates and we are not able to push for this information, therefore, we advise our patients to contact the hospital direct.

Kind regards
Joan Beddows


Provider responded

Waiting 2 to 3 weeks for an appointment.

November 23, 2023
It's not good. Before when the GP was Boundary Road they were friendly and could get appointments on the day. Now you have to wait 2 to 3 weeks for an appointment and it's hard to see my own GP. I think it is because it's a bigger place and there's more people. They also train young doctors which could explain things but they have got to learn.
Anonymous

No appointments and rude reception staff

November 21, 2023
No appointments at all and reception staff are very rude. They don't want you to to come to the surgery to see the GP.
Anonymous

Excellent GP's but hard to get appointments

November 20, 2023
Getting an appointment is the hardest part but the GP's are excellent.
Anonymous

Very efficient.

October 26, 2023
They are very efficient and get back to you very quickly.
Anonymous

Very well organised practice.

October 24, 2023
Because you do everything online, you can book appointments 3 weeks in advance. The GP organise flu vaccines and then they offered the covid vaccine at the same time. All was very good. They are well organised.
Anonymous

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0121 203 0200

1 Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2GH

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