Reviews (61)

Can't get through

September 24, 2024
It's been useless to get through since covid. I usually get an overspill Saturday appointment. There is about 27 people in the queue first thing on a morning.
Anonymous

Reply from Wychall Lane Surgery

Dear patient,
Thank you for your feedback.

I'm sorry to read that you've been experiencing issues getting through to the surgery.

We've come a long way from the days of COVID. We have a new phone system that gives the option for a call back, without losing your place in the queue. Many patients find accessing our website and completing a V consult a quick and convenient way of securing an appointment. Appointments can also be booked via the NHS app or the Livi app which, again, can be accessed from our website.

I hope some of the above information will be of use to you for future bookings.

Kind regards
Jo
Wychall Lane Surgery


Provider responded

I'm happy with them

September 23, 2024
They referred my daughter and I'm really happy with them. They are very good at giving appointments and if I want to see a particular GP they accommodate that too.
Anonymous

Reply from Wychall Lane Surgery

Dear patient,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, we appreciate it.

We fully understand the importance of having continuity with a Doctor and the reception team will always do their very best to accommodate this where possible.

I will share your positive comments with the WLS team, thank you again.

Kind regards
Jo
Wychall Lane Surgery


Provider responded

They've been great.

August 5, 2024
I've been with them for 50 odd years. They have been great.
Anonymous

Reply from Wychall Lane Surgery

Dear patient,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback, we really appreciate it.

I will share your kind comment with the GP’s and the team at WLS. Thanks again.

Kind regards
Jo

Wychall Lane Surgery


Provider responded

Never had any issues with them.

June 24, 2024
Been with them 44 years and they're good. I've never had any issues with them. I can always get appointments. They do make you call at 8AM which is disgusting though.
Anonymous

Reply from Wychall Lane Surgery

Dear patient
Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, we appreciate it and we really are grateful for the 5 star rating.

We do ask patients to call at 8am if the wish to book a same day appointment. We do this purely for those patients that find themselves in the situation of needing a GP on that day. For routine appointments, we have slots can be booked up to two weeks in advance. We also have access to other local surgeries for evening and weekend appointments as well as Livi appointments, which take place via face time. For anyone wishing to complete a form, we have V Consults, this can be accessed via our web page. Upon submission of a V Consult, a member of staff will contact you within 3 working days with an appointment date.

Thank you again for your feedback.
Kind regards
Wychall Lane Surgery


Provider responded

Terrible to get appointments

June 5, 2024
Terrible to get an appointment. The doctors are good but getting an appointment is just too difficult. The system is terrible.
Anonymous

Reply from Wychall Lane Surgery

Dear patient,

Thank you for sharing your feedback, all of which we take very seriously.

We fully appreciate the frustration in obtaining an appointment with a GP and we're always looking for ways to improve waiting times and other services for our patients.

We have just installed a new phone system that has been very successful in reducing the amount of time that patients have to wait In a queue. The new system has an option for patients to select a call back, without losing their place. To date, we have had some very positive feedback about the new system.

We have also extended our phone line hours, so we no longer close the lines between 1 - 2pm.

We have access to extended hours, meaning we can offer our patients evening appointments at both Northwood Medical Practice and Collage Green Medical Practice, between 18:30 - 20:00. This option is very useful for patients who work full time hours.

For patients who have access to a computer or smart phone, there is the option to submit a v consult. This is an online form asking patients to detail their request and we will then respond within 3 working days.
https://m85071.thevconsult.net/

You may already be aware of the Livi app, which is a facetime consultant with a local GP, who can then prescribe any appropriate medications, treatments and referrals. Full details explained via the link below.
https://www.livi.co.uk/

I do hope that some of this information will be useful to you, and of course you are welcome to ask for any clarification and we'll be more than happy to help you.

Kind regards
Wychall Lane Surgery


Provider responded

Very hard to get appointments

April 23, 2024
Very hard to get an appointment. Most of the time we call NHS 111 and they book an appointment for us.
Anonymous

Reply from Wychall Lane Surgery

Dear patient,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

I would like to take this opportunity to update you on a few changes at WLS. We are now operating a brand new telephone system which allows the caller to opt for a call back without losing their place in the queue.

We are also now able to secure per-bookable appointments up to 2 weeks in advance, which reduces the need for our patients having to call the surgery at 8am each morning.

If you have access to a computer or smart phone, we can book you a video call via the Livi app with a local GP. Or there is an option to go to our website and click the v consult link ( provided below) this is a straight forward online form that asks a few basic details, once submitted, a member of our reception team will be in contact with you, within 3 working days with an appointment offer. You can opt for a face to face appointment or a telephone consultation, depending on your needs and preferences.

There is also appointment availability via the NHS app. For patients who need evening appointments, we have the option to use the services at Northwood Medical Practice, which is situated not far away in Cotteridge.

V consult link:
https://m85071.thevconsult.net/

I hope you’ll find some of the above information useful to you.

Kind regards
Wychall Lane Surgery


Provider responded

They are not helpful at all

January 15, 2024
It's impossible to get a GP appointment. They tell you to call back the next day and won't let you book future appointments. They don't call you back and are not helpful.
Anonymous

Reply from Wychall Lane Surgery

Dear patient,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
I just wanted to update you and let you know that we are now operating a brand new telephone system. This new system allows the caller to opt for a call back, without losing their place in the queue. This means you’re able to go about your morning without the hassle of holding onto your phone.
We’ve had some very positive feedback from patients who have used this option and found it very helpful.

I hope you find this update of some use to you. Please feel free to share your thoughts of the system should you find the need to use it.

Many thanks
Kind regards
Wychall Lane Surgery


Provider responded

Tick box exercise not patient care.

October 16, 2023
When diagnosed the “diabetes specialist “ at the practise was more concerned about a tick box exercise that actually dealing with the patient.
She failed to answer any questions, give any explanations or provide any guidance or support. She was not trained in the uk, so it may have been down to cultural differences. She was a key factor in deciding to change practise.
Paul Davies

Reply from Wychall Lane Surgery

Thank you for your feedback.

We're very sorry to read about your negative experience with our Diabetic Specialist. If you wish to discuss this further, I urge you to contact the surgery so we can arrange for a manager to call you.

We would also like to arrange for you to have another Diabetic review. If you wish to proceed with this option, please call the surgery to arrange this.

Kind regards
Wychall Lane Surgery


Provider responded

Cannot contact them via the phones.

October 10, 2023
If you try to contact them via phone, you might as well give up. Better to get them online. You can access prescriptions through them but that's it.
Anonymous

They say no appointments

September 8, 2023
You have to call at 8am. 1st in the queue then cut you off, then call back 17th in the queue and gives a message of no more appointments. Eventually get through and they say no appointments.
Anonymous

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Wychall Lane Surgery

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0121 628 2345

11 Wychall Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham
West Midlands
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