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dubious practices

Mental Health
July 12, 2019
Medication was not given when it was meant to. I was told it would be delivered then later on in the day a staff member calls asking me to pick it up, stating some guff about timing. I didnt beleive them, i got the impression they didnt want to come out to deliver the meds. It's almost as if it is standard practice to act disingenuously in an attempt to shirk responsibility, much like a chancer would do. Again staff phoned asking to come in (expecting me to drop everything) saying. consultant doesnt come every day so as he is here its best if you see him today. i said i can't come today. Then later on in the day, they turn up at my house unannounced. Again chancers, shirking responsibility. fundamental lack of consideration that patients have lives too. There is inherent in such behaviour a disdain for patients which demonstrates a mentality of their time is not as valuable ours.
Anonymous

Reply from Zinnia Centre

We are sorry to read your feedback. Please do contact our Customer Relations team on 0800 953 0045 so that we can begin to investigate and look into this matter for you.


Provider responded

A disgrace

Mental Health
April 19, 2019
I currently attend the Zinnia Centre once every 8 months for only 30 minutes and i receive no support or help i have suffered from depression for 20 years the doctor doesn't listen to me or believe me in what i tell him i have seen 5 different doctors there and they all promise to help but only to leave without keeping to their promise so if you are reading this and you need some help stay well away from this place because you won’t get it here i don't really complain about things
Anonymous

Reply from Zinnia Centre

We're very sorry to read your feedback about the Zinnia Centre. We can understand that you would be needing more support and it is unfortunate that we have had a number of changes in doctors at the Zinnia Centre. If you could make contact with our Customer Relations team on 0800 953 0045 they will be able to take further details from you and check on your upcoming appointments. We work closely with partner agencies to offer extra support for recovery and wellbeing. The service operated by Better Pathways, Creative Support and Mind will offer a more holistic and comprehensive approach. www.betterpathways.org.uk.
You may also wish to consider our Recovery College, sessions can be booked by calling 0121 301 3992 and you can visit the website www.bsmhft.nhs.u/rfa to view the sessions within the programme.


Provider responded

Very caring

Mental Health
March 15, 2019
My stay at the Zinnia Centre was extremely good
I enjoyed the food and the staff talk to us as service user politely
Margaret Elaine Clarke

Reply from Zinnia Centre

Many thanks for your kind words. We will let the team know. We wish you well in your recovery.


Provider responded

I want a same doctor every time

November 15, 2018
My husband who suffers from poor mental health has been at the zinnia centre client for many years. Recently he has seen three different doctors since April 2018. It really stresses him out as every time he sees a different doctor he has to explain everything all over again. All of the doctors have been great but he should be seeing the same doctor every time.
Last time they changed the monthly appointments schedule to once in three months. We told them It would be impossible to wait that long so they then agreed to see him after every two-months.
Anonymous

Reply from Zinnia Centre

We are sorry that your husband's doctor has changed. We do try to offer continuity but recently we have had difficulties recruiting and we use locum doctors where necessary in order to see all our patients. We are pleased that all our doctors were helpful and that you have agreed a suitable appointment schedule. We are currently receiving a large number of referrals so we need to constantly review the appointments we can offer. Wishing your husband the best for his recovery but also to note that support for carers is offered by Homegroup on 0300 304 5530, should you wish to contact them.


Provider responded

Unhelpful and rude doctor

Mental Health
November 14, 2018
I use to go to Zinnia centre where doctor was very rude and unhelpful and lacked skills.
Anonymous

Reply from Zinnia Centre

We are sorry to read your feedback. Please do contact our Customer Relations team on 0800 953 0045 so that we can identify the doctor and remedy this situation.


Provider responded

Very Caring and good service and a great team

Mental Health
May 13, 2018
I enjoyed my stay at the Zinnia Centre and would never go anywhere else

if I am sick
Margaret Clarke

Reply from Zinnia Centre

Thank you for your kind feedback. We will let the team know.


Provider responded

really good help always

April 25, 2018
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Anonymous

Reply from Zinnia Centre

Many thanks for your kind comment. We will let the team at Zinnia know.


Provider responded

they never answer the phones

Mental Health
April 4, 2018
They keep u on hold for ages and don't pick up. I have been in crisis twice and no one has helped at all. I think that this centre should be closed down and the staff should get dismissed.
Anonymous

Reply from Zinnia Centre

We are concerned to read your feedback. Our Customer Relations team on 0800 953 0045 can look into this on your behalf. Please contact them if you have any difficulties accessing our teams at busy times. We have a dedicated Home Treatment team at Zinnia and if you are referred to that team a dedicated phone line is offered.


Provider responded

Worse than useless

Mental Health
January 17, 2018
Don't follow through on promises. Difficult to contact. Their admin is useless.
Anonymous

Reply from Zinnia Centre

We are really sorry to receive your feedback. Our Customer Relations team will be happy to help you and try to get things swiftly sorted, they are available on 0800 953 0045.


Provider responded

Unprofessional

Mental Health
October 17, 2017
My daughter is trying to get assistance for her mother's long term paranoia her mother refuses to take her medication causing great stress and is detrimental to my daughters Heath
Promises are made to come out on home visits and not kept obtaining repeat medication takes two weeks from the original request and being constantly told to call back tomorrow even then the medication was incorrect
Mr Keith Taylor

Reply from Zinnia Centre

We are concerned to read your feedback. Could you please contact our Customer Relations team on 0800 953 0045 so that they can take further details about these incidents. We will then be able to involve a senior manager to investigate.


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Zinnia Centre

Zinnia CMHT

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0121 301 1111

100 Showell Green Lane
Sparkhill
Birmingham
West Midlands
B11 4HL

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