Binfield Surgery
Binfield Health & Community Centre, Wood Lane, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 4EXContact details and opening times
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Review titled Appalling and rude. Worse experience on NHS
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 10 September 2024
I’ve been dreading calling Binfield surgery as I know I will have to wait ages for the call to be answered by a surly receptionist and then have to wait for a call back at an inconvenient time to book an appointment with the Dr if such a thing would be possible. This practice has gone down hill so fast. It used to be great and you could book appointments in advance or on the day. Now it’s almost impossible to get one. They are rude, inefficient, unhelpful and wholly a waste of time. The NHS in general is a complete waste of time and money but never so much so as is Binfield Surgery. Register anywhere else but here if you can.
Visited September 2024
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 10 September 2024
Thank you for your review. Unfortunately the Practice are unable to look into your review in more detail because it has been left anonymously, with no name to it. If you would like us to look into this in more detail, please do get in touch with the practice.
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Review titled It is what it is.......
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Natasha Jones - Posted on 10 September 2024
Can you get an appointment, no. Can you with most surgeries, no. Is the NHS broken, yes. Are the staff in the practice trying their best - in my opinion yes. Why do I say this? I moved to Binfield under a year ago and my previous surgery was very similar whereby you had to call at 8am for a same day appointment. Again, demand outweighed availability and it was very difficult but then I never previously had access to a nurse to triage, online prescription requests processed promptly nor a practice manager who acted and responded to email/s. I have contacted the practice manager to ask if something was possible, which was in place at my previous surgery. The practice manager responded within an hour of my email and had actioned what I had asked if it was possible - I couldn't have asked for more. I then contacted the reception email to ask if a referral for my son could be expedited as he had been waiting in excess of 10 months. This isn't their fault or arguably something they would be required to do but again within a short period of time I was contacted by the medical secretary informing me she had emailed the appointment team to ask. This hasn't resulted in his referral being expedited but she did all that she could and that is all I can ask and expect. Don't get me wrong I am equally frustrated at a 'service' that has changed since covid but I don't think this is an individual surgery issue it is an issue of poor management by our government through covid which has placed the whole of the NHS in a position which will take years to 'fix'. We are where we are and by constantly leaving negative reviews achieves nothing, I wouldn't want to do their job.
Visited September 2024
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 10 September 2024
Thank you so much Natasha for your kind words, understanding and appreciation of staff at Binfield Surgery.
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Review titled How the Mighty have fallen.
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 07 August 2024
This used to be the Guiding Light on how a GP Surgery should be run. My wife and I have been with it since 1993. Now in 2024...?? Absolutely dire. 08.05 take up the option to remain in the queue for a call whilst remaining in my current call position. Called back at 08.25 to be told there are no more appointments that day. Binfield Surgery - you are now a total farce.
Visited August 2024
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 10 September 2024
Thank you for your anonymous review. Binfield Surgery are now working in line with the BMA’s safe working guidance, to deliver safe care at not more than 25 contacts per day. Once we have reached safe working capacity, patients are directed to NHS 111, extended access hubs or other providers.
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Review titled Lack of appointments
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 06 August 2024
Phoned at 0800 no answer Called back at 0805 no appointments left ,this is a very poor service from our local surgery and leaves patients anxious about resolving an issue which could be serious The service has certainly deteriorated over the last few years as we have been patients for over 40 years When you actually see a doctor they are excellent but getting past or getting an appointment seems dreadful
Visited August 2024
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 07 August 2024
Thank you for your feedback and I am sorry to hear that you have not had a good experience. It is always helpful to receive feedback so that we can look into where we can improve. Unfortunately, as you have not provided me with your personal details I am unable to contact you directly to look into all of the points you have raised but would be very happy to do so. Kind regards, Marie Cousins, Practice Manager
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Review titled Very good practice
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Wendy Newill - Posted on 19 June 2024
I have had to deal with the surgery frequently on behalf of my parents. I have found the receptionists to be very helpful and have always had callbacks from a doctor the same morning. I have always been able to see a doctor with my parents when required and have found the disposing of prescriptions to work well . I recently had to take my father for a problem with his hip . He was examined and sent for a x ray at Heatherwood the same day . We had the results back within 3 days
Visited June 2024
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 07 August 2024
Dear Wendy Thank you so much for your 5* review. I shall ensure I pass on your gratitude to everyone at Binfield Surgery. Kind regards, Marie Cousins, Practice Manager
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Review titled Poor practice
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 12 March 2024
Call at 8:00am, listen to lengthy recorded information only to be told queue has reached it's maximum, goodbye. Have stopped email requests for repeat prescription, use Patient Access or NHS App. Do this to find prescription item not listed, phone surgery, lengthy recorded information again, choose dispenser. Told no. q1 in a queue then cut off with a call back later dispenser is helping another patient. Before being cut off it tells you to email the surgery with your repeat prescription request yet the lengthy recorded information tells you that this is no longer possible. When you could email it worked fine. Which is it? So they have changed things and made it a lot worse. This surgery used to be good, now it is not. Seem to do everything possible to avoid speaking to you. Can't talk about a doctor appointment as impossible to get through to get one.
Visited March 2024
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 13 March 2024
Thank you for your anonymous review. If you would like to make contact with the surgery we would welcome the opportunity to discuss the contents of your review. Kind regards. Marie Cousins, Practice Manager
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Review titled Recently Transferred
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 08 February 2024
Brilliant, just brilliant - from transferring to getting an appointment, physio and referral. Understand the frustration with waiting time to get through - but no different to any other surgery. Very impressed with the doctor involved and highly recommend
Visited February 2024
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 16 February 2024
Thank you so much for your 5* review. I shall ensure I pass your kind words on to all the staff at Binfield Surgery. Kind regards. Marie Cousins, Practice Manager
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Review titled Recently Transferred
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 06 February 2024
I have recently transferred to Binfield Surgery and have received a first class service. Stress free and fast transfer process, ability to get an appointment and a referral that I have been waiting for over 3 years from my previous practice, doctor was informative, understanding and talked through the processes in detail outlining each phase. Doctor was not rushed, listened and explained in detail. Highly recommend this practice and wish i had transferred before. Well done Binfield
Visited February 2024
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 12 February 2024
Thank you so much for your 5* review. I shall ensure that all staff read your feedback. Kind regards. Marie Cousins, Practice Manager
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Review titled A Practice to be avoided
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 26 October 2023
Joined this practice 3 years ago. Sadly my experience has been nothing short of negative. The appointment system is geared to block you every step of the way and a face to face appointment is not ever considered. Should you miraculously get a phone call, requests for help or reviews are pretty much refused. If you walk into the surgery it is deserted, not one patient in sight. A great contrast from the caring attitude some of my friends are getting in other areas.
Visited September 2023
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 07 August 2024
Thank you for your feedback and I am sorry to hear that you have not had a good experience. It is always helpful to receive feedback so that we can look into where we can improve. Unfortunately, as you have not provided me with your personal details I am unable to contact you directly to look into all of the points you have raised but would be very happy to do so. Kind regards, Marie Cousins, Practice Manager
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Review titled So hard to get an appointment
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 24 August 2023
I have now been trying for three days to get a GP appointment. Have called every day from 0755 to get the phones as soon as they open, this is just a race and very stressful when unwell. Another way of accessing is needed to support your patients. Appointments today all full by 08.07! Appointments should have some option to book in advance to help your load.
Visited August 2023
Review titled Binfield Surgery
Replied on 19 February 2024
Thank you for your anonymous review. If you would like to make contact with the surgery we would be able to look into how many times you have tried to call to book an appointment and discuss this review further. Kind regards. Marie Cousins, Practice Manager