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Castlegate and Derwent Surgery

Cockermouth Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT

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  1. Review titled Much Improved Practice

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by John Pugh - Posted on 25 October 2024

    I recently had to contact the surgery on three separate occasions as I was suffering from a chest infection. The receptionists were friendly and helpful, the doctors phoned me promptly, within the hour and after a conversation with the doctors I was seen on the same day on each occasion. The doctors treated me professionally and in a friendly manner. This is a much improved service and I was delighted with the way I was treated by all the staff.

    Visited October 2024

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  2. Review titled Great practice and coordination

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 28 October 2024

    My daughter had a chest infection and I spoke to her team at the rvi in the afternoon who prescribed antibiotics. The surgery issued them promptly an hr later and texted me to say when the prescription was ready. Excellent coordination across 2 busy teams. Thank you

    Visited October 2024

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  3. Review titled Poor patient information

    Rated 3 stars out of 5

    by Dave Clucas - Posted on 04 October 2024

    Recently ordered a repeat prescription which I received from the chemist today and everything was fine. No problem there. However I looked at the slip with the items which said 1. Patients on long standing meds will receive their annual review in their month of birth 2. Having recently been contacted by the surgery to arrange a review the statement above is 5 months out. The slip then goes on to say that normally I would not need an appt with a doctor for the review. The surgery has said I need one, goodness knows why as nothing has changed on my meds for years. Seems like a total waste of a GP appt to me given the difficulties we all have these days getting an appt when we are ill. 3. The slip says my next review is due on 9 Sept 2022. And that is not a typo. This is abysmal admin

    Visited October 2024

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  4. Review titled Appalling service

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 14 October 2024

    Repeatedly hang up on phone calls, even after 10 minutes waiting. Virtually impossible to get through on the phone. Such a rude and irresponsible service.

    Visited October 2024

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  5. Review titled Incredible response

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Graham Worsnop - Posted on 16 October 2024

    Saw gp on Monday early pm. Got request to make appointment for dermatology Tuesday late am - got an appointment for 2 weeks later, which was excellent in itself. Then got a phone call - cancellation, could I come almost immediately? Saw gp consultant and had initial diagnosis confirmed and treatment prescribed by late Tuesday afternoon. Barely 24 hours after seeing gp. Incredible response and couldn't fault the service from anyone involved. Many thanks to all.

    Visited October 2024

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  6. Review titled Sorted!

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    by Diana - Posted on 30 August 2024

    I had a request and the staff were most helpful and listened to my issue. I then had a call a few days later from the department concerned. I was really pleased that I was heard as there were a few departments involved. Thank you.

    Visited August 2024

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    Review titled Castlegate and Derwent Surgery

    Replied on 30 August 2024

    Good afternoon Diana Thankyou for the brilliant review you have left us and fantastic to hear that we have provided you with great care. We certainly try our best. It is very much appreciated spending time to write the feedback. Take care Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

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  7. Review titled Fantastic Staff Members

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Karen Pritt - Posted on 27 August 2024

    Thank you for providing a fantastic service. I have used the triage form several times now and both occasions were dealt with the same day. I had a appointment made to see the doctor and on the other occasion a perscription was made up straight away. All the staff especially the back office staff that we never see do a fantastic job.

    Visited August 2024

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    Review titled Castlegate and Derwent Surgery

    Replied on 30 August 2024

    Hi Karen Many thanks for the fantastic feedback, we are working hard to make our appointments as streamlined as we possibly can and to hear this has worked is brilliant. We have shared your review with the whole surgery team. Kind regards Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

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  8. Review titled Fabulous practice

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Annemarie Mcnally - Posted on 15 August 2024

    Saw excellent male very experienced doctor who arranged diagnostic tests and scans which where delivered super quick in order to obtain diagnosis. Efficient caring and sympathetic.

    Visited August 2024

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    Review titled Castlegate and Derwent Surgery

    Replied on 15 August 2024

    Dear Annemarie Thank you for taking the time to provide this brilliant feedback, it is very much appreciated and will be shared with the whole surgery team. Great to hear you received the excellent care from our staff. Take care Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

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  9. Review titled Very efficient service

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Elaine Jack - Posted on 15 August 2024

    Left a triage message on Monday 12/8 - was contacted later that day to confirm a telephone appointment on Wednesday - first thing on Wednesday I was asked to come to surgery to see the GP. I was more than satisfied with the whole experience - thank you

    Visited August 2024

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    Review titled Castlegate and Derwent Surgery

    Replied on 15 August 2024

    Hi Elaine Thank you for the fantastic feedback, it is certainly great to hear and is very much appreciated. We are glad our appointment system is working efficiently, we have made some changes recently to our appointment system(from our end) and by the sound of your experience it is working! great news. Many thanks Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

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  10. Review titled fabulous service

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 17 August 2024

    Had to contact the surgery quite a few times over the last few weeks and have been so impressed with the service I received. My husband has been in hospital and a number of staff from the team at castlegate have been so helpful to try and get the hospital to reply to my requests for information. Especially 3 members of the reception staff. Also helping me get results of blood tests reviewed by a clinician. These had been requested by a consultant but after speaking to at least 6 staff at the hospital I still had not had a reply. All staff I spoke to were very sympathetic and understanding which really helped at a very stressful time.

    Visited August 2024

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    Review titled Castlegate and Derwent Surgery

    Replied on 19 August 2024

    Good morning patient This is a brilliant review and very much appreciated, our staff work very hard to provide all of our patients the best care and service we can. To hear your experience has been 5 star confirms that we are doing something right. Take care Castlegate & Derwent surgery

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