Kensington Road Surgery
148 Kensington Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6HYContact details and opening times
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Review titled Excellent service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 04 September 2024
I saw the GP last week because of a knee problem which restricted my ability to walk. The doctors was very thorough in his examination and questioning, recommended an X-ray and typed the referral form while I was there. This enabled me to have an X-ray quite quickly. Once the doctor received the X-ray report he contacted me to say he was recommending an orthopaedic referral. That has now been done so I can now attend a hospital for treatment. Both the doctor and the surgery were very efficient and helpful throughout
Visited September 2024
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Review titled Amazing - Drs Visit
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Suzanne - Posted on 04 September 2024
I was amazed when the practice rang me to offer same day face to face appointments with the Dr following a conversation with reception the day before (saying none were available). The ratio of Drs to Patients I know is at an all time problem. And I got a phone call asking if I could come in at some time options (which I could!) and the medical concerns / prescription updates I’ve been meaning to request for over 6 months have all been sorted. Thank you so much!!
Visited September 2024
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Review titled Friendly and helpful staff
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Sandy Waugh - Posted on 06 September 2024
My recent visit to the surgery was calm and pleasant The staff were helpful and friendly. I only waited for a few minutes before being seen by a practitioner. I would thoroughly recommend this practice to new patients
Visited September 2024
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Review titled Improved care and approach
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Juliette - Posted on 29 August 2024
I've seen a marked improvement in the surgery in the last couple of months or so. It had previously been very difficult to get an appointment and there would be painfully long queues to get through to a receptionist. This has changed and the receptionist staff are extremely helpful. In particular, a male member of staff on the reception team is an asset to the surgery.
Visited August 2024
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Review titled New staff and much improved
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 13 July 2024
Nice to see the surgery improving , even the outside is looking more cared for. New phone system is great , got through within 5 mins and got an apmt with the ANP who was lovely and took time to listen to me. Noticed some new receptionist recently but they are all polite and helpfull
Visited July 2024
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Review titled Supportive Practice
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Claire - Posted on 05 July 2024
My recent experience at this surgery has been very positive. Great support from both my GP and Pharmacist, caring, compassionate and proactive in supporting with my health concerns. Reception staff are efficient, helpful and polite. Many thanks for the support received.
Visited July 2024
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Review titled Terrible Practice
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 09 July 2024
This surgery has continued to go downhill over the last couple of years. So difficult to get an appointment. Having to chase my own blood results, despite on the app it says ‘abnormal, contact patient’. No contact from surgery a week later and when I try and get an appointment to discuss, I’m told I’ll have to phone back again the next day because there’s no more appointments left for that day. Even though I phone at 08.30, number 25 in the queue, then they cut me off. Absolutely shocking and would not recommend. Will be finding another GP surgery.
Visited July 2024
Review titled Kensington Road Surgery
Replied on 09 July 2024
Dear Anonymous I have to disagree with your review. In the last 12 months the surgery has recruited 4 additional clinical staff including 2 GPs, a prescribing paramedic and a prescribing Advanced Nurse Practitioner. We also house other ARRS staff via our PCN. The practice also has dedicated blood result clinics running every few weeks. If your result is abnormal but within tolerance it may be that the GP will need to speak with you, however should your result be urgent then we will contact you sooner to discuss. Regarding your telephone wait time, as you have decided to remain anonymous I cannot help with this, however if you would like to contact me with your details we now have a telephone system that can interrogate and report on many things including wait times. It would also tell us how the call was terminated. I am sure we did not cut you off as you state. When all the surgery appointments have been taken for the day we can signpost to other services such as walk in centre, secondary care care or should you be housebound then the Paramedic Visiting Service. if your problem is acute and urgent we would pass this to our oncall GP to triage the next most appropriate steps. Again if you would like to identify yourself and contact me I can look into this further Thank You Julie Mayall Practice Manager
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Review titled Excellent service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Maureen - Posted on 14 April 2024
I recently had two consultations at this surgery with different GP's and felt taken care of. Both took the time to listen to my concerns and compassionate in their approach. The reception staff were welcoming and efficient. Thank you Kensington Road Surgery
Visited April 2024
Review titled Kensington Road Surgery
Replied on 03 July 2024
Dear Maureen Thank you for your positive review of Kensington Road. I shall certainly be passing this onto the admin/clinical staff. Julie Mayall Practice Manager
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Review titled Improvement noted!
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 08 March 2024
Called today and asked for a face to face appointment. With the GP. Was offered one straight away! Definitely an improvement from last time.
Visited March 2024
Review titled Kensington Road Surgery
Replied on 03 July 2024
Dear Anonymous thank you for your comments, We are working tirelessly behind the scenes to continue to improve services to our local population. Its always positive to receive validation from one of our patients however so thanks again! Regards Julie Mayall Practice Manager
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Review titled Fail to get appointments
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Kirsty - Posted on 12 March 2024
I'm not sure how anyone gets an appointment for anyone other than the nurse. A few weeks ago, I called after their lunch, as soon as the practice opened. I was number one in the queue and I waited 35 minutes before someone answered the call. They answered as I was 3 metres from the door as I had decided to walk there and see why it seemed to be taking so long. Yesterday we tried to get an appointment for my partner and was told there were no appointments for the week and to call in the morning for today. He was 6th in the queue when he called, no appointments. Their default response is to go to the walk-in clinic on both occasions. I'd be interested to know what proportion of the days appointments are reserved for ongoing consultations and how many are for on the day bookings. We're hoping he may be deemed worthy of a phone appointment later but I'm not holding my breath.
Visited March 2024
Review titled Kensington Road Surgery
Replied on 09 July 2024
Dear Kirsty I was very disappointed to read your email, however as you have not provided any further details I cannot comment further. Should you wish to get in touch directly I can certainly investigate this for you. In June we offered 2033 appointments, sadly 71 were DNA. This is 82.9% utilisation. Once the surgery is at capacity we signpost to the most appropriate service, be it A & E, Walk in Centre or Paramedic Visiting Service should the patient be housebound. We also offer extended hours provided by the GP Alliance each evening and weekend. If you would like to receive more facts and figures on our appointments then do please make an appointment to visit the practice and speak with me, where I will be more than happy to oblige. thank you Julie Mayall