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The Oaks Family Practice

501 Crompton Way, Bolton, BL1 8UP

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  1. Review titled Reception staff extremely rude

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 03 May 2024

    I have never had such a bad attitude from staff that’s meant to be working in a professional job in my life. Haven’t been able to get an appointment and tried a full 4 days, 400+ calls to be told everytime when I finally get through that no you can’t see a doctor. I told them this is a disgrace and I need to be seen and the women on the phone from the moment she answered had nothing but a stinking tone to her voice, telling me that’s not her problem, how my issue was not an emergency and to go to a&e when a&e are saying to go to your doctor not to them? She then told me they have 8,000 patients and basically asking me what do I expect from them, I don’t see how it’s my problem they have to many patients all I was asking for is to see my doctor. By looking at the reviews from Google and here I’m not the first person to have attitude from the reception staff so some serious training would be needed, and maybe to learn how to have empathy. Disgusting.

    Visited May 2024

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    Review titled The Oaks Family Practice

    Replied on 13 May 2024

    I am very sorry to hear of your experience with the staff. If you wish to contact the practice, we would be happy to discuss with you.

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  2. Review titled A caring practice

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Susan Masters - Posted on 18 January 2024

    I recently attended an appointment with a GP. She listened to everything I said, was caring and considerate and we discussed my options together. I came with one query and went away with advice and treatment for several related matters. I came away feeling reassured and confident in the outcome. I think this practice is excellent and always cares. Thankyou!

    Visited January 2024

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    Review titled The Oaks Family Practice

    Replied on 19 January 2024

    Dear Susan, Thank you for your feedback, we are happy to hear that your consultation was reassuring. We will pass on this feedback to the GP involved, it does make a difference. Kind Regards, Helen Yorke, Practice Manager.

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  3. Review titled Unproffessional

    Rated 2 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 22 January 2024

    The receptionist nag and ask why you need an appointment they they decide if they will forward you? This is frustrating when I have a right to medical confidentiality.Also one receptionist has a bad attitude stating 'not my problem' when I asked were will sign my newborn if the gp won't. Very rude and unhelpful after I waited in a 45 minute telephone queue.

    Visited January 2024

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    Review titled The Oaks Family Practice

    Replied on 22 January 2024

    Dear patient, I am sorry to hear about your frustrations. The reception team do ask for some information to allow them to direct you to the right clinician in the appropriate timeframe. I will pass your feedback to the reception team and if you wish to discuss further, please feel free to ring the practice.

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  4. Review titled Bad service

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Marjorie Schofield - Posted on 25 January 2023

    It took me 4wk for an appointment. Followed by 4 day wait for bloods. Rang back for results and new appointment Told by reception that results back and need follow up, by telephone .ok Further 2 wk for a phone call. Asked why so long for a call. She said it’s none urgent. I asked how would she know that is she a doctor. No Do these receptionist see your results are they qualified to give their opinion on results No Sort your staff out.

    Visited January 2023

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  5. Review titled Absolutely Brilliant Service

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 30 November 2022

    I've had 2 chest infections within a few months. On both occasions phoned surgery and given face to face appointments within a couple of hours. Very thorough examination and diagnosis and an appointment made for a chest X-ray. Medication prescribed that worked wonders. Very friendly, professional service. Thankyou so much, I consider myself fortunate to be registered with you.

    Visited November 2022

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    Review titled The Oaks Family Practice

    Replied on 05 December 2022

    Dear Patient, we do hope you are feeling better and we are very happy to have assisted. Thank you for your feedback, it is very much appreciated and I will share this review with the staff. Kind Regards, Helen Yorke, Practice Manager.

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