The Valkyrie Surgery
Valkyrie Road P.C.C., 50 Valkyrie Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8BUContact details and opening times
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Review titled Disappointing practise
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 01 March 2023
On the few occasions I have actually managed to see a doctor or nurse I have found them to be friendly, helpful and professional. Nothing but praise for them. What a shame the same cannot be said for their reception, booking and telephone systems. The almost impossible task of contacting reception by telephone and obtaining an appointment is well documented elsewhere. That said I recently telephoned the practise to ascertain the results of a blood test and urine test. Initially I was advised by the automatic response machine that I was 4th in the queue and that my call would be answered "shortly". After waiting about 25 minutes I finally reached number 1 in the queue where I remained for another 45 minutes before I gave up! I hesitate to guess how much longer I would have been left waiting had I remained on the phone. With normally 6 receptionists on the desk it is hard to believe that they were all continuously engaged for so long and it would be nice to know what their definition of "shortly`' is. Whist appreciating that this is a very busy practise surely something could be done to make life a bit easier and less stressful for patients to contact the practise etc.
Visited March 2023
Review titled The Valkyrie Surgery
Replied on 07 July 2023
Thank you very much for your feedback, and experience with our service. We are fully aware how difficult getting an appointment, and getting through to the surgery has been over a number of years. We have tried different project to improve this, which works for a period of time, but not long term. We have in recent months successfully changed our procedure for booking appointments, offering more future availability online and at reception. We are also reviewing our telephone system to make it easier to get through to our practice. We are also using E Consult to help with reviews, medical certificates, and asking patients to request prescriptions online. This all impacts on telephones and will help with the availability of appointments. We are working to improve our service, and do hope that this will be evident in the next few months.
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Review titled Amazing service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Tom Westmore - Posted on 08 February 2023
I chose to have a vasectomy and from start to finish the doctor and nurse were absolutely fantastic. I was a little nervous, but they explained the procedure in great detail and put me at ease throughout the procedure
Visited February 2023
Review titled The Valkyrie Surgery
Replied on 07 July 2023
Thank you very much for your positive review and experience with our service. This is very much appreciated by all staff. Thank you again.
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Review titled Efficient!
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Graham Haddow - Posted on 21 January 2023
Simply great! I got there and was seen immediately. The procedure was done and off I went ! The Doctor that performed the procedure was immensely reassuring.
Visited January 2023
Review titled The Valkyrie Surgery
Replied on 07 July 2023
Thank you very much for your positive review and experience with our service. This is very much appreciated by all staff. Thank you again.
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Review titled Friendly and Efficent
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 01 February 2023
Really outstanding service from confirmation texts around appointments, friendliest reception staff all the way to the pre surgery brief and the operation itself. Everything was explained and surgery carried out professionally and I swear if I hadn't been ab adult unwound have been given a lolly pop. Truly warm, sincere, caring and friendly practise.
Visited January 2023
Review titled The Valkyrie Surgery
Replied on 07 July 2023
Thank you very much for your positive review and experience with our service. This is very much appreciated by all staff. Thank you again.
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Review titled Great practice
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 25 January 2023
Very quick. Made me feel at ease Painless procedure, filled me with confidence, clean and warm environment
Visited January 2023
Review titled The Valkyrie Surgery
Replied on 07 July 2023
Thank you very much for your positive review and experience with our service. This is very much appreciated by all staff. Thank you again.
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Review titled Vasectomy
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Benjamin Stewart - Posted on 16 December 2022
The doctor and nurse made me feel very relaxed from the start. The doctor explained to me in depth every part of the procedure and exactly what to expect. During the operation, the nurse and doctor engaged in easy conversation with me, which distracted me from the operation that I found helped massively. The doctor and nurse where extremely friendly and made me feel very comfortable.
Visited December 2022
Review titled The Valkyrie Surgery
Replied on 07 July 2023
Thank you for your positive review on the service we provide , this is very much appreciated by all staff.
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Review titled Very happy
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 18 December 2022
Although I had to wait 13 months in total, the doctor was a great professional with good sense of humour creating a comfortable atmosphere for the patient. Overall very happy
Visited December 2022
Review titled The Valkyrie Surgery
Replied on 07 July 2023
Thank you very much for your positive review and experience with our service. This is very much appreciated by all staff. Thank you again.
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Review titled This experience was just excellent
by swingjf83 - Posted on 17 November 2022
I booked a GP appointment online for a non urgent appointment. I waited around three weeks for the appointment but that was fine for my needs. I was given the choice of face to face or telephone - I chose face to face and was seen exactly in time. The GP listened to my concerns told me what blood tests he was doing and how to arrange them at the surgery. Receptionists were helpful. I was really concerned about being able to access care having read all the negative discussions about GP access, but this experience was just excellent
Visited November 2022
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Review titled The Valkyrie Surgery
Replied on 07 July 2023
Thank you for your positive review on the service we provide, from the reception team to the clinical staff. All staff appreciate this feedback very much.