Severn Fields Medical Practice Reviews Summary

Category: Doctor

Address: Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ, United Kingdom

Phone: +441743281950

Rating: 2.2
based on 95 reviews.

Appointment Scheduling

Pros:

  • "All of the GPs are excellent and even the locum I saw recently was very good."
  • "I had an on the day appointment, and in terms of accessing this appointment, I was very happy with the service."
  • "I would like to say a big thank you to Michael Anslow who rang me on Tuesday morning and promptly arranged an urgent appointment with the Cardiologists."
  • "Went for my 1st Covid vaccination on Thursday. Would like to show appreciation to all the Staff there for their amazing work."
  • "Had an appointment with Sister Karen this afternoon and she did an amazing job explaining everything thoroughly and reassuring me throughout the whole appointment!"
  • "This morning I saw nurse Karen Wright for a health check. She managed to take my bloods effortlessly without me even knowing she had done it."
  • "Rung up for a appointment as I was struggling to get my breath told by receptionist to ring 119 nhs rung 119 they phoned Severn fields and got a telephone consultation same day."

Cons:

  • "Have been waiting since 2pm today for a telephone appointment. Now 18.09 and surgery closed."
  • "Always booked up. Just rung to book an appointment in 10 days time for a follow up to get the results of my scan."
  • "Appalling service! I've tried twice to get through for an appointment this morning as I need antibiotics."
  • "Access to the service is difficult, long wait to answer the phone, ALWAYS delayed appointments."
  • "Absolutely shocking service. IF you can get through to get an appointment, which can take well over an hour, you’re told there are no appointments available."
  • "Every time I phone or go into the surgery to try and get an appointment, I get told phone 8,30 in the morning a joke."
  • "Really frustrating that you cannot pre-book appointments."

Staff Attitude

Pros:

  • "From the receptionist, with an excellent phone manner, Michael on triage, Dr Brown, Karen Wright. Thank you to all during these difficult times."
  • "Super helpful despite my tardiness. Despite what most of the reviews here suggest, these guys do answer the phone."
  • "This is about Dr brown he is attentive polite caring understanding and most importantly listens and acts upon any concerns immediately thank you for your recent care."
  • "I've always found the receptionists to be happy and smiley, even at the end of the day."
  • "Went in to get some medical records, expecting it to be a very long drawn out procedure. Was actually very quick, and the receptionist and secretaries were very help and friendly."
  • "I would like to say i was happy and satisfied with the help i have received from James. James have maintained the professional manner thorough the whole conversation on the phone and was very helpful to me."
  • "The receptionist I spoke to was friendly and asked me if I could give a brief description of the reason for my call in order for her to find me a suitable appointment."

Cons:

  • "Receptionist at the clinic today was so rude, Julie I think her name was judging from the staff board."
  • "Bloody poor doctors. I blacked out a few days ago and have been having chest pains and the first thing she says to me is that I need to register at another doctors because I’ve recently moved."
  • "This doctors is the worst you can never get through to someone when you do there rude and speak down to you."
  • "Very unhelpful from reception to the doctors themselves."
  • "Not enough receptionists to answer phone then behave like they are the doctors asking you private questions."
  • "The receptionist I spoke to this morning was extremely rude."
  • "This is a shocking practice with one receptionist who clearly has no compassion for patients with an attitude thats always saying no appointments can't help you."

Quality of Care

Pros:

  • "There are very few of the original Doctor's there that were there at Albert road, luckily there is one Doctor that I love because she actually takes the time with her patients and listens."
  • "I trust that any doctor I see will make accurate and appropriate decisions."
  • "Attended for an appointment today with Dr Samuel and the appointment was excellent."
  • "The whole appointment took only a few minutes but in that time I was made to feel comfortable and relaxed."
  • "Absolutely amazing Medical 'Health Village' come Centre and very impressive buildings and set up!"
  • "I wish I had transferred to this practice sooner! Myself and another family member were seen quickly by lovely, understanding doctors."
  • "Went for my 1st Covid vaccination on Thursday. Would like to show appreciation to all the Staff there for their amazing work."

Cons:

  • "Disorganised chaos is the only way to describe this place."
  • "Incredibly poor experience. Forced to move practice to SF."
  • "This surgery is shocking! Its all about fitting in with their rules and regulations, nothing patient orientated/friendly."
  • "Implant got taken out and by the time it did my local anesthetic basically wasn't working suffered a lot, mental health notes?! None at all, need an appointment? Don't bother go a&e or change doctors."
  • "Very blasΓ© attitude to serious medical concerns."
  • "Really don't feel I'm being taken seriously I have obvious health issues however as long as I've given up smoking there not concerned."
  • "Absolutely disgusting gp service. Telling my mum to check herself for problem or dont sent to see specialist because its too expensive 😳."

Communication and Responsiveness

Pros:

  • "Super helpful despite my tardiness. Despite what most of the reviews here suggest, these guys do answer the phone."
  • "I would like to say a big thank you to Michael Anslow who rang me on Tuesday morning and promptly arranged an urgent appointment with the Cardiologists."
  • "I've always found the receptionists to be happy and smiley, even at the end of the day."
  • "Went in to get some medical records, expecting it to be a very long drawn out procedure. Was actually very quick, and the receptionist and secretaries were very help and friendly."
  • "I would like to say i was happy and satisfied with the help i have received from James. James have maintained the professional manner thorough the whole conversation on the phone and was very helpful to me."
  • "The receptionist I spoke to was friendly and asked me if I could give a brief description of the reason for my call in order for her to find me a suitable appointment."
  • "Rung up for a appointment as I was struggling to get my breath told by receptionist to ring 119 nhs rung 119 they phoned Severn fields and got a telephone consultation same day."

Cons:

  • "Have been waiting since 2pm today for a telephone appointment. Now 18.09 and surgery closed."
  • "Appalling service! I've tried twice to get through for an appointment this morning as I need antibiotics."
  • "Access to the service is difficult, long wait to answer the phone, ALWAYS delayed appointments."
  • "Absolutely shocking service. IF you can get through to get an appointment, which can take well over an hour, you’re told there are no appointments available."
  • "Every time I phone or go into the surgery to try and get an appointment, I get told phone 8,30 in the morning a joke."
  • "Getting through to anyone since the surgery's merged is a nightmare."
  • "Phone waiting times have been disgusting."

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