The Castle Practice

Am 65 years old and it is difficult for me to use the online appointment booking. I have not been able to see the doctor because of this. Calling the surgery is a nightmare.

The process is simple when it comes to booking appointments. It is easier to go to request appointments face to face at the surgery if you get their early which I do otherwise there is no chance of getting an appointment. Receptionists are not bad although they are a bit slow.

I have not a had a review yet for medications whilst being at this surgery apart from that there is no problem.

The surgery is clean and accessible.
I have never had any problems with the GP/Nurses. When you do see them, they explain the processes to you, and this is done thoroughly.

I cannot get appointments through the phone lines; I cannot access the online service to get my test results. I have lost confidence in the service and the health care providers.

After finding out I was pregnant with my second child, I called my GP practice who referred me to a midwife.
Within 6-8 weeks, the midwife contacted me to set me up on the badger app. She took all of my details etc.
From start to finish, my experience with the GP and midwife was great. I felt taken care of.

For myself it not a problem because I do not need the service, but for my 86-year-old mother, it's hard for her to get through when she needs to see the doctor. I have had to be harsh and use bad language with the receptionist which is not the right thing to do but I feel frustrated when Doctors say they will call, and they never do.

At the start of my cancer treatment, the GP was not very helpful, I was supported by cancer charities. I assumed that the GP was aware of my health condition but every time I called for something, I had to narrate my situation to the person on the phone. It was very frustrating. But they have improved a lot now and I am quite happy.

I have mental health anxieties and long term health conditions, because I am young, I don't get the full attention I need from the GP. They rush to speak with me on the phone and they don't give me the chance to express myself.

When ever we call we get appointments very quickly.
Sees a Dr. called Wahlid Zaffar.
He always provides information, treat us very well and guides well.
He only comes on Thursdays, once a week.
Receptionists are polite. I go early to the surgery to get face to face appointment.
I don't phone for appointments due to language barrier and with no interpreter service.
Prescriptions are sent directly to the pharmacy for me.
I contacted for blood test. The appointment availability was after 15 days.
I have asthma but this is controlled through my medication.

The time scale to see a doctor has expanded a lot, it has been 3 years since I saw a doctor face to face. My problem also the fact that we the patients are being treated like a burden on the government. The response I get from the reception sound negative and with no empathy.

My blood test results have finally been sent to me at home without me going there to check.