Fairfield Medical Centre - Ratings and reviews
Reviews
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Review titled Exceptional service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Jeni Cronin - Posted on 31 August 2023
My daughter had run out of meds (totally our fault), next review appt was in 2 weeks. I phoned and we went into the surgery to get her blood pressure done, whilst there the GP said to just give her the reading, height, weight and answer some Q’s. Did this and we walked out 20 mins later with a prescription. Amazing!!
Visited August 2023
Review titled Fairfield Medical Centre
Replied on 07 September 2023
Thank-you very much for sharing your recent positive experience – we do appreciate it. We have shared your comments with the whole team as great feedback like this always lifts their spirits! Thank-you again. Audrey Lynas Practice manager
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Review titled Emergency prescriptions at weekends
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Graham Alsop - Posted on 03 June 2023
I am totally frustrated that I cannot get an emergency prescription for an item that is not on my regular repeat prescriptions at weekends. Boots Bookham cannot supply another issue of this one-off prescription because it is not part of my repeat prescription list. They recommended I try 111 for Emergency Prescriptions but again that would only apply to my recorded repeat prescriptions. I had expected the pharmacist could have issued 3 days of medication to bridge until my online request to the surgery placed on a Saturday could be processed. In the meantime I am left in limbo with no access to the Prochlorperazine I require for ongoing labyrithitis symptoms. So much for passing more responsibility to pharmacies to ease the load on GPs.
Visited June 2023
Review titled Fairfield Medical Centre
Replied on 07 June 2023
I am sorry to hear that you have had problems obtaining a prescription over the weekend. I have tried to look into what 'out of hours services' are in our area to see what other options might be available if this type of situation ever happens again. As you rightly say – most of the out of hours processes in place relate to repeat medication only. Acute prescriptions are for items which are required to alleviate an acute problem. This means that the majority of acute prescriptions are issued during surgery consultations and are only for a short term. Depending on the medication and the reasons for prescribing it - GPs often need to be able to review the reasons why somebody might need a further acute prescription. Or they may even need to discuss the request with the patient before issuing a further prescription. This means that to obtain an acute prescription over week-end – you would need to attend a GP out of hours service or an urgent care service (such as a walk-in centre): - GP out of hours service: in our area – if one of our patients is unwell when we are closed, they can phone 01372 232001 from 18:30 to 20:00 on weekdays or from 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturday to see if a GP out of hours appointment might be available (the appointments are usually at Leatherhead Hospital). - Urgent care: can be obtained at: o Epsom Hospital – 5.6 miles from our practice (01372 735735), Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG (open 24 hrs – over 16 years only) o Woking Walk-In Centre – 8.2 miles from our practice (01483 846209), Woking Community Hospital, Heathside Road, Woking, GU22 7HS (open 8am to 8pm – over 3 years only) I’m afraid that that the only other alternative is probably to try to remember to contact the practice before your medication runs out if you think you may possibly need a further prescription (not always practical or possible we know). I’m sorry that you had problems though and I hope the above information might help if you are ever in a similar situation. Audrey Lynas Manager
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Review titled A good experience.
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by G.Davis - Posted on 03 June 2023
My first recent appointment with a practice nurse was arranged promptly. My concerns were listened to and the nurse's response was friendly, informative and helpful. A follow-up appointment was made and I left feeling very satisfied.
Visited May 2023
Review titled Fairfield Medical Centre
Replied on 07 June 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience of our GP practice. It means a lot to us to hear when we have been able to support somebody as they want and need. I will share your comments with my colleagues as they all appreciate receiving feedback. Thank-you again – it really is appreciated. Audrey Lynas Practice manager
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Review titled Great experience
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 26 April 2023
I am so very grateful to the surgery staff and GPs who saw me recently. I got an appointment within hours of calling, the doctor listened and was able to put my mind at rest, and everyone was so friendly and helpful. I felt completely looked after and can't thank them enough.
Visited April 2023
Review titled Fairfield Medical Centre
Replied on 27 April 2023
We are delighted to receive your feedback. I will make sure that your comments are shared with our team. We appreciate how busy people are so are grateful that you have found the time to share your positive experience. It means a lot to us. Thank-you again. Audrey Lynas Manager
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Review titled Amazing service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Terry - Posted on 22 April 2023
I received an appointment within an hour of phoning with no problem. The receptionist was professional but friendly. The surgery was clean, calm and well organised. The doctor was friendly, professional, caring and clear in his advice and his medication prescribing. I could not have asked for a better experience.
Visited April 2023
Review titled Fairfield Medical Centre
Replied on 25 April 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience of our GP practice. We know we don’t always get things right but our whole team tries hard to help people as they wish and need – and it’s great to hear when we have done so. I have shared your comments with everybody who works here. It always helps to boost morale when somebody makes the effort to let us know when something has gone right! Thank-you again – it really is appreciated. Audrey Lynas Practice manager
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Review titled very speedy help
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 09 March 2023
Thanks to reception staff and duty doctor who helped when I developed a UTI late one afternoon. Sample taken tested and prescription sent to chemist by 5.15pm and I collected antibiotic from local chemist at 5.45 . Very very grateful to everyone who helped so quickly and kindly with patience as well!
Visited March 2023
Review titled Fairfield Medical Centre
Replied on 13 March 2023
Thank-you very much for sharing your positive experience of the practice. It's still an incredibly busy time working in the NHS at the moment but we always try to help people as they need us to. I will share your comments within the practice – positive feedback always helps to make the team feel that what they are doing is recognised and appreciated. Thanks again. Audrey Lynas Practice manager
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Review titled Very quick referral
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 16 February 2023
I saw the doctor on Monday. I was given an urgent referral. On Tuesday the appointment for that referral came through. I will be seen by the specialist clinic within one week of my first appointment with the GP.
Visited February 2023
Review titled Fairfield Medical Centre
Replied on 22 February 2023
Thank-you very much for sharing your experience of the practice with us. We welcome all feedback – good and bad – and it’s lovely to hear back from somebody who has appreciated the support they have received. I will make sure that your feedback is shared with everybody here. Thanks again. Audrey Lynas Practice manager
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Review titled No appointments
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 23 January 2023
I rang at 8 this morning to get an appointment today, i was 9th in queue, I explained I have a really painful ear infection which I’ve had for 3 dads now. But no appointment's with anybody only drive to a hub at 6.45 in the evening I Need these medication today thus is very bad service and where all these appointments gone already this system isn’t good at all. I’m so upset as this pain is so bad I can’t sleep and have been taking pain killers and putting hot flannels on it… This is too far to drive thus us why I have a doctors in Bookham close by. No appointments tomorrow either…. Very odd system and I hardly ever go to the doctors. I’m very upset with this situation I suppose the answer is to go to A&E…
Visited January 2023
Review titled Fairfield Medical Centre
Replied on 24 January 2023
I am sorry you are unhappy with the same day GP appointment that was arranged for you when you called. As you may be aware – there is a huge demand for both GP appointments and urgent care at the moment. To try to ensure patient safety – all GP practices in our area are working together in order to provide additional appointments in local NHS facilities. All local GP practices – therefore – regularly offer appointments at these local places – particularly if somebody needs a same day appointment. Having listened to your telephone call – this is what happened to you. You were offered a same day GP appointment at Leatherhead Hospital (which is only a few minutes drive from the practice). You were advised that an appointment was possible at the practice but that this would involve a wait – so you chose to have the same day appointment at Leatherhead Hospital. You were also advised which pharmacists were open late so that you could obtain medication – if your appointment resulted in a prescription being given to you. I am sorry that you are upset with this situation – but you were given a same day GP appointment within a reasonable distance from the practice. We are very happy to discuss this further if you would find that useful. Please just call the practice on 01372 455450 and ask to speak with me. Audrey Lynas (manager)
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Review titled Very well cared for
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 10 October 2022
Thank you for the excellent care I received today. The reception staff were lovely and the nurse was kind and attentive. I greatly appreciate the care.
Visited October 2022
Review titled Fairfield Medical Centre
Replied on 12 October 2022
Thank-you so much for sharing your recent experience of the practice with us. We appreciate it when people take the time and trouble to let us know how things went – and it’s great to be able to share positive comments with everybody who works here. It really helps to boost morale! The whole of the NHS is still very busy and it’s lovely to hear when people think we’ve done something that helps them as they need us to. Thanks again. Audrey Lynas Practice manager