Maypole Health Centre A
10 Sladepool Farm Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5DJContact details and opening times
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Review titled Lack of professional behaviour and general courtesy
Rated 2 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 04 May 2025
I attended the practice at the request of the GP as they wished to review me after an initial consultation a week earlier. On entering the room not only does the young male GP not have the manners to look at me he does even greet me either - this may seem trivial but being respectful costs nothing and builds trust and confidence between the professional and their patient on a human level. I greet him anyway and he asks why am I there - if he had reviewed my notes in preparation for the consultation he would surely have seen he had requested me to attend a week ago and no other attendances in between had occurred so one would assume that the last note in my records was that appointment so it would not have taken time to scroll through and locate the last entry and understand why I was there. This does not fill you with confidence nor reassure you that the GP is attentive to his patients needs nor thorough in their review of the notes before they see the patient. I found his whole manner quite condescending and dismissive and his only concern seemed to be to make the consultation as short as possible and to downplay or undermine any query or concern I raised as he stated “I was worried” and that is why I had attended that day which was completely incorrect- he was concerned in the initial appt and wanted to review me again in a week. When asked how long a certain recently prescribed medication may take to have any impact he did not answer my question but merely said that it is not just the medication that is going to have an impact but lifestyle changes as well. I am well aware that this is the case but I have asked a professional a clinical question and expected an answer - if you don’t know the answer then say so, my thoughts were that perhaps a blood test done too soon after starting a medication would be pointless as it may take a certain length of time for the drug to be effective. If he was so concerned about lifestyle changes being such a key element to improving my health then perhaps offering a link to lifestyle advice or a leaflet would have be more beneficial that the somewhat condescending response he gave? Overall I left having felt gaslit and unheard. Perhaps some more training on positive communication skills and patient interaction wouldn’t go amiss.
Visited May 2025
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Review titled Needs reviewing their care of disabled patients and carers
Rated 3 stars out of 5
by Carer - Posted on 13 September 2024
My disabled son usually seen once a year for bloods and review - recently had call as his carer for me to do his height weight and blood pressure and behaviour issues etc then go in link to do review myself - where is duty of care ? Then after holding on for 40 minutes told no appointments but I could go to walk ins !! Why are they only open 4 days for appointments and not 5 to enable patients who have been with them over 40 years to get appointment!!!!
Visited August 2024
Review titled Maypole Health Centre A
Replied on 18 September 2024
Dear Carer's, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns regarding the recent experience with your son's care. I regret to hear that you were disappointed with the service provided at Maypole Health Centre. Please accept my sincere apologies. We strive to offer the best care possible to all our patients and welcome any feedback to help us identify areas where our care may be falling below the expected standards. Please be aware that there are two separate practices operating from Maypole Health Centre, namely Dr Michael & Partners and ACE Medical Partnership – Maypole Branch known as Dr Aneja’s Practice. If you are registered with ACE Medical Partnership – Maypole Branch, also known as Dr Aneja’s Practice, we would like to gather further details to investigate and resolve this issue. Please contact me or my colleague Sophie at 0121 430 5551, or book an appointment to see one of our doctors. Kind Regards Eliya Michael Practice Business Manager ACE Medical Partnership (Dr Aneja’s Surgery)
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Review titled Very impressed
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Peter Grainger - Posted on 06 June 2024
Visited recently with three health issues all delt with satisfactorily within short time. Can't fault the service and care I received.
Visited May 2024
Review titled Maypole Health Centre A
Replied on 16 September 2024
Dear Mr Grainger Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your health issues were resolved quickly and to your satisfaction. It’s always our goal to provide the best care possible. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out. Kind Regards, Eliya Michael BA (Hons) Practice Business Manager ACE Medical Partnership
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Review titled Terrible service and rude staff
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Rosie - Posted on 27 February 2024
The reception staff are extremely unhelpful , booked my in an appointment via phone for 2:20 arrived at 2:10 and wasn’t called into my appointment till 3:20. Every time I come to this doctors I am waiting an hour over my appointment time & whenever I query the reception staff they act asif they wasn’t the ones who booked the appointment with me!!! Would never recommend this terrible service and nasty rude staff
Visited February 2024
Review titled Maypole Health Centre A
Replied on 07 March 2024
Dear Rosie, Thank you for bringing your recent experience at our practice to our attention. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and frustration you encountered during your recent visit. Please be aware that two separate practices are operating from Maypole Health Centre, namely Dr Michael & Partners and ACE Medical Partnership – Maypole Branch known as Dr Aneja’s Practice. We are ACE Medical Partnership our branch surgery at Maypole known by (Dr Aneja Practice) Your time is valuable, and we understand how important it is for appointments to be conducted punctually. We regret that you experienced a significant delay in being seen by the clinician you booked with despite arriving promptly for your scheduled appointment. To enable me to investigate this matter further, I would like to know your full name the date of your appointment and which clinician your appointment was booked with. Please be assured that we take your concerns regarding wait times very seriously, and we are actively working to address any issues contributing to prolonged waiting periods. We conduct regular appointment audits as part of our efforts to improve our services We are genuinely disappointed to learn that you found our reception staff to be unhelpful and that they did not take responsibility for the delays you experienced. I am sincerely sorry to hear about your experience Providing excellent customer service is a top priority for us, and we are committed to ensuring that all our patients are treated with the utmost respect and courtesy at all times. As I mentioned above to enable me to investigate this matter further I would like to know your full name and the date of your appointment. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we genuinely appreciate your willingness to share your concerns. We understand that our patients rely on positive recommendations, and it is disheartening to hear that you would not recommend our services based on your recent experiences. Rest assured, we are fully committed to regaining your trust and confidence in our practice. If there is anything further, we can do to address your concerns or if you would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. We are here to listen and ensure that your future visits are as smooth and comfortable as possible. Kind Regards, Eliya Michael BA (Hons) Practice Business Manager ACE Medical Partnership Druids Heath Surgery, 27 Pound Road, B14 5SB Tel: 0121 430 5461