Meece 1,957 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 I must have spent several hours on the phone today waiting to get through to the doctors surgery to book a blood test and speak to someone at the council about a community charge for Mother in laws empty house. The numpties recon that there's student living there.??? the place is empty and in the process of being sold. perhaps we missed a trick and should have filled the place up with illegal immigrants paid for by the government. Everything is being blamed on covid. or Brexit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Yep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 12,247 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 im on a light users scheme with my phone, I got my bill in a couple of weeks back telling me, they are putting up my prices cos of my phone useage, because of my condition the doctor told me don't hesitate if you get worse, yesterday morning I got worse so rang the surgery , you are number 9 on the list please hold , after going the shop, hoovering up, making a brew, I got down to number 7 I just give up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,478 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 my doctors is a joke trying to get through on the phone,i just jump in car masked up and go to reception its easier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 12,247 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Tried that mate, a receptionists comes to the door and tells you sorry but you need to go back home and try ringing again they wont accept booking a doctor at the surgery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,113 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Are you sure about that 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,814 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 59 minutes ago, Greyman said: Are you sure about that Course he is, he seen it on FB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Well my experience with the NHS has been better than ever. Online system got me a phone call off the GP within an hour. Way more convenient to have a phone call than face to face. From there within two weeks I was seeing a specialist and within a month MRI. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 And I’ve been making tons of phone calls recently to different companies, the process takes a little longer which is understandable given many are working from home but the only ones that have been really pissing me off with stupid length waiting lists are the bank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Just now, maxhardcore said: Maybe it seems ok for the gadget generation but you try telling old folk or folk without smart phones it's betterr. How can a Quack diagnose over the phone ffs . Its just another way and excuse to run down services . Same way they diagnose f2f. Ask questions and gather evidence to form a conclusion. It’s limited but far from hopeless. Many GP appointments don’t need F2F but conservative attitudes keep systems stuck in the past. Covid has simply forced it. I hope it stays an option. The specialist was F2F, just GP that wasn’t. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Most of time I will skip a GP here & contact a specialist direct. In the height of lockdown I called a place on a Friday afternoon in Waterloo, had a scan the next morning, returned on Monday for another & told I had two small hernias that morning. It did cost €200, but you claim 80% back. I’ve never had to wait more than a few days for a specialist appointment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Accip74 said: Most of time I will skip a GP here & contact a specialist direct. In the height of lockdown I called a place on a Friday afternoon in Waterloo, had a scan the next morning, returned on Monday for another & told I had two small hernias that morning. It did cost €200, but you claim 80% back. I’ve never had to wait more than a few days for a specialist appointment. To me that’s all GPs are for, to direct you to someone who knows what they’re talking about and to dish out drugs that actually work. I wish it was as simple as you guys have it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: To me that’s all GPs are for, to direct you to someone who knows what they’re talking about and to dish out drugs that actually work. I wish it was as simple as you guys have it. Exactly! I wouldn’t say have I’ve had really bad experiences with GP’s, but it took me a while to realise how limited they actually are & how often they are just guessing! Best avoided if at all possible. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,362 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Born you must be o e of the lucky ones, here's just the top ilof the iceberghttps://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-one-million-breast-screenings-missed-because-of-pandemic-12085578 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Just now, Francie said: Born you must be o e of the lucky ones, here's just the top ilof the iceberghttps://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-one-million-breast-screenings-missed-because-of-pandemic-12085578 I wasn’t being screened for breast cancer lol. Honestly I’ve just looked at exact dates. I contacted gp on 22nd Sep, was consulted within an hour (they phoned me, no waiting on phone in a que) and I have an mri booked for the 24th Oct! I also saw the specialist at hospital last week. A lot of folks would have been waiting that long just to see their gp before covid! This is all obviously after the NHS stopped panicking about the pandemic and are getting on with regular healthcare again. Im not making any political point, simply relaying my experience. Folks can do what they want with it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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