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"We never see our GP. We need regular proactive home visits for both my parents; it should be part of the GP contract to provide this. Housebound and disabled patients are ignored. Chiropody and physio is non-existent and so we have to pay for this privately. We can afford this,...read more
"The carers who looked after my late uncle became friends to him. Having the same people looking after him made a real difference to his dignity. He would not have liked a different person every day."
"Social care and health should be a service which is in the community, not in an office. Social workers should have a drop-in session every week in GP surgeries and dentists. Housing should also be in the community, as they all work together. They should all be made accountable to...read more
"Localised services work better when possible. We have a new community health centre and it is supposed to have the facilities for video conferencing. Seeing consultants there instead of having to travel all the way to the hospitals, which are all a good hour away."
"There are not enough learning disability nurses."
"The people working on the frontline in surgeries, in care homes and domestic homes, are working above and beyond their remits. They should be paid more and trained to stay in the profession, not worked to the point of exhaustion."
"My GP is a very person-centred person and considers all her patients to be people NOT patients. Her caring attitude invites you to talk more about any issues that may be affecting you. My MS nurse has this attitude as well, though is pushed for time within the allotted interview...read more
"People take on caring roles because they have to. We don't chose to become carers. Communities are suffering because of a lack of investment in jobs, houses and infrastructure. Having flexibility at work is vital to combine my caring role with work. I'd like a break and don't want to...read more
"The UK model of the NHS is tremendous for lifting the financial burden and anxiety of health and care from people. Particularly the poor, disabled and disadvantaged. When you see how healthcare is provisioned in some other countries, you have to be grateful for the UK healthcare system. However, its...read more
"Getting an appointment, or simply to ask a question of my surgery, has been a very frustrating and challenging task. They don't want to engage. Everything has to be done online, but the options the online form gives are poorly thought out. You can't choose which GP you see any...read more
"Also a very big thing: being believed by GPs... My kid's bones were 79% cancer and I was still being told 'Not to worry its just a virus'. Same with Long Covid ... nearly got myself sectioned for delusional body sensations that we all now know is Long Covid."
"I rarely visit the doctor as I believe most of my health needs are in my own hands. So I only contact my doctor about a serious or long lasting problem. It is unacceptable to wait over an hour for the surgery to answer my call for an appointment."