It's so easy to complain and criticise the NHS that I feel I must make the effort to give praise where it's due.
Maybe I phoned the GP surgery on a good day? However, not having been for ages I phoned in trepidation and asked the receptionist if I could make an appointment ASAP. The answer stunned me - 'of course you can,' the nice lady said and offered one at a time to suit me.
On turning up they were obviously very busy. I had a short wait then a consultation with a very good (young!) doctor. I felt I was given ample time and consideration. Among other things he told me to make an appointment to have blood taken by a practice nurse. When I went to reception to do this they asked if I'd like it done at once rather than make a return journey. A 5 minute wait and a nice friendly nurse did the business!
What a surprising experience. All that was missing for me was tea and scones!!
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