The James Cochrane Practice
Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HR Also known as: Helme Chase Surgery, Maude Street Surgery 3,601 reviewsReviews
Decision making and patient involvement excellent, friendly, helpful staff, especially the receptionists who are very understanding and helpful.
Sadly, the amount of time to see a doctor for a routine appointment is too long... (almost 8 weeks) likewise the option of a telephone consultation is too long...(6 weeks)
For a patient who does not need or visit the GP often, but when I need to it would be helpful to see someone within two weeks ... Given the option the phone on the day, but reluctant to take up emergency appointments...
Sadly I feel that many patients will fall through the same 'net' in not pushing or taking emergency appointments as does not seem fair, but maybe diagnoses or treatment is adversely delayed.
Hopefully things will improve generally in GP practice nationally, as the quality of staff here is excellent.
Booked flu jab there and then, but doubt if a doctors appt would be so easy
Pleasant environment, empathetic
Can make appointments online through NHS app which is great or by ringing surgery. Staff are wonderful and efficient and pleasant snd helpful to talk to. Overall the lead time for appointments is slightly long but ok. The surgery is always clean and full of interesting pamphlets on lots of topics. Easy to drop samples off and collect prescriptions. External Well Pharmacy attached to surgery which offers other services too. Well located to my house
BecauSorryse I was involved, the surgery was clean,the receptionists were helpful and it was east to get an appointment.
The James Cochrane Practice was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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We take pride in offering the highest standard of patient centred healthcare for the community of Kendal and the surrounding areas. Operating across 2 sites, we are the largest General Practice in the South Lakes area and offer a range of services at both. We offer some evening and weekend appointments.
We understand the importance of listening to our patients, and reflecting on feedback so that we can make improvements if necessary. Its also great to hear when we're making a positive difference!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us, we really appreciate it.
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