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The James Cochrane Practice

Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HR Also known as: Helme Chase Surgery, Maude Street Surgery 3,605 reviews

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5th October 2022


Arranged telephone appointment which then resulted in a same day face to face consultation. Then fast tracked for a hospital appointment only two days later. Very happy with the speed that things happened.

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Can't think of anything.

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4th October 2022


All went smoothly Appointment took 3 weeks but that is not a problem specific to JCP

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Nothing

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This can vary!

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Nothing

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4th October 2022


Because that's what I experienced.

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Na

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4th October 2022


While everyone was nice I felt I was not listened to. I had said several times that my prescription would run out before my blood test and review appointment. When that happened I could not resolve it while at the surgery I had to phone up the dispensary which wasted their time and mine and will mean me coming back into town once it is with the chemists. In addition I asked whether I could have s blood test to check my antibodies as I have been ill for two months and am wondering if I had Covid. I was told just to ask at my blood test appointment and I could have it. At the blood test appointment I was told a GP would have to ok this. That is fair enough but it would be good to have known that.

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Personally all staff are trying to be helpful but it seems like the system is not joined up and is therefore inefficient leaving you feeling like you are on a conveyor belt to be processed.

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The James Cochrane Practice was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.

Profile

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.

Resources

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