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Patient Testimonials

JM
07/02/22
Hi, I’ve had to make several phone calls recently to the surgery for various issues and each time the staff have been so helpful on the phone and have dealt with my queries. So I wanted to say “Thank You”.
CM
28/10/21
People are very quick to complain but not enough are quick to praise. I have over the past 18 months experienced a variety of health issues for the the first time in many years. I want to thank the doctors, clinical staff and support team for the amazing service I have received throughout. Your professionalism, care and kindness has been amazing, more so given that you are all having to cope with the challenges of the pandemic. You do a fantastic job under very difficult circumstances and I take my hat off to all of you.
BG
10/09/21
I would like to praise the surgery on their new triage system. Telephone consults are an excellent way to for the GP deal with patients symptoms, they can decide if the patient needs to attend the surgery. I had excellent consult today with the doctor, with discussion I didn’t need to attend but was given time to get my ailment across.
Advice to other patients, write what you need to ask so you don’t forget and get flustered.
YM
06/04/21
I would like to thank Dr Anderson, for her caring, professional, service. She was quick to send for a mammogram, which lead to my quick diagnosis and treatment.
BM
05/03/21
Sometimes we forget you guys. Or worse still, just take you for granted.
Greatly appreciated.
TW
27/02/21
I’d like to thank the practice and its employees for all its dedication and hard work in the last year.
JM
22/10/20
Having read so much bad press and listened to the poor experience of friends regarding access to ‘flu vaccine I feel I must congratulate South Beach Practice for their efficiency in organizing appointments this year.
I received the letter from the surgery about a week after NHS letter.
Appointment was given for 3/4 days ahead but, unfortunately did not
suit so I had to cancel. The next day I received a phone call offering an appointment for the following morning.
The set up in the car park was excellent and the appointment took only a couple of minutes.
Great work,
Many thanks,
CC
28/05/20
Please thank all the admin staff for all their help, kindness and professionalism. Thank you all, it made our journey during this sad time so much easier.
BG
31/03/20
I cannot praise all staff at the practice during this chaotic time.
I have had quality care whilst not well and I thank you all xx
DM
30/03/20
I would just like to say a very BIG THANK YOU to all Doctors , Nurses , auxiliaries nurses , office &reception staff and even your cleaners you are doing a fantastic job with all you are doing for people during this very trying time THANK YOU ALL
EG
13/02/20
I would just like to say a massive thank you to Dr Campbell Nicol who I got a cancellation appointment with today. He was running slightly late and apologised to me then took all the time I needed to deal with my concerns even though he was running a wee bit late. I had quite a few questions and he took the time to listen to me and look back my notes and advised me and I came out of the surgery feeling like a massive weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you very much Dr Nicol.
SM
07/01/20
My wife and I had a consultation with Joanne this morning and I write to say what a pleasure it was. Her attitude and demeanour was a joy to behold and she is obviously a very caring person. Please give her our thanks
JB
15/11/19
I went for annual check up with practice nurse yesterday and my blood pressure a bit high so I was advised to put appointment on to see a doctor. Got home and 10 minutes later I received a call to say a cancellation appointment had arisen so I was back in 10 minutes later. I cannot thank you enough for this service. I know there are a multitude of problems in our NHS but not in my experience. Keep up the good work!
CH
12/11/19
I had a consultation with Dr Woods today , what an asset to this practice, he took time and listened to my concerns without the feeling of being rushed.
He was very kind ,sympathetic and offered me support and valuable advise and most importantly actually listened to me.
I work in the NHS and I am aware of the pressures that are faced on a day to day basis , their is so many negatives that get reported and never enough positives.
I don’t normally write reviews however I felt that this was important
K Monaghan
12/11/19

I just want to thank everyone involved in my recent illness, I visited Dr Monaghan with stomach pains last Tuesday it turned out to be a perforated gallbladder which was removed. I cant thank everyone involved enough for the help and treatment I received including a house visit from a Lady Doctor on Wednesday this week, I think her name was Dr Powe.

You guys are doing an amazing job, thanks so much.

M Fraser
01/10/19
just to say how much my husband I appreciate your practice. We have moved from another practice and really appreciate your helpful and kind manner at reception level
M. Mullin
10/01/19
The most helpful and understanding doctors,nurses,and admin staff
That you could meet thank you is a understatement to say the least.
Anonymous
09/10/18
I am not a patient of the practice, however I called on behalf of my granddaughter on the 5th October 2018 at 9:40am. Because of the time I called, I fully expected to be told there were no appointments and I was ready to argue the case and insist she was seen. Instead I was greeted by the kindest and most understanding receptionist I have dealt with in a long time. Needless to say, my granddaughter was seen 45 minutes later and received the help she needed. I just want to say thank you to the receptionist that dealt with me, you have certainly restored my faith and belief that people who work in a service that is stretched to the max, can still be kind and compassionate. Keep up the good work and keep making a difference! Thank you!!
R. Chaney
02/10/18
I’d like to express my thanks and appreciation to all the staff at South Beach on behalf of both my wife and myself. In our opinion they all do a very good job often in very difficult circumstances. I certainly couldn’t deal gently and kindly with some of the situations they are presented with. It was good to read for the first time the many positive comments on here but I believe that more folk should show their appreciation and understanding for the work they do.Thanks everyone for what you do for us all.
Anon
25/09/18
I would be grateful if this email could be accepted as my gratitude to Dr. Newton & would like to thank the Surgery staff for their prompt, professional and courteous response.
D Montgomery
28/08/18
I would just like to say to all staff A VERY WELL DONE TO YOU ALL you work in very difficult circumstances sometimes and are always so busy but always try your very best to accommodate everyone as best you can , it can’t be easy having to take what you have to take each and every day I have listened to the abuse and rudeness you have to take on a regular day SO VERY WELL DONE TO YOU ALL AGAIN
Anonymous
31/10/17
I find you are a wonderful surgery to get an appointment for my two children and they are clearly a priority for you. I really appreciate that as a mum I know they will always get to see a doctor or practice nurse if I am worried.
E Grant
16/05/17
… thank you all for the treatment & caring service that i received… all in all everyone I came in contact with acted in a very kind & pleasant manner & I’d like to thank you all for the amazing job you’re all doing.
S Eden
20/10/16
Many thanks to the fantastic receptionist yesterday, who despite being extremely busy on an understaffed and early closing day, arranged with my wife, who was very unwell, to have a doctor call her within twenty minutes and in time to have her badly needed prescription renewed on the day. Very much appreciated.
Mrs. MacGillivray
31/08/15
I appreciate the service offered to the local community by all the health service staff and would be happy to help make the outside of the building more attractive.
Patient
15/04/15
This wonderful Dr has taken time and showed compassion, expertise and is very pro active. He has demonstrated a level of care that far exceeds what I experienced in England from my previous Gp and 3 seperate consultants. I can’t express how grateful I am for his time and care today 
Patient
02/02/15
Its great to have your doctor listen to you and understanding how you are feeling, particularly when it is your first appointment with them.
As a result, I am feeling 100% better than I was, so thank you.