Dawlish Discussion

Anyone else experience problems trying to get a Doctors appointment?
On Friday they said don't ring for Monday as that is reserved!
Tuesday .. I phoned at 9.30 'oh too late fully booked'
Today Wednesday .. phoned at 8.40 'too late fully booked and 3 Doctors are on holiday'
I said 'I give up and will call in the Exeter NHS drop in'.

I had the same problem some months ago, but persisted and was then asked the question is it Urgent, I replied how would I know unless I see a Dr. Then drove to the surgery and found out that they keep a number of 10 minute appointments free and saw a Dr that day. Give it a try.

Thank you!

I found it difficult in the past,phoning on 888877 as early as 8.30am. The phone seemed permanently engaged.
I now use the 08450264418 number and never have a problem as long as you phone early.

I believe that is a higher cost, 08450264418 number

I hadn't noticed it on my phone bill.
Depends how much you really need to see a doctor!!!

Depends how much you really need to see a doctor!!!

Strange answer - I know there are people who waste Dr's time - but as I said before when they asked me ' Is it urgent ' my reply was I wont know until I see a DR.

yeah i agree, they also have emergency appointments after 430pm so ask for one of them if they say everything is booked. the other day i went dowen at 830 when they opened and i was first in queue and they appointment i got was 1230!!!!!

0845 no's cost 2p per minute from a BT line.