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Dizzy_Ditzy

Nenen wrote: »

I have had exactly the same experience and agree it can be frustrating. However, I suspect that is because we both only ring for an appointment when we really need one!

I bet the receptionists and triage nurses screen out lots of people who have no idea about sensible reasons for requesting a quick (or even a slow) appointment.

You only have to read some of the ridiculous reasons why people have called 999 to see the sort of problems GP surgeries (and emergency services) face, including:
"A young man asked for an ambulance to be sent because he had severe facial bleeding. When the paramedics got there the “facial haemorrhage” turned out to be a spot that he had picked at and that was bleeding."
http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/379058/999-numpties-The-daftest-calls-the-emergency-services-have-ever-had-revealed-in-new-book

Imagine some of the phone calls I get then...


People seem to think that this is more of a walk in centre than hospital, and when you tell them they need to see their GP first, they act as though you've just told them they have testicles hanging down from their noses :rotfl:


It wouldnt be so bad if they were funny. But 99% of them are just plain rude :mad:

fuzzgun19

midwinter wrote: »

me me me, I know! :rotfl::rotfl:

it's called aubretia.

Comes in a variety of colours:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/78.shtml


http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608045228934300714&pid=15.1

Thank you midwinter! I think I'll see if I can get some :T

aau1

mhoc wrote: »

Ive just had a hilarious conversation with a spam caller.

Firstly they asked if I was the home owner.

I said I could not tell them that as it was against the Data Protection act (I wish now that I had quoted a fictional section and sub section)

That put him off his set patter and he said it says here you are the home owner.

I said I cant tell you that as its against the Data Protection Act.

I asked him where he had got his information from and he said xxxx which is the name of my village. I said that is not a person or an organisation its a place name so I again asked him about his sourse.

So he said there wasn't anything like that
- I said you mean the Data protection Act does not exist

At this point he gave up and put the phone down

:rotfl:

such fun

:rotfl:

I say i cant proceed until they've passed my security questions such as

Whats your bank account number
Whats your mothers maiden name
Whats the name of their first pet
What colour are your eyes
What star sign are you
Are you left/right handed
Etc

The call always ends before i run out of questions

Bananababe

queen_of_cheap wrote: »

Imagine some of the phone calls I get then...


People seem to think that this is more of a walk in centre than hospital, and when you tell them they need to see their GP first, they act as though you've just told them they have testicles hanging down from their noses :rotfl:


It wouldnt be so bad if they were funny. But 99% of them are just plain rude :mad:

I was stood bleeding in front of receptionist,after been sent there by vet. Long story and she said she didn't have an appointment free for me. There was a lady customer there who told the receptionist to stop being ridiculous and get a doctor out. Before this young girl passes out on your floor. Young girl yay I was about 35 !

Or the receptionist who would not book an appointment when I was stood right in front of her. She said go home and phone ! I nearly phoned her from my mobile ! Another long story

However the others will get you in where possible and get you emergency repeat prescription s etc so swings and roundabouts I guess, my surgery has thousands of patients and around 8 doctors. They are pushed to the limits,

aau1

Nenen wrote: »

Thank you both so much for your quick replies.

Arrrrrggghhhh! I'd assumed Tesco would be as good as Boots with working out the 3 for 2 offers - BIG mistake!

I am hopping mad now :mad::mad: because I specifically asked the person on the check out whether Tesco did as Boots do and give every third most expensive item free or whether they simply give the 8 cheapest free out of 24 and she assured me that the till worked it all out to give me the best deal!

I cannot decide whether to return all my 24 items and start again putting them through in the most advantageous groups of three (probably saving around £5 after petrol costs but upping my presence with CS and taking a couple of hours of my precious time and emotional energy) or just chalk this one down to experience.

Does anyone think it would be worth me emailing Tesco to complain or is their 3 for 2 policy on more than 3 items obvious to everyone except me?

You expected Ts staff to know how their own systems work?! :eek:

Bananababe

aau1 wrote: »

:rotfl:

I say i cant proceed until they've passed my security questions such as

Whats your bank account number
Whats your mothers maiden name
Whats the name of their first pet
What colour are your eyes
What star sign are you
Are you left/right handed
Etc

The call always ends before i run out of questions

Taken to saying my mums not home !!

Best one was have you been in an accident ,

No I've always looked like this :eek:

:rotfl:

JulieElizabeth

Bananababe wrote: »

Taken to saying my mums not home !!

Best one was have you been in an accident ,

No I've always looked like this :eek:

:rotfl:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

All this random phone call malarkey is reminding me of one of the best threads ever, having fun with Debitas

Dizzy_Ditzy

Nenen wrote: »

I have had exactly the same experience and agree it can be frustrating. However, I suspect that is because we both only ring for an appointment when we really need one!

I bet the receptionists and triage nurses screen out lots of people who have no idea about sensible reasons for requesting a quick (or even a slow) appointment.

You only have to read some of the ridiculous reasons why people have called 999 to see the sort of problems GP surgeries (and emergency services) face, including:
"A young man asked for an ambulance to be sent because he had severe facial bleeding. When the paramedics got there the “facial haemorrhage” turned out to be a spot that he had picked at and that was bleeding."
http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/379058/999-numpties-The-daftest-calls-the-emergency-services-have-ever-had-revealed-in-new-book

Bananababe wrote: »

I was stood bleeding in front of receptionist,after been sent there by vet. Long story and she said she didn't have an appointment free for me. There was a lady customer there who told the receptionist to stop being ridiculous and get a doctor out. Before this young girl passes out on your floor. Young girl yay I was about 35 !

Or the receptionist who would not book an appointment when I was stood right in front of her. She said go home and phone ! I nearly phoned her from my mobile ! Another long story

However the others will get you in where possible and get you emergency repeat prescription s etc so swings and roundabouts I guess, my surgery has thousands of patients and around 8 doctors. They are pushed to the limits,

I live across the road from my GP surgery. I never go over there on time because they are never running on time. I have phoned them before I have left and asked them how late they are running

I've been known to go home, make a cup of tea and take it back over with me :rotfl: :rotfl:

nerfdad

cheer1eader wrote: »

true especially now nerfy has started using c&c :eek::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

So true:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

scottishshortie

Good afternoon hope everyone is well popped to Lidls this morning got some 9p chocs and picked up mags for next 2 weeks

Weekend 5th & 6th
200g Black forest ham slices 99p
Choc butter biscuits milk or dark 125g 39p
100g milk or dark chocolate 34p
1kg baby potatoes 64p

12th & 13th
Salsa dip 34p
Tortilla chips 52p
500g cured pork loin joint honey & mustard or mixed pepper £1.99
Red peppers 32p

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