School Lane Surgery

School Lane Surgery

Address: The Surgery, School Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP242AG

Reviews Summary

4 out of 5 stars

Based on 115 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

50%

4 star reviews

26%

3 star reviews

6%

2 star reviews

4%

1 star reviews

14%

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Anonymous User

January 15, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very good
Very good experience. The dr was running late by about 10ish but apologised when I was called in. Apart from that the whole experience was good. I felt that the dr listened to my issues and wanted to help and was clear on what can and cannot help or do rather than string me along with referrals or nothing clear.
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your understanding regarding the delay & I'm glad the Dr was able to acknowledge this It is encouraging to hear that you felt listened to and that the consultation was clear and honest about the available options. Providing transparent and supportive care is very important to us and done in a way that involves the Patient. Regards M. Rolph, Business Manager

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Anonymous User

January 14, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very good
I moved here recently and the difference between School Lane and my previous surgery is night and day. It’s well-run and friendly practice. Also the birthday month clinic for asthma checks. It’s such a sensible idea and way more organised than what I was used to before.
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you for taking the time to share this. We are really pleased to hear that you have felt welcome at our surgery! All of our long term condition clinics are now mainly done during your Birthday month as this means that we can aim to get everything done in one visit making it nice and easy for you and more efficient for everyone. Thank you once again for your comment. Regards M. Rolph, Business Manager.

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Anonymous User

January 12, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Nice practice
Called up in the morning. Was really helpful and saw a dr that day. Also seen the nurses a few times for my condition and have been amazing.
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you for your review. I will let the staff know about your comment and I am glad that you enjoyed your experience with School Lane....Well, I mean as much as anyone 'enjoys' coming to the Drs! Regards M. Rolph, Business Manager.

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Anonymous User

January 8, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent
Excellent Service. Nothing is every too much for the clinical staff and the reception staff are helpful too. Yes there might be a longer wait on the phone than I would like, but dealt with quickly and everyone was really compassionate and caring.
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We are really pleased to hear that team made you feel supported and cared for. At School Lane compassion and kindness are very important to us, so it means a lot to know this came across. Regards M. Rolph, Business Manager

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Anonymous User

November 18, 2025

2 out of 5 stars

Rediculous appointment system
The requirement that appointments can only be booked for the same day - either via telephone or the online form as soon as it's available in the morning - creates an unmanageable demand spike. This forces patients with routine, non-urgent needs (such as discussing hospital-requested medication, which is my current situation) to compete directly with more urgent cases. This process makes it extremely difficult to secure an appointment, as proven by the phone queues and the online form closing wit ... hin minutes. I sugest an urgent review of this policy be undertaken to allow future pre-booking for essential, non-urgent consultations.
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. I understand how frustrating it can feel when you are trying to arrange a routine appointment and the demand is high. The move to an on the day appointment system was made after listening to a large amount of patient feedback. Many people told us that they wanted quicker access to care and found long waits for pre booked appointments difficult. Since making this change, most patients have been able to reach the team more easily and receive the support they need in a timely way. Although no system works perfectly for everyone, this approach benefits the vast majority of those who use our service. I am sorry that it has made things harder for you on this occasion. We continue to monitor how the system performs, but there are no plans for an urgent review or a return to advance booking at this time. Regards M. Rolph, Business Manager

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Anonymous User - Collected By Engagement Team

September 9, 2025

4 out of 5 stars

Has improved
I rang and got an appointment in 10 minutes which you can not complain about.
I think it has improved.
The doctor I saw was very nice
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you were able to get an appointment quickly and that you had a positive experience with the doctor you saw. We are continually working to improve our services and systems to make them as efficient and accessible as possible, so it’s great to know these efforts are making a difference. Your comments are very much appreciated. Regards M. Rolph Business Manager

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Anonymous User

July 2, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Called for same day appt for myself and my Mum.
Got appt for myself and Dr call for my Mum same day. Very helpful receptionist on phone registered both of us for triage, though booking details onto us wrong way round this was immediately rectified in call back confirming Appts and apologies given. Dr very thorough with a good empathetic manner to us both confirmed what I had suspected with infections and issued prompt RXs.

Greeted by receptionists for booking in.

Whilst waiting noticed a few patients actively berating staff over thing
... s that not their fault and a couple not taking the advice given and behaving in a very rude entitled manner - the staff sat through this and engaged in a thoroughly professional & polite manner
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate both you and your mum with same-day appointments, and we really appreciate your understanding when the booking details got mixed up initially. It's great to know our receptionist was able to sort this out quickly and that you received the apologies you deserved. We're particularly pleased that our doctor provided the empathetic care you needed. This is exactly the kind of patient care we strive to deliver. Thank you also for acknowledging the professionalism of our reception team. Unfortunately, our staff face challenging situations, and it means a lot to us that you noticed how they handled difficult moments with patience and courtesy. Thank you for sharing your positive experience! M Rolph Business Manager

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Anonymous User - Collected By Engagement Team

May 12, 2025

4 out of 5 stars

They're dealing with my health well
I can't fault it here to be fair, it would be wrong to say anything different. I've never had a problem getting an appointment or speaking to somebody and they're dealing with my health issues well.

I usually book online but if not I ring or walk over. It's four stars as there's always room for improvement.
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you for your honest and positive feedback. We're pleased that you've had consistent success with appointment booking and that we're managing your health issues effectively. We appreciate your recognition that there's always room for improvement – this constructive approach helps us continue to enhance our services for all patients. M. Rolph Business Manager

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Anonymous User - Collected By Engagement Team

May 12, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

No complaints
They're very good, excellent! The appointments are on time, I can book easily enough either on the phone or by coming in. I've got no complaints about this surgery.
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you for this excellent feedback! We're delighted to hear that you find our service excellent, appointments punctual, and booking straightforward. Your positive experience is exactly what we strive to provide for all our patients. M. Rolph Business Manager

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Anonymous User - Collected By Engagement Team

May 12, 2025

2 out of 5 stars

I've not met my doctor
They're not great. I've lived here for four years and I'm yet to meet my doctor.

I've seen nurses for my blood pressure checks and they're always top notch, very polite and helpful. I have the same prescription every month and there's always a delay which is sometimes because the surgery haven't sent the prescription over in time.
  • The Breckland Alliance (School Lane Surgery)

    Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased that you find our nurses top notch, polite, and helpful for your blood pressure checks. However, we're concerned that you haven't met your designated doctor in four years and about the recurring prescription delays. Please contact the surgery directly so we can arrange for you to meet your doctor and investigate the prescription timing issues. We are keen to learn more about these problems and improve our processes. M. Rolph Business Manager