Watton Medical Practice

Watton Medical Practice

Address: Thetford, Norfolk, IP256FA

Reviews Summary

3 out of 5 stars

Based on 163 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

18%

4 star reviews

15%

3 star reviews

11%

2 star reviews

10%

1 star reviews

45%

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Anonymous User

October 1, 2025

1 out of 5 stars

Shocking advice
Firstly couldn't get an appointment while struggling to breath, then told to go pharmacist, I then questioned this, and they said that was wrong, eventually get an appointment with a nurse, who said she couod hear stuff on my chest but my chest is clear, she told me to take PARACETAMOL to help with my breathing !!!??? And that PARACETAMOL reduces inflammation, I'm not medically trained like the nurse is supposed to be, but I know both these statements are false. She should not be giving medical ... advice.
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Anonymous User

September 29, 2025

1 out of 5 stars

Awful with Autism & ADHD Patients
Watton Medical Practice treats Adults with Autism, ADHD or Specific Learning Disabilities really poorly. Watton Medical Practice fails to communicate effectively and clearly with Hospitals and outside organisations particularly with the Right to Choose Pathways leading in unwarranted hardship to patients experiencing complications & distress. Watton Medical Practice has issues communicating to patients in regards to sudden appointments cancellation or rescheduling appointments without informing ... patients. The online forms are overly complicated and often down leading to distressing exposures to phone line call queues often exceeding 40 patients . Watton Medical Practice has consistency issues regarding Doctors as they’re is not set schedule for patients to know when there Doctor is available and doctors are apprehensive to make referrals or treat patients assigned to other doctors.
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Anonymous User - Collected By Engagement Team

September 26, 2025

3 out of 5 stars

Never had any problems
I've never had any problems. I had a problem with my finger and my feet and they sorted it out for me. I don't think there's anything wrong with phone appointments where there's nothing physical to see, that's fine. I think they need more GPs there though - it's built to accommodate more doctors so it's under-utilised.
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Anonymous User

September 5, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Compassionate and lovely ladies
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the care I received from the Community Health Workers during the session they had recently in front of the practice.I am not very good with interacting on the spot but from the very beginning, their approach was warm, respectful, and reassuring. They took the time to listen carefully to my concerns, explained things clearly in a way that was easy to understand, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the interaction.

What stood out most
... was their dedication to going beyond the basics signposting me to useful local services and now I have the right support in place .
Thank you ladies ,you have really made the difference.
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Anonymous User - Collected By Engagement Team

August 15, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Partnership working
Florentina and Tegan work really well with us at the Clubhouse. They've come along and spoken to our group members, and they promote our service with their patients which is fantastic.
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Anonymous User

July 2, 2025

1 out of 5 stars

Complaints
I made a written complaint to this practice and followed all their rules. They stopped my diabetes medication without warning.

When I complained about it I was kicked off the register. I no longer have a doctor.

I have tried to get this sorted through all the proper channels but no one is listening, now I am just waiting until I get so ill that I am forced to take a hospital bed.
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Anonymous User

July 2, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Nurse Experience
I recently took my toddler for his Pre school booster injections. Nurse Michelle Moncur was fantastic, what a lovely, friendly nurse with fantastic bed side manner. She was so kind and really engaged with my little boy. Thank you once again Watton Medical Practice for being great.
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Anonymous User - Collected By Engagement Team

July 2, 2025

1 out of 5 stars

Very poor
I'm not impressed, I signed up as a temporary patient while I'm in Norfolk for a while. I had an appointment with a GP, I think it was a locum, I felt disrespected.

It was very rushed and it wasn't informative. The doctor seemed unprepared to discuss things with me, it felt very poor.

The reception staff today were brilliant though, I'd give them 5/5.
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Anonymous User - Collected By Engagement Team

July 2, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent
Very good. Excellent in fact. The service I get is very good. I saw a nurse today. It was easy making an appointment. I'm generally happy.
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Anonymous User - Collected By Engagement Team

July 2, 2025

4 out of 5 stars

They try their best
They do the best they can in the circumstances, we have a growing population around here and a lot of elderly people. Demand outstrips supply.

It is difficult because they only have on the day appointments. Yesterday there was only one receptionist on and it's too much for one person, elderly patients can't queue for too long.

Today was good for me though, they're very nice and very approachable, and I got everything that I needed.