Econsult works well
The phones are busy but econsult works very well as an alternative and the care received at the surgery is very good. At time one member of the reception team can be a little less friendly but it's not all the time and it must be a difficult job. In my job we have these small amplifiers attached to our windows so when talking to people we can hear what they are saying and the same for them. This could be added to the windows at the surgery to help hear what receptionists are saying.