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[Gwladysover]

Update regarding prescription - finally got through to surgery poured out my tale of woe only to be told medication was available at the pharmacy and would be monthly until October, no it’s not, yes it’s just gone through. I’m guessing she sent it through while we were on the phone. Anyway he has a reprieve and hopefully enough time to set up the app.

 

[Gwladysover]

Once you’re sorted it works well, I use it for my repeats.

Here’s hoping…

 

[peteblue]

OMG! I know we've never met but will you come shopping with me? I need a shopping buddy like you. Mr F has the attention span of a gnat and has to be bribed to come with me.

Sounds like a very sensible man……

 

[jazzy]

So , I decided to watch England v China in the women's World Cup whilst I had my lunch.
I've watched a few women's games in the past and always thought the standard was poor.
However England have been excellent playing 3/5/2 . Not sure China are up to much but some of the football from England had been excellent. Really progressive and attacking. Puts Everton to shame.

 

[peteblue]

Fast losing the will to live here. Mr G. called at the pharmacy for his repeat prescription yesterday. The pharmacist hadn’t received authorisation from the surgery, which was unusual so they sent off another request. I called in this morning only to be told it’s still not ready. Emailed surgery as it’s difficult to get through on phone, reply received saying they no longer accept repeat requests by phone or email you have to do it via NHS app. Twenty minutes trying to install app and register, finally achieved that and find out he needs to download photo and proof of ID, he’s not here he’s out today helping his mate painting. Medication needed tomorrow. Currently in a queue trying to get through to the surgery. Aaaaagh.

I phoned the doctors yesterday about repeating the prescription for some tablets we tried for my wife and which she is fine with. Not quite as bad as your experience as they said send in an email. However considering the receptionist is exactly five feet from the on site pharmacy and about fifteen feet from the doctor I decided that I would take a drive out today to get it sorted instead. Pre-Covid all of this was very simple, now we have a three minute wait on the phone while they run through all the options before you speak to anyone. As I say nowhere near as problematic as your experience but it’s of a lower customer service standard to what we had prior…..

 

[peteblue]

Not perfect but I am happy :-
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Excellent work blue……

 

[peteblue]

Update regarding prescription - finally got through to surgery poured out my tale of woe only to be told medication was available at the pharmacy and would be monthly until October, no it’s not, yes it’s just gone through. I’m guessing she sent it through while we were on the phone. Anyway he has a reprieve and hopefully enough time to set up the app.

These apps are taking over the world. Imagine it in a pub where you have to use an app to place your order….

-three page read on drink awareness, then press ‘yes I have read the advice’…

-press 1 for beer, 2 for lagers, 3 for cider, 4 for wine, 5 for spirits etc etc

*presses 1*

- press 1 for Pedigree, 2 for guest beer, 3 for Guinness

- you made an error, press 1 for Pedigree, 2 for guest beer, 3 for Guinness

*presses 1*

- press 1 for a pint, press 2 for a half

*presses 1

-how would you like to pay, press 1 for debit card, 2 for Mastercard, 3 for American Express etc etc

*goes to another pub*………..

 

[bigjonny]

These apps are taking over the world. Imagine it in a pub where you have to use an app to place your order….

-three page read on drink awareness, then press ‘yes I have read the advice’…

-press 1 for beer, 2 for lagers, 3 for cider, 4 for wine, 5 for spirits etc etc

*presses 1*

- press 1 for Pedigree, 2 for guest beer, 3 for Guinness

- you made an error, press 1 for Pedigree, 2 for guest beer, 3 for Guinness

*presses 1*

- press 1 for a pint, press 2 for a half

*presses 1

-how would you like to pay, press 1 for debit card, 2 for Mastercard, 3 for American Express etc etc

*goes to another pub*………..

I use the app in Wetherspoons without any problems, and before anyone goes eeuugghh Wetherspoons it’s often one of the few places you can get in as an away supporter.

 

[peteblue]

I use the app in Wetherspoons without any problems, and before anyone goes eeuugghh Wetherspoons it’s often one of the few places you can get in as an away supporter.

How long does it take to order 2 beers, a half of Guinness, 1 gin and tonic Bombay Saphire with Fevertree elderflower tonic, no ice in a straight glass, 1 gin and tonic Gordon’s gin and Cucumber tonic bowl glass one third with ice. Two packets of crisps, plain and cheese& onion, one packet of cashews and one salted peanuts…..asking for a couple of friends…..

 

[bigjonny]

How long does it take to order 2 beers, a half of Guinness, 1 gin and tonic Bombay Saphire with Fevertree elderflower tonic, no ice in a straight glass, 1 gin and tonic Gordon’s gin and Cucumber tonic bowl glass one third with ice. Two packets of crisps, plain and cheese& onion, one packet of cashews and one salted peanuts…..asking for a couple of friends…..

Don’t know, I only have to get four pints

 

[jazzy]

These apps are taking over the world. Imagine it in a pub where you have to use an app to place your order….

-three page read on drink awareness, then press ‘yes I have read the advice’…

-press 1 for beer, 2 for lagers, 3 for cider, 4 for wine, 5 for spirits etc etc

*presses 1*

- press 1 for Pedigree, 2 for guest beer, 3 for Guinness

- you made an error, press 1 for Pedigree, 2 for guest beer, 3 for Guinness

*presses 1*

- press 1 for a pint, press 2 for a half

*presses 1

-how would you like to pay, press 1 for debit card, 2 for Mastercard, 3 for American Express etc etc

*goes to another pub*………..

Totally with you Pete.
A lot of establishments have used the cover of COVID to introduce this nonsense in the call of health and safety.
It's just ridiculous and when me and Mrs J went into a restaurant where you had to download the app to order , like you , we walked out.

 

[roydo]

Walk in the pub.

"Usual Mark?"

"Yes please"

Apptastic using actual people to talk to.

 

[jazzy]

Walk in the pub.

"Usual Mark?"

"Yes please"

Apptastic using actual people to talk to.

In one!

 

[TommyDavo]

Walk in the pub.

"Usual Mark?"

"Yes please"

Apptastic using actual people to talk to.

Don’t even get asked, it just gets poured

 

[roydo]

Don’t even get asked, it just gets poured

When it is my round, it is "Me, Turk and Kev mate".

"Guinness or rum for Kev?"

"You off after this one Kev?"

"Aye"

"Rum for Kev mate".

Its the same with the postie. Royal Mail have an app, (apparently) that lets you give them delivery options, like leave in the shed etc. I bumped into mine earlier and said if I am out just leave it round the back.

Does my nut all this app stuff.