Phlebotomy Survey Report

Recommendations

• Review and re-organise phlebotomy collections so that the larger surgeries have a later pick-up time than the smaller ones
• The provision of multiple, localised community phlebotomy clinics around the Telford and Wrekin area. These clinics would purely be for phlebotomy services, and available to both adults and children. There would be no parking charges to incur, minimal waiting times, and each clinic could potentially cover a large catchment area
• Provide and/or improve phlebotomy training to staff at GP surgeries in order for patients to get a faster and better-quality phlebotomy appointment
• Improve communication with patients. Ensure that they are aware of the full extent of the services available to them, what their options are (e.g. referral to PRH), and how long they will likely need to wait before they can obtain their results. Make sure that this information is delivered in a clear, consistent, and accurate manner, and that it is fully understood by patients
• If possible, increase the font size on blood test request forms as it has been noted that the font is rather small and can be quite difficult for patients with any vision impairments to read
• Regularly check the quality of services, with particular focus on the service user experience