Friends & Family Test
Friends & Family Test Results
2025
September Feedback
Very good quick and efficient. Many thanks.
Telephone lady helpful with arranging appt and gd to get a text reminder. The blood tests were arranged when due and the nurse was professional and reassuring. Thankyou for monitoring me.
I was seen exactly on time and my blood test was carried out very efficiently.
Nurse was very kind and helpful.
Thorough and supportive. Advised on further tests.
Prompt and courteous attention.
Dr Smith is always so helpful and didn’t dismiss how I was feeling, she was very thorough and knew what she was looking for and why. Thank you for taking the time to understand what I needed.
Very friendly staff.
Appointment ran to time and was very professional.
I was treated with care, compassion and consideration by Dr Sookun, thank you so much
If I could get to see the doctor if my choice and the same doctor each time I would have scored higher. Seeing multiple doctors for the same illness is not always satisfactory.
The nurse was excellent and made sure my wonderful was cleaned and dressed appropriately.
Got an appointment very quickly.
Checked thoroughly and reassured, clear on what to do if no improvement.
Quick and very professional.
From appointment to on going follow treatment very efficient.
Great doctor, seen quickly.
No wait I was the only person there. And I parked ok which is a first!!!!
Face to face Appointment was made for me after I filled in a triage form online. Doctor listened to my issues and was sympathetic and understanding.
Excellent treatment.
Dr was very good.
Nurse treated my problem immediately.
Mr Patel is always kind, gentle and efficient – as he was today. He makes a visit to your excellent surgery completely comfortable.
Did what it said on the tin.
Very helpful with my questions.
Warm welcome, professional but relaxed, efficient and structured.
Excellent kind service.
Because she was very good when she took my blood.
Very prompt and friendly service.
Phlebotomy very quick and efficient but still friendly.
The service from everyone is always excellent.
Quick service and no problems with the Nurse.
They listen to me and give me the right advice.
Nurse was thorough and friendly.
Staff are friendly and efficient. Not too many problems getting an appointment when needed.
Always good, always come back to you when you email or call an appointments readily available.
Well I have been treated very well so no complaints.
Very polite staff. Quick and efficient.
Seen on time and receptionist helpful.
Dr Roberts addressed my concerns quite deeply and helpfully.
Needed an on the day appointment and was seen and treated quickly.
The process went smoothly and as the advanced nurse practitioner saw me and I needed to be seen by the GP that was set up immediately ( not a week or two weeks later) it’s important for the patient that this happens, as a long time patient I was so happy with both interactions, thank you for that.
Staff generally offer professional, kind service despite the constraints put on them.
The doctor was very thorough and talked to me to discuss what happens next.
Receptionist was very helpful and the Doctor I see was lovely. He had a lovely manner and took time to explain everything. My follow up was also very good and all the information was provided to me. What a lovely doctor. Thank you for your time and care. Xx
Emma is very helpful and well informed.
The whole experience of planning for our trip with the travel expertise of the nurses has been incredible. Thank you so much to them both.
Doctor gave me clear instructions for the way forward.
Dr Smith is excellent and explains her diagnosis very clearly.
Because the nurse in question was very professional and took time to examine me and put my mind at rest.
Emma always on time friendly I feel comfortable always asks how you doing and I feel she cares.
Always prompt,thorough ,& friendly staff.
very nice doctor and staff who helped me.
Helpful advice given, very understanding.
Had appointment on time.
I got an appointment on the morning of calling, however couldn’t book an appointment in advance.
Linda Lomax has looked after my wound with great expertise and care. She has also consulted.colleagues with special expertise on my behalf. As a result I feel I have returned to my normal life quickly after what has been a challenging experience.
Knowledgeable and friendly staff.
New to the area, people at the surgery very polite and helpful. Thank you.
All good as needed.
Helpful and friendly.
Once in front of the doctor the service was excellent just takes so long to get an appointment.
very nice service,the staff is nice and helpful.
Helpful, thorough and knowledgeable advice given.
Seen on time and physio was very helpful.
The high standards as set by this surgery I am pleased to say continue.
The nurses at HCS, particularly Charlotte, are exceptional.
The practice nurses and doctors are very good in helping me to resolve my medical issues.
Surgery tries to accommodate patients needs.
Friendly and efficient. Felt like a really personal service. The staff really are great.
Very helpful receptionist returned call in less than half an hour. Given appointment to see Doctor on the same day.
In surgery experience was excellent. I found the nurse practioner knowledgeable and reassuring. Getting the appointment was not easy.
Because I received good service.
“Dr Roberts was very helpful and had a really pleasant bedside manner especially as I was a bit embarrassed by being examined by a male.
I would stress that all staff and Doctors at Houghton close surgery are helpful and professional.”
Very satisfying.medication was supplied as necessary.
Everything went as expected from completing the on line form, to being seen.
I was seen on time n the doctor, I felt, was very informative to my ailment.
As before, Linda’s care and attention to detail were both excellent. Her judgement on the healing of my leg inspired confidence.
I was given an appointment with the doctor of my choice within a reasonable time and the doctor listened attentively and gave appropriate help for which I am very grateful.