HBSUK Reviews 5,794

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Looking at 4,177 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff and consultants, often highlighting their informative and empathetic approach. The service is frequently described as efficient, prompt, and easy to access, with many appreciating the quick appointment scheduling and timely communication. Reviewers also found the self-referral process simple and the overall system easy to navigate, making the experience smooth and positive. However, some customers also noted issues with the user experience, mentioning difficulties with video calls, unclear connections, and the system being complicated or hard to follow. There were also concerns about consultation times being too short, leading to feelings of being rushed or not having enough time to explain problems thoroughly. Some people experienced delays in calls or appointments, and a few felt that online assessments were not sufficient for proper diagnosis.

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Staff

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User experience

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I appreciate your help. I found it difficult to navigate through your site to find documents relevant to the process itself. And please, please stop spamming customers with surveys after every step o... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have had three assessments ,online and buy telephone.But I'm not sure 3 was necessary.I was pleased the last assesment resulted in action and have a scan being booked in .Im hoping that after my sc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contacted due to Lower Back Pain. Easy to access and book an appointment for the help I needed. Spoke to a Physio who discussed my symptoms and came up with an exercise plan and arranged a follow up... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Physio rang me right on time and was super friendly and helpful. Gave some sound advice asking questions about my symptoms and promptimg me to give as much detail as possible. I felt reassured as to t... See more

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Company details

  1. Health Consultant

Written by the company

Healthcare Business Solutions UK (HBSUK) gets people the care they need, quickly and gives patients choice in accessing the right care when it's needed. At the heart of what we do is a drive to make healthcare better. We help the NHS and private healthcare providers reduce waiting times and costs by providing digital outpatient services via our Virtual Lucy platform. Alongside this, we provide the NHS will full insourcing solutions to expand on-site clinical capacity and deliver more appointments for patients. We are the only healthcare provider who can deliver these blended care pathways. We take a digital first approach to healthcare via our online outpatients service, Virtual Lucy. This services ensures all cases are assessed by clinical specialists, typically within 72 hours, without the need for a face to face appointment. Patients interact with us at their convenience and from where they want. There is no need to travel to a hospital, reducing carbon emissions and travel costs, helping make healthcare more sustainable. Around 50% of patients using the Virtual Lucy service do not require a follow up. Regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and overseen by a highly experienced Medical Advisory Board, we deliver safe, effective care with best in class governance. Virtual Lucy improves patient outcomes by enabling patients to tell the story in a personalised manner At the same time, standardised questions enforce a consistent clinical approach, with the ability to monitor clinician performance which isn't possible in a standard face to face appointment.

We're making healthcare better

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We get patients the care they need, quickly.
We have four values. Excellence: We don’t settle for anything less than excellence. Patient focus: The patient always matters most. Integrity: We care about what we do and can be trusted to deliver. Collaboration: We always work together and support each other

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lucy??

Lucy???
What a Ridiculous name. I nearly disregarded the text or email because I thought it was spam .
The suggestion to have a “ FaceTime “ appointment for a physiotherapist in Nottingham or a link to a local physio …(obviously I chose the local physio where they could actually be hands on Rather than looking a screen and pointing to myself) is absolutely absurd. I AM NOT IMPRESSED and I’m paying for this.
Endless physio appointments will not work…I’ve been there before. The physio wants continued treatment because they get paid and the insurance company presumably agrees because they don’t have to pay for a consultant and or an MRI.

9 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience. We understand your preference for in-person treatment. We will review our processes to ensure clearer communication and more suitable options are presented. If there is anything we can help you with, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

As a first time user I found the…

As a first time user I found the experience as bad as using the current GP system on the NHS. It seemed "hidden away",complicated and not at all easy to follow. Axa Doctor at Hand is a breeze in comparison - used last night for my son and previously for myself prior to a hip issue.

8 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

Thank you for your comments. We’re sorry you don’t feel using the HBS platform helped you. Our aim is to get everyone the right care as quickly as possible, and we aim to deliver an excellent service for all patients. Please tell us more about your experience so we can look into this for you. Please email us on support@hbsuk.co.uk

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Was slow processing after urgent MRI…

Excellent customer service, however slow processing after urgent MRI was done - i.e MRI image and radiographer report review, follow up consultation arranged 5 days later.

14 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

Thanks for sharing your feedback which we will pass onto the relevant team. If there is anything we can help you with, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

this appoint with Dr Chris was great

this appoint with Dr Chris was great. He was knowledgeable and helped me quickly

1 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're glad your appointment was great and our clinician was knowledgeable and helped you quickly.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Initial assessment is a bit tricky, but excellent once approved

I've generally had an exceptional experience with this company, once I've got the initial assessment, which can be a bit confusing and having to wait to hear back if my claim has been approved. But thereafter the service has been brilliant.

19 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're pleased to hear you've had an exceptional experience overall! We appreciate your feedback regarding the initial assessment process.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to access

18 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re pleased to hear you had a positive experience of using the HBS platform.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick to arrange an appointment.

Quick to arrange an appointment.
Clear and concise diagnosis and strategy to deal with the issue.

18 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're pleased you found it easy to arrange an appointment and appreciated our clear diagnosis and strategy. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Appointment on time

Appointment on time, as easy as any explanations over the phone, quick result.

18 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your feedback and are glad your appointment was on time, with clear explanations and a quick result.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very prompt and easily accessible.

Very prompt and easily accessible.

The recommended physio programme worked well to resolve the problematic pain. Also, the expert advice gave me the confidence and assurance that the exercises were the correct activities to undertake.

2 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

Great to hear using the HBS platform has helped you get the right care quickly. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick easy to use

Quick easy to use. Referred face to face quickly

18 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your feedback! We're glad our service was quick and easy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

quick and easy

quick and easy

19 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

Great to hear using the HBS platform has helped you get the right care quickly. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Referral consultation good but poor since

The referral booking and consultation was good but since then I’ve been unable to get an appointment for treatment. There aren’t any reputable treatment centres close to my home address on their system. Delays between calls and emails is not what I’d expect from private healthcare.

15 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate you sharing your experience which we will pass onto the relevant team. If there is anything we can help you with, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great session

Great session with clear explanation & guidance

19 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We are pleased you found the session great, with clear explanations and guidance. We appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Appointment arranged swiftly and completed within 3 days - excellent service. MRI scan appointment ran to time and staff were helpful and supportive, making it a positive experience.

20 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're pleased to hear your appointment was arranged swiftly. Thank you for your positive feedback about our helpful staff!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and efficient process to progress…

Fast and efficient process to progress my issue to the next stage. Clear communication from the Physio

19 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're glad our process was fast and efficient, and that our clinician provided clear communication. We appreciate your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Virtual Lucy is awful

Virtual Lucy is awful It is a waste of time and money. Bring back people.

15 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We’re sorry you don’t feel your experience lived up to your expectations. We’d like to understand your feedback in more detail so we can look into this for you. Please email us on support@hbsuk.co.uk.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great assessment with Jamie

Great assessment with Jamie. Listened to all my concerns, gave me some things to do and referred me for face to face physio sessions. Got an appointment with the physio the following day. Great service

18 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with your assessment and the prompt follow-up. We appreciate you sharing your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am awaiting an appointment that i was…

I am awaiting an appointment that i was told would be contacted directly by the hospital for an MRI and have heard nothing

12 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We always aim to deliver prompt, effective care. However, there are, on occasions, unavoidable but short waits for certain tests / scans. Our contact centre tracks all imaging referrals and are efficient in chasing results to reduce potential delays.

A member of our team will be in contact, in the meantime If we can help with any further issues, please email at support@hbsuk.co.uk.

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