Initial Medical Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 212 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently share that the staff members and collection drivers are extremely polite, helpful, and professional during their scheduled visits. People deeply appreciate the reliable waste collection schedules, proactive text notifications, and clear communication provided consistently by the team. Many individuals highlight that representatives go above and beyond to ensure clinical waste is handled efficiently. However, some customers also noted frustrating issues with missed waste collections and delayed support responses. A few reviewers mentioned that these unexpected collection failures caused significant challenges and disruptions for their daily business operations.

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Staff

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Service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with service, frequently praising reliable collections,... See more

Customer service

Users describe positive interactions with customer service, frequently highlighting excellent support and... See more

Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gary Edge is a very professional initial team member. He is always polite, and friendly to everyone he meets. Gary is very good at communicating with each clinical area to make sure all their needs ar... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Initial for waste collections. It is a worry free experience with collections always made in line with the schedule. They offer a very friendly service with my collector Jack Smith... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is always super friendly and helpful! He always arrives when we are expecting him and always has a kind word or joke to brighten our day! He is quick, efficient, thoughtful, and always helps us... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gareth came to Imperial Dental Group Whitehaven on Monday, 26/01/2026 to collect our clinical waste. He was amazing, a very pleasant man to deal with, very smiley, warm, welcoming. We would love to s... See more

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About Initial Medical

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We are the experts in healthcare waste management and infection control, providing a complete collection, disposal and recycling service for hazardous and offensive waste produced by businesses and organisations associated with healthcare provision within the UK. The safe management of healthcare waste is vital to ensure your activities are not a risk to human health.

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Setting the standard in healthcare and infectious waste management in the UK

Local, Expert Consultation
A reliable, effective and fully compliant service, built around customer need, and delivered by our highly trained local teams. ISO 9001:2015 quality accredited.
Integrated Technology
Technology is fully integrated into our operations, providing full traceability of service delivery, electronic waste documentation and the best customer experience possible.
Innovative Solutions
Offering innovative healthcare waste management services and infection control products to help break the chain of transmission and prevent cross infection.
Legal Compliance
Keeping our customers compliant with the complex legislation and audit requirements surrounding healthcare waste and infection control. #followthecolourcode
Legal ComplianceHealth & Safety
A company with a ‘World Class’ Health & Safety record and ISO 45001:2018 accredited.
Sustainability
A company accredited to ISO 14001:2015 environmental standards, and focused on delivering sustainable products and operational solutions.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really disappointed with my experience…

Really disappointed with my experience with Initial Medical. I signed my agreement back at the end of August and have been waiting over 6 weeks for everything to be sorted.

The person who was originally dealing with my agreement stopped getting back to me, despite me sending numerous emails asking for updates. I've also rang several times and been passed between so many different people, but nothing ever seemed to get sorted.

I finally managed to speak to a really lovely lady on the phone today who explained that my agreement hadn't even been processed in the first place! She was very apologetic, even though none of this was her fault, and offered to get everything sorted for me there and then.

Unfortunately, after everything that's happened, I just didn't want to go ahead with the company anymore.

What's made this even more frustrating is that the clinical waste collection was the last thing I needed to arrange before I could start offering my semi-permanent makeup treatments. I've been waiting all this time thinking things were being sorted when nothing had actually been done.

Such a shame because the lady I spoke to today was genuinely lovely and helpful, but overall it's been a really disappointing experience and a complete waste of time.

8 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richard is pleasant and professional

Richard is pleasant and professional. He lets me know if there are any problems with the waste bags. When we had an issue with meds returns last week, he made some phone calls and got everything sorted within 10 minutes.

7 October 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

Shottendane nursing home,

We are happy to hear about your great experience with our team member. We appreciate your feedback regarding the prompt resolution of your medication return issue and the careful handling of your waste bags. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jude is fantastic very friendly and…

Jude is fantastic very friendly and very good at her job

23 September 2026
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Kellie,

Thank you so much for the five-star rating! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and received exceptional, friendly service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service,and keep us up to date…

Great service,and keep us up to date with everything we need to now ,and is a lovely person,

5 October 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

Amanda hannigan,

Thank you so much for the fantastic five-star rating! We are delighted to hear that you experienced excellent service, clear communication throughout the process, and enjoyed interacting with our team member. Your thoughtful feedback means a lot to us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good service

Good communication and service by the local courier

29 September 2026
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Lynwen,

We are happy to hear that our local delivery team provided great service. Thank you for your feedback!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Moira kyle,

We're so glad to hear about your positive experience with us! We are truly glad and appreciate your kind words regarding our services and our technician Andy.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well done jude

23 September 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

Thank you for your 5-star rating and kind words! It’s fantastic to know that Jude took such good care of you. We always strive to provide the best service possible, and your feedback means a lot to our team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from Jude

Excellent customer service from Jude, she is extremely professional and always smiling. Initial deal with arising issues swiftly, would definitely recommend them

23 September 2026
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Vikki,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that our team member provided such professional and swift assistance, always with a positive attitude. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable service

We find Initial very reliable for our nursery. Jude is a fabulous representative of the company and makes sure we have top service.

23 September 2026
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Woodlands playgroup,

We are delighted to hear that you find our services reliable for your nursery. It's wonderful to know that our representative provides such excellent service for your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Initial is quick and effective, we never have any issues.

18 September 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

Smile dental care,

We're so glad to hear that our initial service is quick and effective for you. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An asset to the company

Kamil is a brilliant employee for Initial. Without his help and assistance I wouldn’t have continued my contract.
After months of confusion from the refuse admin team, Kamil was able to solve this problem within half an hour. Very straight with his communication which means that there is clarity every time he collects the bins. Always particular about cleanliness too which is a great addition to his list of positives. I’d go as far as saying he’s an asset to Initial.

21 September 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

Joe,

We are delighted to hear about your exceptional experience with one of our team members. It is wonderful to know that their clear communication and dedication to cleanliness have made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate you sharing your kind words and recognising their valuable contributions. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris is fanastic

Chris is fanastic. Hes always so helpful and polite. The team all enjoy their interactions with him. We all look forward to seeing him on a monday morning.

18 September 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

Carbis bay dental,

We are so pleased to hear such wonderful feedback about our team member! It's fantastic to know that their helpfulness and politeness are appreciated, and that they bring a positive start to your week. We truly value your kind words. And look forward to being at your service again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always helpful

Always helpful
Always giving fantastic service
Keep up the good work

18 September 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

Mel,

We are so glad to hear that our service has consistently met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and continued support.

Initial Medical UK

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Never leave enough bags

14 September 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

Andy,

We understand your frustration regarding the bag supply. We are actively working to ensure sufficient bags are always available for our customers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service. Always had my bins collected on time. No issues and has been a smooth process so far from start to finish. Jack Smith has been liasing with me and has provided excellent service for my business.

20 August 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

ZAM THERAPY,

We're so glad to hear about your positive experience with our service! It's wonderful to know that your bin collections have been timely and that the process has been smooth for your business. We appreciate your kind words.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a bad start with this…

After a bad start with this company...Sarah contacted me with an apology ( Nothing to do with her )and then she went on to be very informative ...it gave me back confidence with This company, Thank you

9 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Initial Medical

Thank you for taking the time to share your updated feedback. We are highly encouraged to learn that Sarah was able to provide assistance.

We are pleased that her informative approach and commitment to resolving the matter have successfully restored your confidence in our organisation. We value your continued patience and look forward to serving you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended service! …

I highly recommend Initial for waste collections. It is a worry free experience with collections always made in line with the schedule. They offer a very friendly service with my collector Jack Smith texting me beforehand to let me know he is collecting on a certain day and also a text post collection to let me know he has emptied my bin and left me some bag. Definitely a safe a secure service. Highly recommended!!

3 September 2026
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Reply from Initial Medical

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with our waste collection services. It's wonderful to know that our scheduled collections and friendly service, including the pre- and post-collection texts, contribute to a worry-free and secure experience for you. We truly appreciate your high recommendation!

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