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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Service

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Staff

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User experience

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Customer service

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Response time

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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. #35 of 41 best companies in 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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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Consulatnt Selection

As I’m not sure what part of my Virtual Lucy experience with HBSUK this survey is referring too, I’m break down my experience:
My appointment with the Physiotherapist went very well and was very helpful. The recommendation from the Physiotherapist was to see a consultant for investigation. The Physiotherapist informed me that I would be provided with a few consultants local to me, so I can arrange an appointment/
This was where I was very disappointed. I received an appointment with a single consultant that was already arranged for me. The date was not possible for me to attend as I was going to be on holiday. I then had to contact the hospital to re-arrange the appointment, where it may have been possible if I had a choice I could have arranged an appointment with a different consultant that was free before my holiday.

12 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. We are glad to hear your appointment was helpful. We understand that having a single, pre-arranged appointment that conflicted with your holiday was frustrating, especially when you expected more options. We are reviewing our process for consultant referrals to ensure we provide choices that better suit individual needs and schedules. If we can help with any further issues, please email at support@hbsuk.co.uk.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The concept is excellent but I had…

The concept is excellent but I had great trouble getting the video call to work. I couldn't grant the appropriate permissions so I had to have a regular phone call

28 April 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your feedback and will investigate these technical issues. If there is anything else we can help you with, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was not approved the correct treatment

I was not approved the correct treatment

13 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 improve our service/ fix your issue for you/ etc. Please email us on support@hbsuk.co.uk

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had video appointment

Had video appointment. Couldn’t login in. When I did login there was no claim showing or appointment booked. Phoned for help and call was disconnected.
Consultant phoned me and discussion took place.

15 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We’re sorry you’ve experienced technical issues when using the HBS platform service and thank you for your feedback which I have shared with our technical team to investigate further. We appreciate it may have been frustrating when you tried to use the service. If we can help with any further issues, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good interaction with a physio…

Very good interaction with a physio over the phone. Exercise plan sent via email easy to read and execute. Thanks b

13 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your feedback! We're glad you found the phone interaction helpful and the exercise plan clear and easy to follow.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic assistance and understanding.

Fantastic assistance and understanding, and an appointment was made for me at the earliest opportunity. I was taken great care of when booking an appointment.

11 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience! We're glad we could provide fantastic assistance and understanding, and that your appointment was booked promptly.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The Service i got once the appointment…

The Service i got once the appointment was made was great. But unable to work out how to make an appointment, in the end phoned and a member of staff at AXA Healthcare booked it for me

13 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're glad the service met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback regarding appointment booking and will review our process. If there is anything else we can help you with, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good at listening to problems and…

Very good at listening to problems and had read through answers to questions I was given prior to appointment.

14 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're pleased to hear that our team was attentive and prepared for your appointment. Thank you for your review!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My examination with the physiotherapist…

My examination with the physiotherapist was excellent. She dealt with me in a professional and empathetic way. However, the technology let us down. In spite of my camera and microphone testing OK, we could not establish a video link and had to do it by phone. That should be looked into. I am reasonably adept at Zoom and Team video conferencing, but this did not work.

13 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We are glad our clinician provided excellent care. We appreciate your feedback and will investigate these technical issues. If there is anything else we can help you with, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful

Quick to get appointment, good physio knowledge

8 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your feedback. We are glad our service was quick and knowledgeable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Physio Enquery

HBS was prompt in scheduling time with a physio therapist, to guide on my recovery

14 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
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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

would recommend

Simple easy to use booking system. Helpful and knowlegable staff

5 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your feedback! We're glad our booking system was easy and our staff helpful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly professional service

Friendly, professional service, appointments were available very quickly, diagnosis and prompt referral.

13 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your feedback! We're glad our service was friendly and professional. It's great you received a prompt diagnosis and referral.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Triage

Booking, service, user experience all good. When HBSUK consultant could not get through on video call, she telephoned me promptly.

14 May 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with our booking, service, and user experience. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from HBSUK

We're so glad you found the HBS platform easy to use! We appreciate your positive feedback.

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