The NHS really has a bad rep here in the UK and I usually hear only folks complaining about the…read moresystem and about their GP. Let me instead give a shout-out to Gray's Inn Medical Practice: you're doing really well and I appreciate that you're always accommodating. We moved (back) to the UK last year and eventually we were facing the task of finding a GP. Here, you're generally being assigned a GP based on where you live, but that didn't really make sense for us: we'd be living in a temporary place for a few months before moving back to our old flat in a different area. This is where Gray's Inn Medical Practice comes in: they don't have a "catchment area" but accept folks from different parts of London. I've been to the practice several times now for blood tests etc. and it's been a good experience every time. The best thing: someone actually picks up the phone when you call them, which wasn't the case at my previous GP. Please note: if you're looking for a "steady" doctor/nurse that recognizes you, this ain't the place. But everyone I've interacted with has been super friendly.

Outstanding! I arrived for blood tests on a Saturday as it…read moreis a walk in clinic. I was expecting a long delay and was armed with a book! I forgot my form and only had it in pdf on my phone, no problem! They let me email them it and they printed it off for me, no stress. I was seen within twenty seconds of my form being printed out. Unbelievable service it was excellent. The nurse that took my blood was polite and great at taking blood. All over the Christmas period where the NHS is getting slammed. Thank you!!!!!

I do find it hard to fairly rate a hospital considering I generally detest them, and would award…read moreevery reputable doctor a medal for enduring their working environment. This hospital marks the place where I was diagnosed with a chronic condition, so my feelings are especially poignant. Nonetheless, during my multiple teenage stays, my mother would lovingly sneak in whatever gorgeous deli snacks were available in the the locale, so you can't really fault the area though the hospital itself was grim. However no NHS hospital visit has ever been a truly joyous experience!

OK, so i understand that if anything happens to you that requires a hospital trip, you are probably…read morenot going to think, "humm, which one to I want to go to?", but still, I want to give Teddington hospital props because they pretty much saved my life a few years ago. First of all, and importantly, this is NOT an A+E ward. If your injuries are really serious don't go here. This is a walk in centre for minor injuries, burns and illnesses. emergency contraception and x-rays. You don't need an appointment to come here. Which is good for me because a couple of years ago I was going about my daily business, had just had a yummy tuna sandwich for lunch, and all of a sudden had a red rash all over my body. I was taken to Teddington hospital, where there were no queues and seen immediately. The nurse took one look at me and asked if I had eaten tuna for lunch. I said I had and she quickly diagnosed it as eating fish that has botulism which can shut down the major organs of your body within a couple of hours. An hour later, a stint under an oxygen mask and dosed up to the eyeballs with antihistamines I was free to go. Had I not been seen to so quickly, something much worse could have happened, but thanks to the nurse I am sitting here happily with a cup of tea (and no more tuna sandwiches).

Teddington Hospital is not an A&E hospital, and you are unlikely to be visiting relatives here…read more Instead, this is a minor injuries walk in unit (though obviously, some can't walk in, as they've injured their feet). This place has become, however, so much more. Since it has become increasingly difficult to get an appointment at local doctor's surgeries, it has become a bit of an emergency surgery - where people go when they have an ailment or injury and are finding it impossible to see their own GP. Especially on weekends, there can be quite a long wait - over 3 hours sometimes. You'll be seen by a triage nurse first, then a 'normal' nurse, and, depending on the injury or ailment, you may well be treated by the nurse, or you may be asked to wait to see a doctor. For the most part, I have found the care there to be friendly yet professional and efficient. I have never visited there for my own problems. but I have taken my daughter there a couple of times, and my husband has also visited a few times - most recently for cellulitus. There is an onsite pharmacy, and a small (very small) and bumpy car park. The building is quite an old and imposing one, and there is a memorial at the front for our war dead. I do hope this hospital survives rounds of NHS cuts. It provides an invaluable service to the local 'walking wounded', thus sparing the two local A&E hospitals (West Middlesex and Kingston) some less serious conditions.

I had a very good experience at this walk-in centre and would recommend it for seeking treatment…read moreadvice or routine medical care. I was referred here for treatment when the cold symptoms I had continued to worsen after 10 days. The staff were polite and efficient. The wait time to see the nurse was less than 30 minutes (mind you, this was a Monday morning in late June and not the peak of cold and flu season). The physical examination she conducted was thorough, hands-on, and certainly unlike anything I have experienced in the USA.* At first, the exam seemed too rudimentary to possibly be an effective diagnostic tool, but I was wrong. The nurse also had a significant number of questions to ask, along with inquiring as to how my specialist in Los Angeles had treated these same symptoms on previous occasions. The nurse seemed impressed by what I recounted to her, stating that the diagnostics and treatment my specialist in LA. had administered were rather advanced. Even so, I found her examination and line of questioning impressive. As it turned out, her diagnosis and prognosis were spot on. Even better, this service would have cost me at least 250 US dollars at my physician in Los Angeles, whereas it only cost me 25 pounds in the UK. Based on this one experience, I wouldn't hesitate to come here again. Hours of operation... Monday-Friday 8.00am-8.00pm Saturday-Sunday 10.00am-8.00pm (also Bank Holidays) closed Christmas Day * In America, physicians are reluctant to touch patients unless absolutely necessary, lest they be sued. Americans tend to be overly litigious.

Friendly nurses! What a relief to walk into an NHS clinic and not be greeted with either a…read moredeathstare, apathetic look, or derision. Those three describe my two previous encounters with the NHS so luckily I haven't been sick much in the last 3 years. Now to be fair, I'm actually a fan of the NHS. Sure I hate paying NI taxes as much as anyone, but I do appreciate not having to pay when I do need to use a hospital. However, I've heard the horror stories and lived in a slight fear that I may shoplift a few germs inadvertently while I'm there due to lower the spectacular conditions that result when you put too many people into too small a space and fail to provide enough funding (which has been spent on fancy ways to blow up caves). This slightly irrational fear is made worse when you are going to a walk-in clinic which in the states would be crammed with coughing, dirty, mostly homeless people who have no private medical insurance to rely on. Luckily, within 30 seconds of walking into the Soho Walk-in Clinic, my fears were put to rest. The receptionists are very friendly and patiently took me through the process of registering and explained the next few steps. The waiting room was quite spacious and turnover fairly high so everyone was spaced several seats apart. A selection of newspapers and magazines (fairly recent) were also provided in case you didn't have a phone or book to keep you occupied. The place was also very clean which is quite a feat when you are catering to sneezing and coughing invalids. After being called in for a quick screening which consisted of a few questions, I was told it would be under an hour before I saw the nurse. I should note that there are only nurses here and not full doctors so if you are seriously ill they will likely have to refer you to one of the full hospitals. However, for most things they are more than capable of diagnosing and dosing you up. About 30 minutes after the screening, I was called in to see a nurse. First off, she was hilarious. I do appreciate it when they give you a bit of banter rather than just rattling off questions in as efficient a manner as possible. While taking my blood pressure we had a bit of a chat about things and she was pretty good with explaining what she was about to do. It was also a fairly educational experience as I learned that I was borderline overdosing on paracetamol (too many Lemsip Max tablets in one day) and that it can have serious consequences like stopping your heart. Fair enough, I will follow the instructions more carefully from now on. I was diagnosed with tonsillitis in about 10 seconds flat and given penicillin right there. I definitely appreciate being dispensed drugs on site as it avoids an annoying trek and wait to Boots when you just want to feel better. My nurse was also good at explaining the importance of following the full 10 day regime despite the fact I'd likely feel fine after 3 days. If she hadn't mentioned it, I would have been very tempted to stop after a few days (I don't like taking pills) but that would have helped push along the development of a penicillin resistant strain which isn't good for anyone. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience and would definitely recommend the Soho Walk-in clinic to everyone. I'll be going there as my first stop next time I'm sick for sure!

I have never had anything other than great service from everyone at the medical centre…read more very happy.

GPs: I had to talk to a different doctor every time I consulted. Most seem bored and uncaring, if…read morenot plain rude. One of them diagnosed me with something I didn't have based on very little evidence. One of them gave an incorrect answer to a basic but crucial question of mine. One of them could not make their own decisions + failed to clearly mention all symptoms on my referral letter, which made my problem seem less urgent than it actually was. Reception staff: Most are rude and incredibly difficult to communicate with. I have been given inaccurate information on several occasions as well as the wrong testing kit. Also, patients are asked to wear a face covering but reception staff don't (as of July 2020). Overall, virtually every experience I have had with this practice has been unbelievably disappointing and I am truly worried about other people who have far more serious conditions and whose health lies in the hands of Riverside Medical Centre's GPs and reception staff.

I think the plus point to any hospital is if you can walk out alive. Well, I'm writing a review…read morewhich means I made it out. Seriously, I have always been of two minds about Lewisham Hospital & NHS in general. I have had to be treated there 3 times, two of which were quite serious including my recent issue. There are some hit or misses about the place but as I said I lived to tell the tale and well, all things considered they did a really good job. I must say it is much cleaner here now than when I first had to stay over some years back.

Good morning I recently had to go to Lewisham A&E and I just want to…read morepraise them for their excellent care. I felt nervous about being in hospital and yet once being attended to I was fully confident that I was being checked over properly. I am very, very fortunate to have such a clean and professional facility available to me. Thank you to the doctor and nurses. Sophie Kirkham

I do not recommend Dr. Bataille or The Medical Chambers Kensington. The skin check was shockingly…read moresuperficial, and the interaction dismissive. I found a serious lack of ethical care, especially around informed consent and communication. Procedures were done without clear explanation or discussion of options, and I was not involved in decisions about my treatment. The billing was confusing and non-transparent, with unexpected double charges (one for the doctor, one for the clinic - both, overpriced). When I raised concerns, the response was slow, dismissive and disrespectful towards the patient, including repeatedly mischaracterising reasons for concern. This isn't about my diagnosis or outcome--it's about respecting patients' rights to clear, honest information and involvement in their care. Unacceptable.

Three visits to Dr Veronique Bataille and paying the two first ones to remove a wart on my nose. A…read morecoloured spot as the result of those visits. A disaster. I had to wait and insisted writing emails from the 21st of April to the 3rd of May to have a answer from the Dr Bataille not very concerned by the result. Not very profesional!!

It's always a worry trying to find a GP when you move to a new town. If you find yourself living in…read morecentral London, I'd happily recommend the GP practice I have used for 15 years. As well as a surgery in Pimlico, there's a branch surgery at the excellent South Westminster Health Centre in Vincent Square. This also provides referral services such as phlebotomy, a small X-ray and physiotherapy more conveniently than going to a hospital.