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Hear from our own patients about they feel being a patient of Vine Medical Group and their experiences. Click here to find out more.

Michael

Every thing went very smooth thank you

Every thing went very smooth thank you

5

01 Jul 2023

Source: TrustPilot

I Barrowcliffe

Friendly receptionist

Friendly receptionist, comfy waiting room and appt was on time. Very good first visit.

5

29 Jun 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Linda

Great phone appt…

I got to speak with a great member of staff she's very encouraging and straight talking she knows me well and knows I like straight talking no flannel. She's very encouraging.

5

28 Jun 2023

Source: Trustpilot

William Kerr

The nurse answered all my questions

The appointment was on time. The nurse answered all my questions and very helpfully My ECG test was carried out quickly and easily ?? The nurse then told me what would happen to my results Easily a 5 Star ? service ?

5

25 Jun 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Tracy

My double visit

I had two appointments in the same day and both visits were positive and the nurse and doctor were really informative .. a great visit ..

5

23 Jun 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Jeannie Crook

Doctor was caring

Doctor was caring, diagnosed swiftly and listened to me the patient.

5

22 Jun 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Jenny Ashman

65 health check

Very friendly and informative. Showed an interest in me and what I do to get the best out of my appointment.

4

21 Jun 2023

Source: NHS UK

Roland Bloy

The visit yesterday was very…

The visit yesterday was very professional and on time

4

20 Jun 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Sarah

Very efficient service.

I booked my nurse appointment via NHS app and it was quick and easy to use. The app gave me multiple dates and times I could choose from which was great as I am a patient working full time and trying to book around meetings etc used to be a nightmare. Stakes lodge staff were polite and friendly. I was in and out literally in a few minutes for a warfarin blood check. Very efficient service.

5

12 Jun 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Shirley Johnson

Friendly practice

Receptionist was very helpful and very happy on the phone, also in person, when I arrived for my appointment. She was also very helpful after my appointment

5

12 Jun 2023

Source: NHS UK

Stephen Chamberlain

Blood pressure stable

Blood pressure stable, no need for increase in meds. Dealt with efficiently.

5

08 Jun 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Robert Sutton

On time and the nurse was very helpful…

On time and the nurse was very helpful in me understanding symptons to watch for etc in connection to diabetis 2

5

05 Jun 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Anonymous

Wonderful practice

I had a recent blood test I find the service is always prompt, efficient and helpful, really useful online sires too.

5

02 Jun 2023

Source: NHS UK

Debbie

Friendly and supportive

The friendliness of the staff makes the experience good, in my opinion. Sometimes you need reassurance when you arrive at a surgery. I have always found the reception staff and medical staff very helpful and very understanding especially as visiting a doctors surgery is quite different now since Covid took place.

4

31 May 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Mary Angela O'Neill

We had a diabetic review with Emma the...

We had a diabetic review with Emma the Diabetic Nurse. Emma was very professional advising the use of insulin and Sitagliptin. Her care and concern was amazing !! Thankyou

5

26 May 2023

Source: Trustpilot

Tracy

Dr Compton is an amazing doctor

Dr Compton is an amazing doctor , she is so understanding and listens. I prefer stakes lodge as the receptionists are so happy and approachable .. and have found forest end receptionists quite rude at times.

5

24 May 2023

Source: Trustpilot

MICHAEL BUCKSEY

Anaemia

The Doctor made my very relaxed and the examination was not stressful in any way .The fallow up is on going and very easy and promp. Thankyou MB

5

22 May 2023

Source: Trustpilot


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