I am really impressed with this family practice. I've seen several doctors here for a few random issues and they have always been very helpful and kind. A few times I've had to make an emergency appointment and was always able to get one. I highly recommend it. read more

This is an excellent practice and I am saddened by the comments made by the person returning form Australia. Heathbridge is an excellent practice that provides first class service under the restraints of Governement cuts. I would disagree with the comment that the doctors have "become so infatuated with budgets" they are not infatuated but managing the resources that a National Health Service provides for all - regardless of whether people have paid into it or not. read more

I have just moved back to the UK after ten years living in Australia , I have been a little shocked how over this time away the NHS and Doctors have become so infatuated with budgets and have no problem in being open about this with their patents Heath bridge medical practice is a prime example of this . My little boy has an occasional bad night cough, in Australia he was prescribed a drug that worked amazingly well for the very rare time it was needed . I requested this drug at heathbridge and was told although it would be fine to use and it would of course work it was "very expensive" being 40 pounds ....this the doctor was very hesitant to do for me ..and initially refused saying this would be flagged up by the managers , She suggested that should the cough come back ..I should take him in late at night /early morning to A+E to sit and wait for some of this drug!! I couldn't believe that she was actually serious and was happy to place my 3 year old son in great discomfort and a prolonged wait in A+E so the practice would stay in budget After a few "frank" words it was agreed that I can have the drugs that will help my little boy if I agreed to pay privately for them ..(happy to do this) ...but it does go to show this practice in its true light. This is also not the first time practice budget have been brought into the conversation when discussing drugs I have required for myself or family . If your NHS you are very much second class ..i would not trust or wish to be seen by this practice should I ever have a serious problem . My summery of Heathbridge would be , generally OK , but I do have the feeling that the doctors feel the patients get what they pay for (or not NHS ) Since my multiple brushes with "budgets" I no longer trust I will get the full medical picture or best advice / drugs from this practice and will be moving in the next few months . read more