HBSUK Reviews 

6,112
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

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Evaluating 3,870 reviews, customers had a great experience with this company, consistently praising the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and excellent knowledge, often noting their understanding and supportive approach. Many appreciate the quick and efficient service, with appointments secured promptly and video calls working smoothly. Reviewers highlight the ease of access to care and the speed of arranging scans, enabling rapid advice and treatment. However, some customers noted issues with automated follow-up processes, describing them as confusing or unhelpful, sometimes leading to unclear next steps or unfulfilled promises. A few other people also felt that obtaining appropriate referrals or appointments could be challenging, experiencing delays or being offered unsuitable options. Additionally, some reviewers mentioned long wait times, unprofessional staff interactions, or a lack of follow-up on promised information.

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Staff

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User experience

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good: Registering a claim is quick. Got a video appointment really quickly (same day). Physio I spoke to was really helpful and recommended next steps were just what I wanted. Bad: Follow-up was a co... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

No problem with the video chat, very easy, understood all my symptoms. Confirmed I was to be referred to my consultant Dr Greer at Spire Wellesley Southend However received an e-mail to advise I was... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Wouldn’t say it was great! Instructions on how to connect etc a bit complicated - hook up with medic was good except she hadn’t been told anything about my husband’s problem so had to repeat it all. O... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to book appointment however one of the specialists offered as “best fit” had no appointments for the next 5 months. Managed to book an appointment for a Video call a little over a week away. Foll... See more

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Company details

  1. Health Consultant

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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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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hopeless user experience

Called HBSUK on 3 occasions to report an issue stopping consultants booking appointments for me. Spoke with 3 different people, all of whom promised to resolve the issue and call me back. One of them allegedly handles complaints! None of them called back or resolved the issue which still persists.
One sounded about as interested as a teenager disturbed from gaming in their bedroom, and another put on that disinterested irritating croaky gen z voice.
Totally unprofessional and doing AXA a great disservice

23 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We are very sorry to learn of the difficulties you experienced with our service and the lack of follow-up. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not had a appointment sorted

Not had a appointment sorted

24 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. If you would like to discuss this further or require any additional assistance, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience with clear instruction

Easy to book an initial appointment, with clear step-by-step guidance and quick referral for a second opinion and tests. The service I received over the phone to a query was also clear, understandable and really helpful.

15 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

Thank you for your 5* review! We're so glad to hear the booking process was easy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy to use

Very easy to book, and Mr. Thomas Haigh was extremely helpful and friendly - he answered all my questions in an clear, concise and informative manner

19 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're so glad booking was easy for you. We appreciate your kind words about our team member's helpfulness and clear, informative answers. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The whole experience has been…

The whole experience has been appalling, from AXA telling me my policy has expired, despite it only commencing 1/1/26 to the documents generated by VirtualLucy being addressed to my previous address despite it being updated 3 months ago
I have contacted my company HR team who are taking it up on my behalf

22 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We are sorry to learn of the issues you've faced with your policy and documents. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. If you would like to discuss this further or require any additional assistance, please contact us on 0115 857 3842.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast efficient service …

Fast efficient service with a great understanding of any issue. Friendly with an easy approachable personality.

19 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're so glad you experienced fast, efficient service and appreciated our team's understanding and approachable personality!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Much appreciated.

24 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

Thank you for you 5* review ! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service.

Excellent customer service and speedy help.

24 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your feedback and are glad our service was excellent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Telephone consultation

Easy to use the service to book the consultation. Was called at the allocated time. Person I spoke to extremely helpful & polite

23 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're so glad you found our booking service easy to use and that your consultation was on time. We appreciate your kind words.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Axa recommended physio but too complicated and worst service

I was recommended by Axa as part of my private care, I don't have any exercise listed and it simply looks way too complicated trust me I am from technology. I wasted 2 days of mince waiting for the exercises. I wouldn't recommend this app based on my experience . Based on this reply I have contacted your phone and explained the issue and sent 4 to 5 follow up emails have been sent. I can't believe that I have been left nothing for more than a week without any updated. Sorry this isn't acceptable, my condition worsened relying on you to provide service with private care but you left me in pain and frustration. Based on my experience, I don't even know why Axa is using this company may be it's cheaper something but the service is totally zilch. I had a call from you staff, physio went on holiday so i am left in pain ? do you not have notes or hand overs , can someone alternative pick up this when you charge through private care don't you feel you have the responsibilities to care for the people? so many questions and I don't think it feels professional or cared I can't recommend this at all, please do avoid and go some where else. I can provide all the follow up and evidences if you need.

23 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

Thank you for your feedback, we're really sorry to hear about your experience. We would like to follow up with you and understand what further we can do to help, we can be contacted at your convenience on 0115 857 3843.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good

Very good, initial referral was excellent, was very prompt!

15 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're glad to hear your initial referral was excellent and prompt. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Unhelpful advice Given some options for physio with…

Given some options for physio with inadequate details of locations. Just mileage from my home, street location and post code. No reference to borough or district so impossible to know whether any of these places was accessible. Only way would be to write down post codes etc, and look each of them up before deciding. Hopelessly impractical and unhelpful!

24 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your feedback regarding the accessibility of the physio options. We recognise how crucial clear location details are, and we are reviewing our communication process to include more comprehensive geographical information.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and helpful

Very professional and helpful. Understood my needs and helped to provide a suitable program to assist

19 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We're glad our team was professional and helpful, and that we could provide a suitable program to assist you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good slightly late but I was…

All good slightly late but I was informed so no problem understood my concerns listened and arranged appt quickly

24 June 2026
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Reply from HBSUK

We appreciate your understanding regarding the slight delay. We're glad we could address your concerns and arrange your appointment swiftly.

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