Friends & Family Test Results

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The NHS want you to have the best possible experience of care. The NHS Friends and Family Test is a way of gathering your feedback, so we can continually review our service.

It is based on one simple question:

"Overall, how was your experience of our service?"

Your feedback will help us learn more about what you think of your experience – what you like and what you think we could improve. Ultimately, you’re helping us to make changes that will ensure we can offer the best possible care.

FFT Results

58% Extremely Likely
29% Likely
6% Neither Likely nor Unlikely
4% Unlikely
2% Extremely Unlikely
1% Don't Know

Month / Year	Extremely Likely	Likely	Neither Likely nor Unlikely	Unlikely	Extremely Unlikely	Don't Know
Jan 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
Feb 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
Mar 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
Apr 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
May 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jun 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jul 2025	379	188	40	25	12	4
Aug 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sep 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
Oct 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
Nov 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0
Dec 2025	0	0	0	0	0	0

Patient feedback

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Why did you choose that response?

After,a couse,of care the wound has now healed. Thank you all.
Posted on: 30/07/2025

I feel taken care of with compassion and kindness
Posted on: 30/07/2025

They are always very helpful
Posted on: 30/07/2025

Quick and easy service.
Posted on: 30/07/2025

When I called with my problem I was treated with respect and kindness. I was offered a appointment quickly with the physiotherapist and he was very thorough, knowledgeable and supportive and I have been given treatment with a follow up proposed. I felt grateful and hopeful.
Posted on: 29/07/2025

Luckily for me it was the first time in 7 years that i needed to contact the Surgery for help and in that respect i could not have had a more kinder, understanding and sympathetic respect. Thank you
Posted on: 29/07/2025

Dr Mohammed was so thorough and explained everything to me throughout my visit.
Posted on: 29/07/2025

I was seen by a doctor the same day.
Posted on: 29/07/2025

Good service over the years we have been linked to the surgery
Posted on: 28/07/2025

Quick response kept informed and good promp appointment
Posted on: 28/07/2025

Dr Duddy is a great asset to the practice giving steroid injections
Posted on: 27/07/2025

Staff are always friendly and helpful.
Posted on: 27/07/2025

Always helpful and friendly
Posted on: 27/07/2025

Super nurse, very knowledgeable and helpful in controlling my condition.
Posted on: 27/07/2025

The nurse team at Lime tree have been very patient & caring when treating my elderly mother
Posted on: 26/07/2025

Excellent Advanced Nurse Practitioner. A true example of the direction the NHS should move towards.
Posted on: 26/07/2025

I find both the receptionists and Doctors helpful and very courteous.
Posted on: 26/07/2025

Very helpful, attentive and efficient in all they do!
Posted on: 26/07/2025

Always very helpful and efficient. We've always had good service from everyone at the surgery.
Posted on: 26/07/2025

Had a pleasant very efficient visit
Posted on: 26/07/2025

Dr Garcia is one of of the 2 GPs whom I have found outstanding throughout my life. I am 76 years old.
Posted on: 26/07/2025

Amazing service and thorough care provided. The care provided to me by Asthma nurse Kirsty was exceptional. Thank you to her and the Doctors there for taking care of me so well. Thank you.
Posted on: 26/07/2025

All of the staff whatever their job description are kind, friendly and professional in their role. I am always very happy with my interaction with them.
Posted on: 26/07/2025

V punctual in seeing the Nurse. She had a v warm and welcoming manner. V comfortable waiting area. I felt v at ease while Kim took my sample of blood for the blood test. She was well prepared with the necessary paperwork and blood testing equipment already to use upon my entering the room.
Posted on: 26/07/2025

Very happy with my health care at Lime Tree Surgery.
Posted on: 26/07/2025

The Doctor who handled my appointment was extremely positive snd helpful.
Posted on: 25/07/2025

Dr Palan was quick to understand and offer a preliminary diagnosis. She explained the condition and offered to provide a referral to a suitable doctor operating privately, which was what I hoped for.
Posted on: 25/07/2025

Very satified with hospitality I recieved, advice on recieving my Hydrocortisone injection.
Posted on: 25/07/2025

I’m very happy with the treatment I received
Posted on: 25/07/2025

Helpful friendly staff. Give me plenty of information & frequent reminders of appointments.
Posted on: 25/07/2025

I Have been a patient for 25 yesrs with Lime Tree Surgery.In all these years I have received wonderful and caring treatment.I am currently undergoing treatment and the Nurses are so kind.
Posted on: 25/07/2025

Have always had a good experience with consultations and medication
Posted on: 25/07/2025

A fully professional nurse and with a sense of humour and who you could trust to do an excellent job.
Posted on: 25/07/2025

The nurse I saw was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
Posted on: 25/07/2025

The doctor couldn’t have been more helpful
Posted on: 25/07/2025

Had very prompt, efficient and friendly consultation
Posted on: 25/07/2025

I am very happy with the service you provide i think Lime Tree is the best surgery in the area
Posted on: 25/07/2025

Answered my questions satisfactory
Posted on: 24/07/2025

Medical staff are kind considerate & very patient with this elderly lady Receptionist very helpful
Posted on: 24/07/2025

Both appointments were very good the staff were very professional in the treatment.
Posted on: 24/07/2025

Professional . Put me at ease . Helpful . Informative.
Posted on: 24/07/2025

Lime trees surgery are excellent
Posted on: 24/07/2025

I like lime tree drs They are all nice and are willing to help, never had a problem with them
Posted on: 23/07/2025

Best surgery in West Sussex as far as we are concerned. Prompt appointment given the nurse practitioner Greta understood fully what was required and gave print access to what was needed. Thank you Greta.
Posted on: 23/07/2025

Service I received was 1st class.
Posted on: 23/07/2025

Its because the nurse i saw was very caring
Posted on: 23/07/2025

Usually good service and appointments or telephone consultations on the day.
Posted on: 22/07/2025

I received very good treatment and had some excellent advice and learnt a lot more about my condition in plain English.
Posted on: 22/07/2025

Always knowledgable and professional and seen in a reasonable time
Posted on: 20/07/2025

Because my treatment by by Dr White has been fantastic I find her a very competent and caring Doctor what more can I say but Thankyou
Posted on: 20/07/2025

The nurse that did my smear was friendly, professional and informative. She made me feel at ease. Thank you so much.
Posted on: 20/07/2025

my appointment was booked quickly, I was seen within 5 minutes of arrival and was very happy with the treatment
Posted on: 17/07/2025

The appointment was on time and the care I received was excellent.
Posted on: 17/07/2025

They are friendly
Posted on: 17/07/2025

All my dealings with Lime Tree Surgery have been Excellent.All staff, nurses and doctors are considerate, knowledgeable and helpful. I can only give Lime Tree Surgery the highest praise.
Posted on: 17/07/2025

Whenever I need help with any health issue the surgery don’t let me me down
Posted on: 17/07/2025

I like being able to complete the online form for non urgent enquiries.
Posted on: 17/07/2025

Professional efficient service
Posted on: 17/07/2025

All Drs and nurses are very caring and polite and really do put there effort in to helping you thankyou x
Posted on: 16/07/2025

I find all the staff very helpful , and ready to listen ,and try to help find a solution to what might otherwise become a problem .
Posted on: 16/07/2025

Happy with service
Posted on: 16/07/2025

Polite and helpful
Posted on: 16/07/2025

Seen by nurse on a very busy day but who was friendly and changed my dressings in a fully competent way.
Posted on: 14/07/2025

I had wonderful ans sympathetic treatment from you nurse which impressed me greatly
Posted on: 14/07/2025

Calm and professional member of staff carrying out appointment, I felt comfortable and didn't feel anxious or rushed. Friendly Reception staff.
Posted on: 13/07/2025

She was really helpful
Posted on: 13/07/2025

I have received excellent care and attention from the Doctors and nurses.
Posted on: 13/07/2025

I would recommend Lime Tree GP Practice based on my recent and historical experiences of being a patient with the Lime Tree Surgery. The Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Staff have been very efficient, considerate and caring. Many thanks. MG
Posted on: 13/07/2025

The nurse l saw today was very helpful. She also took my clips out 6 weeks ago and was very gentle.
Posted on: 12/07/2025

Since the practice was taken over by the Lime Tree practice, there has been a considerable improvement in the way it is managed.
Posted on: 12/07/2025

I found Dr Barnfield was very clear and understanding. She saw me on-time and explained things clearly. I would not hesitate if offered an appointment with her again.
Posted on: 12/07/2025

Because you are efficient and effective
Posted on: 12/07/2025

I’ve always been pleased with the service offered. Always efficient and helpful.
Posted on: 12/07/2025

Doctors, pharmacist and nurses are excellent.
Posted on: 12/07/2025

I was seen on time and efficiently
Posted on: 12/07/2025

I was given a next day physio appointment.
Posted on: 12/07/2025

Lovely people doing a great job
Posted on: 11/07/2025

Because the doctors, nurses and all staff are professional and friendly. I'm always listened to and seen/ treated quickly. The Lime Tree surgery waiting rooms are clean and comfortable. Thank you all
Posted on: 11/07/2025

The nurse I saw was very friendly and efficient.
Posted on: 11/07/2025

The service, It seemed have improved, particularly waiting times, selays to appointments are less common, and more on time!
Posted on: 11/07/2025

All staff have been very courteous and professional when i have had to attend the surgery, albeit, thankfully, i do not visit too often.
Posted on: 11/07/2025

Because the appointment was prompt and on time
Posted on: 11/07/2025

Feel that i am being well looked after
Posted on: 11/07/2025

The nurse that looked after me was simply brilliant!
Posted on: 11/07/2025

The health nurse was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and has patiently answered questions I put to her. She suggested many things and has given me information that I can look it up and learn. Very satisfied.
Posted on: 11/07/2025

Friendly help and advice.
Posted on: 11/07/2025

Dr was great and very understanding and helpful, wait was a little long to see her but I imagine they were busy
Posted on: 11/07/2025

All the staff are very helpful and friendly. I was put at ease and any questions were answered thoroughly.
Posted on: 11/07/2025

Very good service friendly and very helpful.
Posted on: 11/07/2025

Good consultation, listened & sympathetic
Posted on: 11/07/2025

Because you can always speak to somebody if you need to and also have an appointment quickly if you need it
Posted on: 10/07/2025

The nurse was very understanding and caring and cured the problem with a smile
Posted on: 10/07/2025

Excellent survive by a vey knowledgable nurse. She was very efficient and helpful.
Posted on: 10/07/2025

Excellent practice. Never had a problem and always respond quickly to econsult.
Posted on: 10/07/2025

Always able to get access when I need it
Posted on: 10/07/2025

I needed to have some blood tests and thia was done very quickly and the nurse was helpful and friendly.
Posted on: 09/07/2025

The paramedic I saw was great listened to my complaint & explained clearly how to treat the problem
Posted on: 09/07/2025

I have always had a great respect for the Staff who have been treating me when I have any problems.The G.Ps are very helpful and always listen to my concerns. The Staff are very helpfuland I have always been satisfied with my treatment
Posted on: 09/07/2025

Ive been a patient with Lime Trees practice for 18 months. Having been with my previous GP practice in London for 30 years. I am so happy that i chose Lime Trees as i have a complex medical background but they have been brilliant, extremely responsive, professional and friendly. Thank you so much
Posted on: 09/07/2025

Entirely happy with service I received.
Posted on: 08/07/2025

As the staff were polite and the practitioner was friendly, but professional.
Posted on: 08/07/2025

Always efficient, friendly, helpful, phlebotomist especially. Appointments availability good.
Posted on: 08/07/2025

I have always received such great service and support from Line Tree Findon from Reception Nurses and Doctors
Posted on: 08/07/2025

Always treated respectfully. Able to have contact with a GP when I need it.
Posted on: 08/07/2025

The doctor Dr Palan was so lovely and understanding and listened to me. Reminded me of how doctors were in my childhood
Posted on: 08/07/2025

Relatively quick appointment and seen on time
Posted on: 08/07/2025

No long wait, and Dr was very thorough
Posted on: 07/07/2025

The nurse was very calming and swift with my granddaughters 12 month injections she was a pleasure and professional made us feel at ease, such lovely hard working ladies and gentlemen at this surgery, would highly recommend to anyone.
Posted on: 07/07/2025

your nurse Catherine is an absolutely lovely lady who made me feel very much at ease during my recent smear test and remembered much of the conversation we had had at my previous two appointments with her. It's not very often these days that you feel you have built up a personal rapport with a healthcare provider but I do with Catherine. Lovely lady
Posted on: 06/07/2025

Very proficient Doctors, Nurses and receptionists and with a sense of humour.
Posted on: 06/07/2025

Doctor very thorough
Posted on: 06/07/2025

Because I have been looked after by all the nurses st Lime Tree surgery & once at Durrington extremely well,
Posted on: 06/07/2025

They are very efficient, friendly and keep you well informed of each step.!
Posted on: 05/07/2025

I have found lime tree surgery to be always sympathetic to my concerns.
Posted on: 05/07/2025

Efficient service kept well informed at all times very professional.
Posted on: 05/07/2025

Was simple and efficient
Posted on: 05/07/2025

They are always very helpful
Posted on: 05/07/2025

Because you are nearly always listened to and given the appropriate care. The doctor I saw has been very thorough and kind and checked on my progress with follow up appointments.
Posted on: 04/07/2025

No complaints with yesterday’s service … blood test and RSV vac. No waiting and efficient service. Service from surgery is generally good what ever is required!
Posted on: 04/07/2025

I've always found all levels of the staff friendly and kind.
Posted on: 04/07/2025

Posted on: 04/07/2025

Service was streamlined nicely using automation processes to make checking in and booking a lot easier.
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Never had any problems with the service at the surgery
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Easy to change an appointment, friendly practitioners
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Good service ,understanding and polite
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Always found them helpful
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Always been most helpful.
Posted on: 03/07/2025

The dictor was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She answered all my questions clearly and in a way I could understand. Outstanding service
Posted on: 03/07/2025

I have always received very good medical attention when using the surgery.
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Very good practice
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Very good
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Both receptionist and nurse were very helpful yesterday. Thank you.
Posted on: 03/07/2025

I am looked after very well by the surgery and pharmacy, thank you. The nurse was a pleasure to meet yesterday, very efficient.
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Very good
Posted on: 03/07/2025

My nurse was kind, reassuring and explained exactly what was to happen. Also I appreciated the appointment reminder text.
Posted on: 03/07/2025

Because I am always contacted re any requests or queries and all staff are pleasant and helpful
Posted on: 03/07/2025

The doctors I have been lucky to see on my last two visits have been very thorough and explained everything in a concise manner
Posted on: 03/07/2025