r/nhs is a subreddit with 32k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses nhs, struggling, health, job, and gp, and they frequently recommend/review footwear and gift recommendations.
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Popular Themes in r/nhs
#1
Advice Requests
: "Had intimate exam with GP and it made me cry. Am I being sensitive or is this poor practice?"
8 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I feel like ive been sidelined by the nhs even though i have a serious injury."
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Can someone advice where to go for urgent free dental care please?"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I have built an NHS jobs statistics dashboard tracking vacancy and salary trends"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/nhs
#1
Nhs
23 posts
#2
Struggling
18 posts
#3
Health
: "Graduated with a First Class in Biomedical Science from LSBU but struggling to get MLA – Need advice"
12 posts
#4
Job
6 posts
#5
Gp
3 posts
#6
Doctor
3 posts
#7
Advice
: "Graduated with a First Class in Biomedical Science from LSBU but struggling to get MLA – Need Advice"
2 posts
#8
Waiting
2 posts
#9
Role
2 posts
#10
Worst
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/nhs
Footwear
7 reviews
#1
Skechers
5.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
Clarks
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Gift Recommendations
4 reviews
#1
L'Occitane
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Insulated Lunch Bag
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Cute Lanyard and Multi Colour Pen
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/nhs
#1
Process
: "Four GP appointments for the whole day… and somehow it’s my fault"
75 posts
#2
Recruitment
: "First NHS job and already questioning everything"
49 posts
#3
Complaints
: "Gave me a chuckle😂"
21 posts
#4
Advocating
: "Dropped my baby on postnatal ward UK"
18 posts
#5
Survey/Research
: "How common are wonky borders in letters?"
10 posts
#6
News
: "Mental Health trust cuts"
6 posts
#7
Medical Questions NOT ALLOWED (RULE 1)
: "Doctors on SSRI"
3 posts
#8
Mod Announcement
: "NKDA - recent post"
1 post
Member Growth in r/nhs
Yearly
+5k members(16.7%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026