r/nhs is a subreddit with 31k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses nhs, appointment, job, gp, and interview, and they frequently recommend/review footwear and gift recommendations.
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Popular Themes in r/nhs
#1
Advice Requests
: "Surprised by old diagnosis that neither me or my family were told about, is this common?"
24 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Third time ringing my GP this week the second they open, to be told that there are no available appointments."
15 posts
Popular Topics in r/nhs
#1
Nhs
: "The Nhs is not failing, it is succeeding in doing amazing things despite underfunding. It is however, being failed."
205 posts
#2
Appointment
: "Third time ringing my GP this week the second they open, to be told that there are no available Appointments."
43 posts
#3
Job
: "Have the accidentally left me on waiting list after emergency surgery?"
35 posts
#4
Gp
: "Gp record says I have hallucinations??"
32 posts
#5
Interview
: "Interview result? Stressed."
31 posts
#6
Struggling
25 posts
#7
Health
: "Surprised by old diagnosis that neither me or my family were told about, is this common?"
15 posts
#8
Referral
: "Emergency Cancer Referral and nothing happens?"
13 posts
#9
Mental Health
: "Im 17 and my psychiatrist broke paitient doctor confidentiality"
13 posts
#10
Treatment
: "How can I escalate cancer Treatment?"
12 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
: "General advice for people attending the Emergency Department"
90 posts
#2
Complaints
: "Secret Doctor hehe"
49 posts
#3
Advocating
: "Having a basic medical understanding and being familiar with your body is so important for quality of care"
25 posts
#4
Recruitment
: "How can I complain about the conduct of an interviewer"
10 posts
#5
AMA
: "Nhs"
6 posts
#6
Medical Questions NOT ALLOWED (RULE 1)
: "A rant and praise for the NHS"
6 posts
#7
News
: "Whats all this Planatir business? Why is our NHS data being sold to the American Dept of War?"
5 posts
#8
Survey/Research
: "Do people abuse the NHS?"
4 posts
#9
NHS Discount
: "The NHS is not failing, it is succeeding in doing amazing things despite underfunding. It is however, being failed."
2 posts
#10
Mod Announcement
: "Tone of responses on r/nhs"
1 post
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Yearly
+5k members(17.6%)
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Last updated: June 11, 2026