NHS Friends & Family results – May 2026

Patient Survey Results – Thank You for Your Feedback
At Pendleside Medical Practice, we value every piece of feedback we receive. The NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can continue to improve our services.
May 2026 Results
During May:
- Total responses received: 557
- 97% of patients gave a positive response
- 1% of patients gave a negative response
Breakdown of responses:
- ⭐ Very Good: 493
- 👍 Good: 48
- 😐 Neither good nor poor: 5
- 👎 Poor: 4
- 👎 Very Poor: 4
- ❓ Don’t Know: 3
What the results tell us
We are delighted that 97% of patients who responded rated their experience positively, demonstrating the high standard of care our team strives to provide every day.
We also recognise that a small number of patients did not have the experience they expected. We carefully review all feedback we receive to identify opportunities for improvement and to ensure we continue to provide safe, compassionate, and accessible care for everyone.
Thank you
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete the Friends and Family Test. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us celebrate what we’re doing well while identifying areas where we can improve.
If you have recently used our services, we encourage you to continue sharing your experience. Every response helps us improve the care we provide to our patients.