Ripley Hospital

I had to have a blood test marked as urgent,I went to Ripley hospital the nearest as Ilkeston,belper and derby are two bus rides away.i got there and the nurse was taking the forms only two others there waiting for a blood test.well I was told by both nurses that I should have booked ,and they didn't have to do the test as I hadn't booked .the others nurses wouldn't have done it either,I was lucky it was them there.i was told by my doctor I didn't have to book it was marked urgent .well blood was taken and untill I got home I hadn't noticed all the blood splashed on my new jumper.not happy.…

Can’t praise Ripley hospital enough took my mum there yesterday after a very long day of trying to get her sorted out. She is 81 and was in a lot of pain with water infection went to pharmacy first they said couldn’t help she was too old…..and go to doctors. Doctors said they were too busy and couldn’t see her and to go to Ilkeston hospital she arrived 3pm they also turned her away and said they were too busy……. So I rang Ripley they were fantastic and took care of my mum and gave her the care and medication she needed. Would recommend them to everyone

Took my 1 year old with a bump on his head, staff turned us away and accused us of forcing the (unlocked) door open. Showed no sign of a duty of care for a baby, spoke down to us and left my partner in tears

Can’t praise enough! Easy to find. Inside there is soooo many different receptions - so make sure you go to the right one 😁 First visit was due to my daughter’s foot injury which then turned out to be a fracture! Didn’t really think to ring my own Dr or take her to A&E as it was not deemed necessary. Spoke to 111 what would be best option for us and they referred us to Ripley urgent care. Had Xray done there and then - seen fairly quick although we wouldn’t mind waiting as we know patients are triaged according to their condition 🥰 Second visit I went on my own with my hand injury as I woul…