Community care in Orpington

“SmileMaker are fantastic. Dr Amir Tarki is a great dentist. All work done has been to a high standard. I would highly recommend using them.”

“So pleased to find Petts Wood Nails this year! Fantastic service from Ms Trang and the best nails I’ve ever had. Gel manicures are superb and are really long lasting. Highly recommend.”

“Orpington Plumbing and Heating Solution - Thank you! Fantastic responsiveness. I ended up not using them but they were really responsive and great. It's unusual for this sort of business to be so on top of technology and so responsive, but they are and I appreciate it. Thanks!”

“Danielle is the best hairdresser ever! And all the girls in there are so lovely. Makes you feel so at ease and comfortable. Listens to exactly what I want and does exactly that. Have never walked out unhappy. Always so pleased with the outcome. My hair doesn’t feel at all damaged. I recommend to all my friends and anyone who is thinking about going x”

“All the staff here are amazing - from reception, the nurses, and the vets, they do their utmost to care for your pets. Would definately recommend Ashmores.”

“Nice little gem. Had brunch on a Saturday. Food was good and prices not too bad. Staff was lovely. Will have to come back for drinks at some point.”

“I've not been to this shop before. But for all your pet needs, it's worth going to. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I should point out that it is a bit expensive depending on what you are getting. You may also be interested to know, they also have a vet as well.”

“I was only booking for a one off appointment but I was so happy with the service. Georgia is such a lovely young lady and so very helpful and talented. She is the reason I have booked again. X”

“Rebecca King (Radiology Lead) and her team were so helpful and patient on the day of MRCP scan. Never easy to go through scans in difficult times but must put pen to paper how grateful I am to have been treated so well by Rebecca and her team. Thank you.”

“They were great, lots of good communication while my car was being repaired, a great courtesy car, the repair job is immaculate. Very impressed.”

“We've used Kevin & Michelle's catsitting services many times. Highly recommend.”

“I heard about these guys from a trusted friend as I needed someone to walk and look after the dogs, I was very happy with their service. Very kind and helpful. My dogs were excited to go back again. Highly recommend to all. Thank you guys!”

“First time I've needed to use this new centre. I was 'mega' impressed! I did have a long wait for an appointment in Derma, but I was pretty sure it was not an urgent condition so didn't worry. But the new building is smart and clean and obviously modern. Facilities were not crowded or cramped. Reception staff were young but (quite unusual for the young!) helpful. Dr Malone the consultant was excellent, and has been before. Her 'couch-side' manner impeccable. Friendly but a most professional examination and study of my notes too. A thorough examination, a relief that the problem solely requires a cream which was promptly prescribed, and as I suspected the problem had been caught at an early stage and was not dangerous. Some skin cancers can be deadly, and for Dermatology to now have such a centre of excellence and permanent facilities locally reflects it's importance as a health service sector, and it's increasing relevance within the field of skin cancers with climate changes affecting us all. A Dr Parson I understand was highly influential in the development of this centre, and he happens to be my GP of long standing also, and I would like to congratulate him for the success of this new building, a worthy addition to our NHS and badly needed. Our health system will never be perfect for all, our expectations in modern times are higher, and our nation through successive Govt failures is no longer as wealthy. But the staff in our NHS continue to amaze me for their resilience. They should be proud. But, the continued under-funding of resources and restriction of salaries under a certain parties control (which shall remain nameless) will (and has) destroy morale and lead to a brain drain of our badly needed professionals, to places prepared to offer better conditions of work-and there are many. It's high time we recognised the importance of the nations health in productivity, and invested properly in healthcare. Orpington reflects 'one small step for man', but one giant leap for mankind is still desperately needed.”

“Been coming here for a long time. Never had any problems, a great team.”

“My 11month old daughter has started here. I’m impressed with the professionalism of all the staff. They are very attentive with all the children. Facilities are great and a huge variety for every child’s needs. My baby comes home to me very happy indeed. Thank you team!”

“We got some furniture from here and are extremely happy with the pricing, products and the service.. delivery was on time and the delivery persons were very helpful and courteous.. couldn't expect more!!!”

“Like a few others I am surprised when reading the negative reviews. I can only speak of my own personal experiences and respect those who may disagree. I used to use Lloyds Pharmacy in Windsor Drive as I am a lot closer to that than Rowlands. However it got to the stage where I could not bring myself to go into Lloyds as I would have been rude to the staff, so I decided to change to another provider. Lloyds always blamed my Doctors for NOT sending my prescription which meant I always had to battle to get my medicines. Rowlands on the other hand have NEVER blamed my GP for NOT sending my prescription and have always been able to provide each and every tablet/cream/injections, you name it, they get it in. Sometimes I have had to wait a few extra days but this is NOT Rowlands fault as they can only dispense what they have in stock. Most people are unaware there are currently issues getting supplies in and this is not going to end anytime soon. Can you imagine having to stock every kind of medication, the shop would have to be the size of a football pitch, so don't get upset if they don't have what you want. To end this little rant, I can honestly say that I have always found the staff at Rowlands helpful and friendly. I am a person who gives as good as I get and a lot more, but honestly, I've never had a bad experience with them. The staff are there to provide us with a service. If we find they have not got what you want, give them time to explain why and politely ask the questions you have, without losing your temper or being rude. We need to give each other a chance. Just think of those who do not have the services we often take for granted. I feel fortunate to have what we have and thank all those who provide us with these services.”

“I broke down on M25 Sunday evening, it was freezing cold. RAC were going to take 4 hours to recover. These guys came out within one hour and recovered my vehicle to a garage 25 miles away. They were all super nice and efficient and basically saved me. I highly recommend them.”

“Hydro facial With Victoria - This was my first ever Hydro facial and I didn’t know what to expect. Victoria was professional and took the time to explain each step to me and it left my skin feeling so hydrated. My skin felt refreshed, clean and smooth afterwards and I noticed a real difference. Definitely worth it!”

“Had my consultation with Hazel and she made me feel completely at ease with her encyclopaedic knowledge on Dermal Fillers. The fact that she is also a fully qualified Pharmacist bolstered my confidence in her too. Very personable and approachable and I have left her clinic a very happy man after receiving my first of 2 Tear Trough Filler sessions, along with fillers for my Smile Lines and I still have another session to go. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve found my aesthetician now - no more searching. Thank you Hazel !!!”

“Excellent service Lovely staff Always helpful Would most definitely recommend Have used this pharmacy for many years but with the refurb it's 5 stars plus”

“Precious Flowers did a funeral wreath for my Mum's funeral on 16th January 2023. They were absolutely beautiful and very colourful. The ladies in the shop were very helpful and kind, in a sad situation. Thank you so much. Eileen, Bexhill.”

“Genuine and honest, Reece & his team recently carried out a full engine rebuild on my Mazda Rx8 and WOW what a diffence. My car has never driven this nice, power is back and so smooth. They went far and beyond to make sure i was happy with the build and Josh explained everything to me as the build went on. They exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend for all your Mazda Rx8 needs. Top guys”

“Trendy Beauty is my new sanctuary; Maria the owner is AMAZING! I have been coming to the salon for the past year and wow they are all so kind and lovely and every experience and service they have provided to the highest standard. Definitely a 10/10 and would recommend if your looking for a top class beauty hub.”

“First time using this barber , fade station was busy , to be honest it was a better cut , mainly scissor cut instead or clippers like most barbers , I’ll be coming here from not on , didn’t feel rushed and price is brilliant, worth a tip”

“I strongly recommend Dr Kulkarni as an excellent paediatrician. He is very patient listening to patient description, good at communicating with children to keep them calm and cooperative, he always asks the right question for his judgement and follows up in a timely manner. I really appreciate that he is the first doctor pointing out that my daughter could be allergic to cow’s milk protein when she suffered a lot from eczema and thrush and cutting dairy supply did stop the symptoms. Overall he is trustworthy and helpful.”

“Have used this cattery since 2010 and the service is excellent, genuine cat lovers, spacious accommodation”

“Excellent food. Have eaten here for the first time and it was a good experience. Staff was friendly. Great flavours. Really enjoyed the food. One suggestions: Toilets need more cleaning. Apart from this everything else was fabulous.”