324 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (93%).
r/nhs Traffic & Engagement r/nhs Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/nhs Most Active Times When r/nhs Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/nhs Flair Performance r/nhs Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Process | 134 (41.4%) | 2 |
| Recruitment | 65 (20.1%) | 2 |
| Complaints | 50 (15.4%) | 5 |
| Survey/Research | 24 (7.4%) | 1 |
| Advocating | 21 (6.5%) | 7 |
| News | 14 (4.3%) | 3 |
| NHS Discount | 8 (2.5%) | 1 |
| Medical Questions NOT ALLOWED (RULE 1) | 5 (1.5%) | 1 |
| AMA | 3 (0.9%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/nhs Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/nhs
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| nhs | 99 (30.6%) | 2 | 7 |
| interview | 18 (5.6%) | 1 | 5 |
| band | 17 (5.3%) | 1 | 6 |
| advice | 14 (4.3%) | 3 | 8 |
| job | 13 (4.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| help | 13 (4.0%) | 0 | 5 |
| need | 13 (4.0%) | 1 | 5 |
| app | 12 (3.7%) | 1 | 4 |
| referral | 12 (3.7%) | 1 | 4 |
| role | 10 (3.1%) | 1 | 3 |
r/nhs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/nhs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/nhs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/nhs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Gave me a chuckle😂
Isn't it time we retire gendered words such as "sister" and "matron" ?
NHS Appreciation
Being kept overnight at the hospital: there's no beds.
Ban parking companies from profiteering from NHS Car Parks 🅿
Is this an NHS wide thing or just my trust.
Female sterilisation advice
First NHS job and already questioning everything
Family member accessing medical records
Should there always be staff on a bay?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gave me a chuckle😂 | 102 | 13 | image | Jul 29 |
| Isn't it time we retire gendered words such as "sister" and "matron" ? | 59 | 42 | text | Jul 15 |
| NHS Appreciation | 57 | 1 | image | Jul 24 |
| Being kept overnight at the hospital: there's no beds. | 30 | 102 | text | Jul 1 |
| Ban parking companies from profiteering from NHS Car Parks 🅿 | 30 | 18 | text | Jul 10 |
| Is this an NHS wide thing or just my trust. | 22 | 30 | text | Jul 12 |
| Female sterilisation advice | 17 | 38 | text | Jul 12 |
| First NHS job and already questioning everything | 17 | 13 | text | Jul 11 |
| Family member accessing medical records | 17 | 15 | text | Jul 22 |
| Should there always be staff on a bay? | 16 | 21 | text | Jul 3 |
r/nhs Audience Overlap r/nhs Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/nhs FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/nhs
What's the best time to post on r/nhs?
Based on posting volume, r/nhs is most active on Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/nhs?
r/nhs averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/nhs get?
Posts on r/nhs average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/nhs get most?
On r/nhs, most posts are text posts (93%)