Trustpilot Review Analysis · Do Health
258 reviews. What they actually said.
Full verified dataset · May 2026 · 97% verified purchases
⭐ 4.66 average
258 reviews
77% five-star
Zero two-star reviews
97% verified
At a Glance
258 verified reviews — a two-world dataset
94.5% of reviews are positive (4–5 star). Every single negative review traces to either a front-door failure (OTP, no support contact) or clinic geography. Those are operational problems. The product itself gets overwhelmingly enthusiastic, specific, emotionally-charged responses unusual for a health app.
Average Rating
4.66
★★★★★
5-Star
77.1%
199 reviews
4-Star
17.4%
45 reviews
3-Star
2.7%
7 reviews
1-Star
2.7%
7 reviews — all front door
No 2-star reviews across 258 responses. Users either love the product deeply or hit a technical failure at signup. No lukewarm middle ground — the product concept is strong and every negative review is a fixable operational problem, not a product quality issue.
Star distribution
5★
199
199
4★
45
45
3★
7
2★
0
1★
7
Theme frequency — mentions across all 258 reviews
Blood tests / results / biomarkers
153
Weekly plan / tasks / goals
96
Progress / improvement
93
Joy / AI coach
68
Support / customer service
58
App ease of use
52
Value for money
43
Clinic location / travel
40
Control / empowerment
34
Personalisation
34
Results clarity / explanation
29
NHS contrast
27
Re-test anticipation
18
OTP / access failure
24
The Two Worlds
1-star vs 5-star — completely different experiences
Not a continuum. The front door and the product inside it are two separate realities.
1-Star — 7 reviews, identical pattern
100% follow the same sequence: pays £249 → OTP fails → no support contact → concludes it's a scam. "Scam" appears in 5 of 7 reviews.
"Paid £249.99. No code. No customer service email or number. Ugh."
"Help@ email bounced back. I had to cancel my debit card."
"Tried resend 20 times. Two hours wasted on what feels like a scam."
"Nearest clinics 20–30 miles away — didn't know until after I paid."
5-Star — 199 reviews, emotional and specific
Users describe an identity shift. The language is unusual for a health product — more like a life experience review.
"Feels like sitting across the table from a knowledgeable & supportive friend."
"I've often felt I'm battling the healthcare system alone — but no longer."
"For the first time in 7 years I actually feel heard and have hope of improving my health."
"Way beyond the crappy AI chatbots you normally have to deal with."
What Users Love
7 strengths — from a blank text box, unprompted
Users were given a free-text review field. These themes are what they chose to write about. That makes this more reliable than any prompted survey.
The dominant emotional outcome: control, empowerment, and being seen by a system that has never seen them before. "I don't feel passive about my health anymore." Users aren't describing features — they're describing a transformation.
1
Joy — described like a person, not a product
68 mentions
The most emotionally charged theme in the dataset. Users name it, call it a friend, and distinguish it from every AI they've used. Multiple users who say they "hate AI" call this one different. Praised for remembering context, giving recipes, helping at 3am, interpreting results in plain language. It is the product's core differentiator — mentioned more than blood tests, results, or the app itself. It is also the ceiling on the star rating: Joy getting repetitive is the primary stated reason for 4-star instead of 5.
"Feels like sitting across the table from a knowledgeable & supportive friend."
"The AI health coaching has blown my mind."
"Joy remembers everything about me and answers questions fully."
"I normally hate AI bots. This one works well — genuinely surprised."
"She helped me back to sleep in the middle of the night. That is some service."
2
Blood test speed, range, and biomarker clarity
153 mentions
The most mentioned theme by raw count. 24–48 hour turnaround consistently surprises users. Access to ApoB, homocysteine, fasting insulin — markers unavailable via the NHS — is a recurring source of delight. Several users describe tests flagging health issues their GP had missed. Plain-language explanations are called out repeatedly as something the NHS has never provided.
"Results in 24 hours — even over a bank holiday. The NHS has never done that."
"Flagged something my GP consistently missed. It gave me much more energy."
"Blood tests alone are worth more than the programme price."
"Discovered I have very low B12 I would never have known about otherwise."
3
Filling the NHS gap — the product's most powerful brand frame
27 mentions
This framing appears organically across a large share of reviews without prompting. Users position Do Health as the solution to a system that has failed them. "Should be available on the NHS" appears multiple times. Users are writing this themselves. It is the most powerful acquisition and positioning frame the brand has — and it costs nothing to amplify because customers are already saying it.
"Should be available on the NHS!"
"Very different to NHS tests where they won't tell you results unless critically ill."
"Fantastic — so very much needed with our crumbling NHS."
"If only the NHS used this model."
4
Feeling in control and empowered
34 mentions
The dominant emotional outcome — more prominent than any specific feature. Users describe a shift from passive health consumer to active, informed participant. Multiple 5-star reviews use the exact phrase "in control" or "empowered" without prompting. This is the transformation the product delivers and should anchor every product decision.
"I feel in control of my health for the first time."
"I do not feel passive anymore."
"Empowering, educational and supportive — the whole experience."
"I now own and understand my health so much better."
5
Achievability of tasks — the health snack model works
96 plan/task mentions
Users specifically appreciate the programme doesn't ask too much. "Small and manageable." "Not overwhelming." "Tiny changes that actually stick." Two reviews explicitly confirm that when tasks show which biomarker they target, motivation increases — direct validation that the connection fix works when applied. Protect this simplicity. Don't overengineer the task model.
"I have currently chosen 7 out of three, as they are so applicable to me!"
"Small changes personalised to my blood results — very doable and soon embedded in routines."
"I love the way each recommendation is explained and what specific area it targets."
6
Value for money — price is not the barrier
43 mentions
Multiple users volunteer that £249 is good or great value unprompted. Several compare it favourably to private blood tests alone. No review cites pricing as the reason for not recommending. The barrier is the front door, not the price point.
"There's nothing out there for anything like this price."
"Expensive, yes — genuinely very good value, also yes."
"Great value for money even for the blood tests alone."
7
Re-test anticipation — the retention mechanic is working
18 mentions
Multiple users describe their next blood test as something they're actively looking forward to — appearing in reviews from users only weeks into the programme. The 4-month cycle is creating forward momentum exactly as designed. The product's job is to make sure the re-test delivers on the anticipation users already have.
"Can't wait to see the difference at my next test."
"Looking forward to seeing if my changes have had an effect."
"I have another 3.5 months before my second test, but I already feel optimistic."
What's Broken
Opportunities — ordered by severity
Critical items drive 1-star reviews and active churn. High items explain the gap between 4-star and 5-star. Medium items are specific feature gaps users flagged unprompted.
The most important insight: the product is exceptional for users who get inside it. The 1-star and 3-star tier is almost entirely front-door and operational problems — not product quality. Fix the door and the personalisation gap and the rating distribution moves decisively.
OTP failure + no visible support — drives every 1-star review
Critical
7 of 7 one-star reviews"Scam" in 5 reviewsZero product quality involved
Every 1-star review follows the same sequence: pays £249 → OTP fails → searches for support → finds nothing → concludes fraud. Both problems must be fixed simultaneously: OTP reliability and in-app support visibility. The 4.66 average rating could be 4.8+ with this fix alone. Not a product roadmap item — the precondition for everything else working.
"Paid £249. Tried resend 20 times. Two hours wasted on what feels like a scam."
"Your help@ email bounced back as undeliverable. I had to cancel my debit card."
"I'm starting to think this is one big scam. I'm beyond frustrated."
Clinic location not visible before payment
Critical
40 mentionsAll star ratings1-star and 3-star driverUsers suggest the fix themselves
Users commit £249 without knowing whether a clinic is within reasonable travel. Specifically flagged for: Brighton, Exeter, East Anglia, Cambridge, Plymouth, Bath, Cornwall, rural areas. Two 3-star reviews are explicitly "great product but couldn't book a test." A postcode checker before payment is suggested independently by multiple reviewers.
"A simple postcode checker to find the nearest clinic would make for a less stressful experience."
"Nearest blood test centres 20–30 miles away — didn't know until after I paid."
"No available appointments near me (Brighton). If you're in London, fine — anywhere else, be prepared."
Personalisation gap — tasks not clearly linked to individual results
High
34 mentionsPrimary 3★/4★ driverFix confirmed to work in reviews
The stated reason most 4-star users don't give 5 stars. Two reviews explicitly confirm the fix works when applied: "I love the way each recommendation is explained and what specific area it targets" and "small changes personalised to my blood results — very doable." The direction is validated. Apply it consistently across the entire plan experience.
"The weekly actions are not always linked to blood test results — more general."
"I stopped using the plan as they are things I do anyway — just another chore."
"I love the way each recommendation is explained and what specific area it targets." ← fix confirmed
Joy gets repetitive — ceiling on 5-star rating
High
Multiple 4★ reviewsPrimary reason for 4 not 5
Joy is universally praised but several 4-star reviewers say it is why they're not giving 5 stars. Two failure modes: conversations that repeat rather than evolve, and occasional factual inaccuracies about product features. When Joy states incorrect product information, users don't know what else to doubt. Trust issue, not just a quality issue.
"The AI companion is excellent, though it sometimes gets stuck repeating the same things."
"A few tweaks required so she gives the right info on what bloods are taken on first visit."
No PDF download of results
Medium
Multiple reviewsGP sharing use case
Multiple users request PDF download — primarily to share with GP or keep personal records. Currently requires emailing support. Quick win that addresses a stated clinical need.
"How can I get a printout of the blood results?"
"It would be useful to download results to send to my GP."
Dietary questionnaire — single selection only
Medium
Multiple reviewsIrrelevant recommendations result
At least three reviews independently flag this: the diet questionnaire allows only one selection, so vegetarian AND gluten-free users must choose. This produces irrelevant food recommendations (eggs, sardines, nuts). A fixable data collection issue with direct downstream impact on personalisation quality.
"I'm vegan and gluten free — I selected gluten-free and got eggs and sardines as suggestions."
No reminders or prompts
Medium
Multiple reviewsLow complexity fix
Two reviews mention forgetting to use the app without prompts. A push notification opt-in is low-complexity with direct impact on weekly engagement. Ship while deeper personalisation work is being rebuilt.
"I realise I could easily forget to engage with my planned behaviour change without prompts."
Unprompted Feature Requests
What users asked for without being asked
Extracted from open review text only.
Feature requested Why users want it Signal
PDF download of resultsShare with GP, personal records
Postcode checker before paymentKnow clinic distance before committing
More clinic locationsRural, Scotland, E. Anglia, Bath, Cambridge
Multiple dietary restrictionsRelevant recommendations for complex diets
Joy conversation history / copy-pasteRefer back to advice, share with others
Recipes from JoySpecific markers: cholesterol, HbA1c
Community / peer group"Feels lonely doing this alone"
Human clinician escalation pathConcerning out-of-range results
What to Do About It
Five product decisions from Trustpilot alone
Grounded in what 258 users actually wrote. Click any card to expand the rationale and evidence.
Sequencing logic: D1 and D2 are preconditions — they cost every 1-star review and destroy trust before users experience the product. D3 and D4 close the 4→5 star gap. D5 is the longer strategic signal the data is already pointing to.
1
Fix the front door — OTP reliability and visible support
Precondition for everything. Not a roadmap item. Timeline: days.
The decision
Two things must be simultaneously true: OTP delivery reliability approaches 100%, and when failure occurs, in-app support is findable in seconds. Currently neither is true. The entire 1-star tier is caused by this problem and nothing else. The 4.66 average could be 4.8+ with this fix alone. Timeline: days, not sprints.
What to ship
In-app support contact visible on the OTP screen. Fallback login method (magic link). OTP delivery reliability fix. Proactive email if OTP is unused within 30 minutes.
Evidence
"No idea how to get in touch — no customer service email or number. Ugh."
"Your help@ email bounced back as undeliverable. I cancelled my debit card."
100% of 1-star reviews
"Scam" in 5 of 7
Zero product quality involved
Fix in days
2
Add a postcode checker before payment
Conversion fix and satisfaction fix simultaneously. Users suggest it themselves.
The decision
Users commit £249 without knowing whether a clinic is nearby. Multiple reviewers suggest the postcode checker independently — when users write the solution in their complaint, that is the clearest product signal available. This reduces post-purchase disappointment and builds trust during checkout.
What to ship
Postcode checker on the landing page and in checkout before payment. Show nearest clinic, distance, and current availability. Longer term: expand clinic network prioritising flagged gaps (Scotland, East Anglia, Bath, Cambridge, Plymouth, rural areas).
Evidence
"A simple postcode checker to find the nearest clinic would make for a less stressful experience."
"Nearest blood test centres 20–30 miles away — didn't know until after I paid."
40 mentions
All star ratings
Users write the fix themselves
3
Make every task show which biomarker it targets
The fix is confirmed to work. Two reviews in this dataset prove it.
The decision
The personalisation gap is the primary reason 4-star users don't give 5 stars. Two reviews confirm the fix works when applied: "I love the way each recommendation is explained and what specific area it targets" and "small changes personalised to my blood results — very doable and embedded in routines." Apply it consistently across the entire plan experience.
What to ship
Biomarker tags on every task card. Results → plan transition: Joy proposes a shortlist built around flagged markers when results land. Plan generator filters by out-of-range results, not generic suggestions.
Evidence — fix confirmed in reviews
"I love the way each recommendation is explained and what specific area it targets." ← confirmed
"Small changes personalised to my blood results — very doable and soon embedded in routines." ← confirmed
"The weekly actions are not always linked to blood test results — more general."
34 mentions
Primary 3★/4★ driver
Fix validated in-data
4
Invest in Joy's memory, accuracy, and conversation evolution
Joy is the ceiling on NPS and the ceiling on the star rating.
The decision
Joy is universally loved and the reason 5-star users give 5 stars. It is also the stated reason 4-star users don't give 5. Failure modes: repetition over time, factual inaccuracies about product features. One user's copy-paste request was fulfilled — they updated their review to "100% wonderful." That is the feedback loop to replicate.
What to invest in
Memory continuity: conversations should build, not reset. Factual accuracy on product features. Conversation history that is searchable and copyable. Joy should never contradict what the blood result section says.
Evidence
"Excellent, though it sometimes gets stuck repeating the same things."
"A few tweaks required so she gives the right info on what bloods are taken on first visit."
"Only small thing I'd like is copy-paste from Joy chats. [Updated: now it works — just 100% wonderful!]"
4★ ceiling driver
Joy is the moat
Continuous investment, not a project
5
Address the loneliness gap — community or peer accountability
Users are writing about it unprompted. It is a churn signal.
The decision
Two reviews independently mention feeling lonely doing the programme. One explicitly wonders if they'll keep it up for the whole year — a churn signal phrased as a product request. The Do Health principles framework names Connection as a core pillar. The product doesn't currently deliver it.
Direction
Start lightweight: optional result-sharing with an accountability partner, cohort matching by programme stage, or a facilitated group for users approaching BT2 together. Don't replicate the WhatsApp group — bring the best of it inside.
Evidence
"An online support group would be great — I wonder if I'll keep it up for the whole year."
"I've shared my results and tasks with family so they can support me."
Churn signal
Connection pillar undelivered
WhatsApp group proves demand