Capture and act on patient feedback with FFT surveys

Handle your entire FFT programme in one place. Collect feedback through multiple channels. Cut analysis time in half with AI, track resolution and reporting. Government approved with UK data storage.
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Why NHS Trusts choose SmartSurvey for FFT

SmartSurvey connects every stage of patient feedback from ward-level collection to Trust-wide reporting so you can meet NHS England requirements, respond faster to concerns, and build the evidence base for continuous improvement.
Spot the hidden themes in seconds

AI groups thousands of patient comments into themes in seconds, automatically flagging urgent concerns and frustrated patients. Your team sees exactly which issues need immediate attention, helping you intervene early.

Pass procurement without delays

SmartSurvey is NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit approved with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certification. 100% UK storage for response data. Your information governance team can sign off quickly.

Integrate with your systems

Link SmartSurvey with your intelligence tools to synchronise patient details and feedback data.

Reach more patients

Automatically send surveys where your patients already are such as SMS, email, QR codes or kiosks.

Measure improvements

Create team specific dashboards that show FFT performance and patient satisfaction over time.

Case Studies

SmartSurvey is trusted by NHS Trusts and hospitals across the UK. Hear what they have to say about us.
  • NHS Oxleas
  • NHS HealthEast
  • NHS Derbyshire
  • Leading NHS Children’s Hospital
“We’re absolutely delighted with SmartSurvey. It’s enabled us to reach our desired patient experience target for the first time.”
Aisha Abdullah, Senior Patient Experience Coordinator
“The powerful features available have so far helped us deliver a range of surveys to support important projects.”
NHS HealthEast
“I have already recommended this system to peers and colleagues resulting in two extra accounts being purchased within the Trust as the potential for time saving and cost saving became apparent.”
NHS Derbyshire
“SmartSurvey didn’t just meet our expectations; it exceeded them, having a very significant impact on our ability to effectively develop feedback for important Trust-wide projects and priorities.”
Leading NHS Children’s Hospital

Everything your Trust needs in one place

There’s no need to juggle multiple systems for patient feedback. SmartSurvey handles FFT collection, analysis, follow-up and reporting in one platform, so your team spends less time on administration and more time improving care.

Design Trust-branded FFT surveys

  • NHS-compliant questions ready to use

    Start collecting feedback today with pre-built FFT question type that already meet NHS England standards.
  • Keep surveys short and clear
    Create simple, mobile-friendly survey designs. Avoid fatigue by using logic to ask the right questions.
  • Customise for your Trust
    Add NHS branding, adjust question wording for different services, and create targeted surveys for initiatives.

Use insights to improve experiences

  • Drill down to patient feedback from Trust to ward level
    Create views for boards, divisions and wards showing exactly the detail level each team needs.
  • Track scores without waiting for monthly reports
    Live dashboards update immediately so you can track FFT scores, sentiment trends, spot sudden drops in satisfaction.
  • Be notified instantly to negative experiences

    Get instant email alerts when patients leave negative scores. Respond rapidly to issues the moment it happens.

Make every patient’s voice feel heard

  • Never lose track of patient concerns or complaints
    Turn a negative FFT response into a tracked case with one click. Assign, respond, resolve in one place.
  • See exactly who did what and when
    Every case shows the conversation between your team and the patient, who was involved, and when the issue was closed.
  • Show patients you're listening
    Reply to patients directly from SmartSurvey to explain what happened and what you've changed.

Security and compliance that removes all risk

NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit approved with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certification. One hundred percent UK data hosting with full audit trails means your IG team signs off without lengthy reviews or additional assessments.
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See how Trusts are transforming their FFT programmes with SmartSurvey