NHS Myths

Patient Choice is a government initiative introduced to give NHS patients more choice about where, when and what time they are treated. NHS patients in England who require hospital treatment can now choose any participating hospital in the country that can meet their needs. One of your options could be a Ramsay Health Care hospital or treatment centre.

Waiting times

The current NHS waiting time from seeing your General Practitioner to treatment is a maximum of 18 weeks.  

Guidelines

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), who funds your NHS treatment, sets guidelines for waiting times within these maximums.

If you wish to have your Consultation, procedure or treatment sooner, you may wish to consider continuing your treatment as a Private Patient rather than remaining as an NHS patient.

This gives you an option to have your appointment or treatment at a date and time which is convenient to you and fits in with your family and work commitments.

What makes us unique

Our patients are at the heart of what we do

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    Friendly hospitals

    Our company ethos "People caring for people" means that every single day our teams selflessly put our patients' needs before their own to help deliver quick access to treatment, so you and your family do not have to worry and wait.

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    Consultant led care

    With more than 2500 consultants throughout the UK, you can opt for a specialist in the treatment you require. They will remain dedicated to your care throughout your stay and follow-up consultations.

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    Excellent infection prevention

    Full adherence to all guidance issued from professional organisations including the Government and Public Health England.

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    Patient Support

    We can provide access to a dedicated member of staff to talk through any concerns you may have prior to attending hospital.

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    Free on-site parking

    Our hospitals are ensuring we have as many free car parking spaces available for our patients as possible.

You're in control

Flexible payment options

to suit you

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0% Payment Plans

Spread the cost of your treatment with fixed, monthly payments over a time period to suit you.

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Self-funding Patients

We offer an alternative range of ways to pay, so you can choose which one best suits you and your finances.

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Private Medical Insurance

Use your private medical insurance to fund your treatment through our simple referral process.

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