Going private without health insurance

Learn the process if you’re paying for your own treatment and get top tips for navigating the system.

The process:

Your GP recommends a consultant or specialist and writes a referral letter
You attend an appointment with the consultant where relevant tests are carried out (or are booked for a later date), and your diagnosis and treatment are agreed
A consultation typically costs £150 to £250 and is normally paid on the day or settled soon afterwards; if you need scans or tests, these may cost extra.
Treatment is booked (if necessary) at a time and date that is convenient – note this may be available within an NHS hospital, which may cost less
The consultant updates your GP

Top tips:

Compare prices, get a quote for treatment or find a hospital/clinic on GoPrivate.com
Compare specialists on GoPrivate.com then ask your GP to refer you to a specific consultant
Remember to ask your GP for a copy of the referral letter
Consider whether you are likely to need post-operative care e.g. physio and factor this into the price