Where can i get independent advice private healthcare

If you're being treated in the NHS, there are many places where you can seek advice on treatment and the services provided in the NHS. The Patients' Association is a good example of  an organisation that can assist you and that represents the views of NHS patients.

Ask a question in the Private Patients' Forum


A new discussion forum  provides the opportunity for patients and consumers to discuss issues relating to private health insurance, private hospitals and private consultants and specialists. The discussion forum is run and managed by the Private Patients' Forum and is hosted within Private Healthcare UK. (Visit the private healthcare discussion forum).

Here are some examples of the kind of topics that have been raised:

Is there a private healthcare ombudsman I can go to if my op goes badly?
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How do I choose a ENT Dr for my snoring?
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Where can I find the ACTUAL costs of private healthcare?
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Why won't my insurers cover Diabetes?
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What is ‘pre-existing condition’?
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So if you're looking to raise an issue about your private health insurance, or want some pointers on how to access private healthcare, the Private Patients' Forum is the place to ask.

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