Doctors' Digest

UK Hospitals – How do they compare?

Since April 2008, NHS patients in England have had the right to choose where and when they receive non-urgent treatment. Under the scheme, you should be given a choice of at least four hospitals or clinics, including NHS Hospitals, Foundation Trusts, Private Hospitals and Independent Sector Treatment Centres. In practice, you’re able to choose from any UK hospital that provides treatment to the accepted government standard, including private hospitals from all the leading providers. This means that even if you live in London, you can still be treated in Manchester, if, for example, that’s where your family live and you want to be near them while being treated.