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Getting a medical certificate through the NHS can mean waiting weeks for an appointment you needed yesterday. A private doctor gives you the same legally valid documentation, usually on the same day.Getting a medical certificate through the NHS can mean waiting weeks for an appointment you needed yesterday. A private doctor gives you the same…
This blog explains whether GP surgeries in the UK are privately owned. The answer being yes, it explains the layering of the ownerships, fee structures, and processing steps of the healthcare systems. The blog explains how an NHS surgery is owned privately and how the whole business works, how GPs get paid, and when patients…
The blog discusses whether your private GP can refer you to a private specialist, along with the detailed procedure. The blog also talks about more turnarounds of getting yourself a specialist referral, whether it’s a referral from an NHS GP to a private specialist or a private GP to an NHS specialist. The blog concludes…
This guide explains how GP referral letters work in UK healthcare. The guide explains all the different scenarios of medical referral letters. When people need it, how it helps, and what’s the quickest route to get one. The guide explains what an ideal referral letter should include and how it helps ease your treatment process….
The blog focuses on explaining your NHS medical history and your private medical history. How are they different, and who can access the confidential details. The blog explains clean pathways to avoid your old NHS records influencing your current private GP’s decisions. The blog talks about NHS workflows that help on-boarded organizations get access to…
This blog addresses a concern regarding booking an appointment with a private GP, as people often face delays with NHS appointments. This blog elaborates that seeing a private GP is just like seeing your NHS GP. They’re just paying a private fee for a detailed assessment/consultation. The blog addresses all the limitations and relevant concerns…
This guide busts common myths around private GPs issuing sick notes. It explains how a private or an NHS GP can write a sick note for your employer. What are the requirements to get a sick note? What should a good sick note include? It also explains the common differences between acquiring a sick note…
This guide explains whether a private prescription is valid and what the limitations of a private prescription are (if any). It further talks about the difference between an NHS prescription and a private prescription, and whether pharmacies treat private prescriptions differently from NHS prescriptions. The guide talks about the most commonly prescribed drugs in the…
You need to fully understand the healthcare system of the UK, especially when you’re navigating through the private and NHS systems. Many people wonder if a private GP can refer you to the NHS or if they can access NHS records or refer you to specialists. In this blog, we’ll answer all your questions related…
This blog explains whether you need a GP referral for private treatment, especially if you’re new to the UK system. It covers how NHS and private care work together. It explains when you require a referral and when self-refer is sufficient. You will also learn how to get a private referral from a private GP,…