What you've been waiting for. Your NHS treatment at a private hospital
In partnership with the NHS Choose and Book programme, you can now have your NHS treatment* at a BMI Healthcare hospital. When your GP decides that you need to see a specialist for further treatment, you will be offered treatment from a list of hospitals or clinics. Choose and Book allows you to choose the time, date and hospital for your treatment.
In a BMI hospital you will benefit from the same specialist care offered in the NHS with the addition of:
Fast access to a consultant opinion
Continuity of care with the same consultant caring for you throughout your treatment
Treatment within a 13-week referral to treatment pathway
Comfortable private facilities with en-suite, TV and room service
You will also have the reassurance of having consistent, high quality care, with 99% of our patients would recommend BMI hospitals to their family and friends**
NHS Waiting Lists
BMI Healthcare has compiled a list of the current waiting lists per specialty to ensure our customers can make an informed decision over whether to wait and go with NHS Choose & Book (if applicable) or to go private and pay for your own treatment. Click here to view the current primary care trust waiting times for your county.
Booking an appointment
Once your GP has decided you need to be referred to a hospital/consultant, the way you book your appointment will depend on your local area and GP surgery, however, your options are likely to be:
Your GP or other practice staff will book your appointment for you
You can contact the NHS Telephone Appointments Line on 0845 608 8888 with your Unique Booking Reference Number (UBRN), which is given to you by your GP
Using the internet, you can book online yourself with your UBRN
Once your appointment is booked
Once you have selected your hospital and suitable appointment details, you will receive a letter from BMI Healthcare confirming the details of where you need to go for your appointment, and any instructions you may need to follow in preparation of your appointment. A copy will also be sent to your GP.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be treated at the weekend?
Yes. Some outpatient appointments and some admissions can take place at the weekend. Times will vary depending on the type of treatment you are having and weekend appointments are more likely if you can be flexible about the location of your treatment.
Can children be referred to the BMI Healthcare Choose and Book program?
No. Children under 18 years are not permitted under the terms of Choose and Book.
Will there be a record of my treatment?
Yes. When you are discharged, a letter will be sent to your GP detailing the treatment you have received and the intended follow up plans. You will also receive a copy of this letter.
Call our helpline for more information on 0800 096 3066.
* Not all NHS treatments are available at BMI hospitals. Please visit www.nhs.uk for a full list of treatments.
** Patient satisfaction survey carried out by Howard Warwick Associates (12 months to July 2009)
