Insured Patients & Day Cases

There are a number of ways to come into the Hospital if you are an inpatient or day case. These are those with Health Insurance, those guaranteed by a third party, and those who are self paying. Each option is explained below:

If insured, it is essential to receive confirmation prior to admission from your insurance company that your level of cover is adequate to meet the cost of your stay. The Hospital has direct settlement arrangements for Inpatient treatment with most UK based medical insurance companies for pre-authorised admissions. However, patients are reminded that they are responsible for their Hospital account, if the Insurer does not pay for all or part of their treatment.

If your Insurance company provides a claim form, you must bring it with you. The form must be completed and signed by your consultant (or in some cases GP) who will give details of your treatment. Without the completed claim form your Insurance company will not make payment. The Hospital will invoice the Medical Insurance company directly on your behalf, but in the event that cover is not authorised settlement of the account remains your ultimate responsibility.

If you are not covered by a UK-based Medical Insurer you should check your policy prior to treatment, as you will be required initially to pay your account personally and then claim back from your insurer.

Charges which apply to your treatment and stay are outlined below.

Guaranteed by a Third Party

A written letter of guarantee is required of the who stay prior to arrival from, for example, an embassy or a company.

Uninsured Patients

Inpatient and Day Case patients paying for their own treatment are requested to pay for their stay on admission.

Outpatients

Outpatients are requested to settle their accounts on the day of treatment and if insured, claim back from their medical insurance company.

Additional Payments

• Personal Account

  This will cover non-medical expenses incurred during your stay (for example newspapers) plus the cost of any take home medication.

• Professional Fees

  Consultant and anaesthetist fees are a matter of personal arrangement between the patient and the respective specialists who will forward their account to the patient or the insurance company directly.

Payment Methods

Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Switch/Maestro and any of the following credit cards: Access, Visa or MasterCard. (We regret we do not accept Diners card).

Subsidised Hospital charges are offered to Service patients. Click here for more information.

For further information on prices please telephone the Admissions Office on: