Self-Funded Patients
Access to Treatment
If you don’t have health insurance, you don’t have to wait for treatment. We offer fast access to treatment for a range of heart conditions.
We welcome patients choosing to pay for their own treatments, who might not have private medical insurance and wish to avoid long waiting lists elsewhere.
Most of the treatments and other services we offer have little or no waiting time, making it more convenient for you. We provide the highest standards of consultant-led care – nothing less than you’d expect – so you can be back to normal and get on with life as quickly as possible.
How it Works
As a self-pay patient, you will have access to leading heart experts and other specialists to help you every step of the way. We’ll aim to get you an appointment with the right consultant within 48 hours of your enquiry. Some consultants will require a GP referral, but we can assist with this too. If in doubt on whether you require a referral letter, do give the clinic of your choice a ring and they will be more than happy to explain the process.
For most patients, the cost of your treatment can be ‘fixed’, giving you peace of mind and transparency of cost. These costs are subject to regular review to ensure cost-effective care. We accept all major credit and debit cards, cash and cheques (cheques must be cleared prior to admission).
We can also provide interest free medical loans for certain types of procedures, subject to our terms and conditions.
Why Choose to Pay?
Self-Pay Guide
Get started paying for private healthcare in just a few simple steps:
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Book an appointment: Call us on 01202 117250 to speak to a self-pay specialist. We’ll provide an estimate, help you select the right consultant for your health needs and answer any questions about our self-pay service. Many consultants have availability within 24-48 hours.
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Meet with your consultant: Your consultant will review your medical history, discuss your health concerns and recommend tests or treatments based on your needs.
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Arrange your treatment: Once you receive a treatment plan from your consultant, you will receive a quotation for all the services you need. If you’re happy with these, we'll schedule your treatment at a convenient day and time that suits you.
FAQs
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Top ConsultantsTrained in some of the leading cardiac hospitals from both across the UK and the world—and with a wealth of experience in private cardiology; our consultants are the best in their field. They provide expertise in every sub-specialty of cardiology with reputations synonymous with excellence both nationally and internationally. They effectively diagnose and treat numerous common and complex heart conditions to give the healthcare each patient needs.
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Supporting the NHSDorset Heart Clinic income supports the NHS. The business model is based upon keeping private work within The Royal Bournemouth Hospital so that income can be used to benefit frontline NHS clinical services – supporting clinical staff and allowing the NHS to purchase new equipment. We believe this is an important point of differentiation between ourselves and the traditional private hospital model.
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Leading TechnologyTechnology plays a crucial role in healthcare. And the latest technology is required for the best care. For this reason, we use the latest cutting-edge medical equipment and software in the field, from patient examinations to diagnosis to treatments.
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Safety of the NHSWe believe high quality and safe healthcare go hand in hand. Our location within the Royal Bournemouth Hospital provides our patients with the knowledge that they have on-site access to the very best staff and clinical resources 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Private hospitals often lack these resources and therefore require an emergency transfer policy with their nearest NHS hospital – this is why we are proud to offer Care without Compromise.
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Quick and Easy AccessAny health condition can be stressful, so we strive to offer quick and easy access to all our services. From same-day appointments to speedy results—rapid diagnosis to effective treatment; we aim to bring our patients peace of mind.
