What would you do: go private or NHS?

Hello Edz 

I hope you don’t mind me jumping in here.  I have been a member of the Prostate Community for 3 years. Many members have used private healthcare or private consultations for diagnostic or second opinions but most have stuck with the NHS.for treatment.

Are you aware on the NHS you can pick and choose your treatment venue?

I do hope that his helps. Perhaps a new thread on the Prostate forum asking members about the treatment you want may answer your questions.

Feel free to message me if it helps.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Millibob

Thanks for that, I did not know that and will do exactly that, Thanks again.

Edz

Hi Edz. As far as I know you can combine both. I think your urologist is wrong. It’s up to each individual trust. However. If you are in England you have the right to be seen at any hospital of your choosing if they have capacity. So I might suggest you ring round and see if any you mention do have and you can get the treatment in the nhs too. 
Good luck. Let me know how you get on 

Hi Dani,

Thanks for that, I didn't know any of that, when I googled it, it kinda implied you didn't have that kind of choice. Thanks for replying and I will start searching.

Thanks Edz 

Hello Edz 

I was out earlier - this link may help:

Your Choices In The NHS.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Brian. That’s excellent. Thank you 

Sorry I’m late back to this thread, it’s been a full week of tests for my husband. 

No, I had no idea you can choose your treatment venue. How do you do this? 

Good Evening MrsG14 

Once you know what treatment you need and you think you can get this either earlier or from somewhere with better facilities, results or services you can ask your GP for a referral to that hospital.

NHS CHOICES

I hope this helps.

Best wishes - Brian.