Private work at Belgrave Medical Centre
We are seeing more of our patients requesting private referrals and investigations or treatment through the private sector, driven in part by long NHS waiting lists.
Whilst we are grateful for the support of our private consultant colleagues, and sympathise with the delays in seeking specialist assistance, it may not always be appropriate or possible for us to action these requests.
Please find further information below regarding our position on private work at the Belgrave Medical Centre.
Private blood tests and other investigations
The practice occasionally receives requests from private providers to perform investigations such as blood tests or scans for our patients.
According to the NHS General Medical Services Regulations, which govern the contract between the NHS and GPs, these investigations should only be performed if the GP considers these to be clinically appropriate and part of the standard approach of assessing/ treating the patient as per NHS guidance.
The GP must also be able to interpret the results and manage the care of the patient accordingly.
If we feel the proposed investigations lie outside NHS Primary medical services, we will ask you to make alternative arrangements through your private provider.
