I am very passionate about the NHS and our joint replacement unit at West Midlands Hospital, where I work. The care we provide is excellent. However, due to the high number of patients needing joint replacement surgery, there is a long wait before you can be admitted. This has created a significant backlog of patients needing assessment and treatment for hip and knee issues. Because of this, many patients ask me about private care options.

There are benefits to choosing private care for your joint treatment. You can use your private insurance or pay for it yourself, whichever you prefer.

Avoid NHS Queues

In North Wales, the wait time from a GP referral to an outpatient appointment is about 36 weeks, and it can take up to 52 weeks for an operation. These times can be longer due to factors like winter pressures, staff shortages, and lack of beds. Waiting too long can sometimes negatively affect the outcome of joint replacement surgery.

Faster Private Care

With private care, you can start your treatment within a few days to a couple of weeks, much sooner than through the NHS.

Convenient Scheduling

Your consultations and treatments will be arranged at times that suit you best.

Choose Your Consultant

In the NHS, you can't choose your specific consultant. With private care, you can select the specialist you prefer based on their experience, credentials, and reviews.

Personalized Care

In the NHS, junior doctors often handle parts of your care for training purposes. In private care, the specialist consultant you choose will personally handle all your treatment.

Stay Private

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