Private referrals
Here’s how to get started with your private treatment.
How do I get referred to become a private patient?
Becoming a private patient with Newmedica is simple. Whether you’re paying for your own treatment or using your private medical insurance, we’ll make it a stress-free process.
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Self-pay healthcare
Paying for your treatment yourself means you don’t have to be referred by your optician or GP (though, of course, we do accept their referrals). Simply get in touch with your choice of clinic by phone or email and we’ll arrange the rest.
What is the process for referral or self-pay?
Once you've decided to have your treatment with us – either by referral or self-pay – we'll get in touch to arrange your pre-assessment appointment a few days after we receive your referral.
If you're having private cataract surgery, we'll talk you through the lens options and what might work best for your lifestyle and specific needs. Find out more about lens choices here.
If you want to go ahead, we’ll book you in. Your surgery will typically be within two weeks.
Ready to get started?
If you'd like to book your private treatment with us or would like to find out more, simply contact your local Newmedica clinic.
Private medical insurance
We are proud to be recognised by the main private medical insurance companies. We are accredited by the following:
If you’re using private medical insurance, you might need some more information to make your claim. So please do check with your insurer first to see if they need a referral from your GP or optician to authorise your treatment.
It’s also worth checking to see if you have an excess on your policy, an annual outpatient charge limit, or outpatient cover regardless of admission to hospital.
What is the process for private medical insurance?
First, you should double check with your insurer that you’re covered for the treatment you need. If you already know that you’re covered, you can be referred to us by your GP, optician or you can refer yourself.
Once we receive your referral, we’ll contact you to organise an initial assessment. We'll give you all the details of your potential treatment or surgery, so you can send them to your insurer to check that you’re covered. We’ll also give you the details of your potential surgery, which you can send to your insurer to check against your coverage.
Depending on the treatment type selected and the insurance cover available within each individual policy, some patients might have to pay top up fees in addition to the amount covered by their insurance company. If this applies to you, we'll discuss it with you before your treatment.
Get in touch with your provider
If you have any more questions or you’re not sure about your coverage, it’s best to get in touch with your insurance provider first.
Free consultation
Your first appointment to chat about your treatment won’t cost you a penny.
More options for cataract surgery
You’ll have extra lens choices to suit you and your lifestyle better.
Short waiting time
Your surgery will be organised within a couple of weeks of your first consultation.
Your own patient coordinator
As part of your private journey with us, you’ll be assigned your own dedicated patient coordinator. They will look after you throughout your time with us and you can contact them directly with any questions you may have.
Have any more questions for us?
If you’ve got any questions about our private services, just give us a call or fill in our contact form.
Call us
Our team will be ready to answer your calls and questions on 0800 4096 792 – Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5.30pm.
Contact form
Fill out our contact form here.
Find your nearest clinic
Bristol - Aztec West
Building 720, Waterside Drive, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4UD
Bristol - Litfield House
Litfield House Medical Centre, 1 Litfield Place, Clifton Down, Bristol, BS8 3LS
FAQs
How long does this referral process take?
Although this can vary from clinic to clinic, we aim to get you in for your treatment a couple of weeks either after we receive your referral, or after your first consultation with us.
When will I hear back from Newmedica?
Once we’ve received your referral or enquiry, we’ll get in touch with you within a couple of days to organise an appointment for you.
Which private treatment services do you offer?
You can find the full list of our private treatments here.