Sorry! as I have already said, its not income or otherwise my local heath board want me to get it done by another hospital to satisfy the waiting lists this is common practice in Scotland, I would have thought this would be the case all over the UK, I have been advised that my expenses will be paid full stop.
But as another poster has pointed out, you didnt HAVE to agree to this.
Please please please do not go to this hospital it is a hellhole that left me disabled aged 22 six years ago. It ruined my life and they allowed my surgeon to work their till the GMC suspended him they do not give a toss about the patients.
Some of the staff are still there and I hope the burn in hell for what they did.
There is a group of patients who are suing my surgeon not just me.
Avoid this place at all costs.
My saying in life is "I would rather die than use BMI" (Healthcare)
I sued the hospital several times for different things it is a terrible place. It is not anywhere near as good as the Nuffield. You are far safer going on the NHS. Pm me if you want to ask me anything.
Sorry, I don't know what to say except it's a small hernia procedure surley that should be straight forward!
By coincidence, the surgeon that will be doing the operation has just called me to confirm details and to advise me about which type of procedure to go for, this is new to me, direct contact with consultants!
Must say I'm impressed and this goes on to aleviate some concerns.
Maybe they will then to ease there own waiting list pay reasonable expenses for you to travel there, but I cannot see them paying any expenses to your wife at all.
Sorry, I don't know what to say except it's a small hernia procedure surley that should be straight forward!
The woman who ran the nursing staff and instructed them to lie about my complaint runs the hospital now so believe it from me and the other 50 people that complained about the surgeon and their hospital care at Ross Hall that the hospital is a hellhole.
Is this the same place that left you 'mis-diagnosed' and near death? :rolleyes:
Don't get the intention of your comment yes the surgeon should not have operated and I am going in for my eighth operation on march 10th to help manage the damage he did. I am certainly not making anything up. I was left disabled yes but no I wasn't left at deaths door.
I think you have got me mixed up with the guy that wanting to put a claim in on another thread not me.
By coincidence, the surgeon that will be doing the operation has just called me to confirm details and to advise me about which type of procedure to go for, this is new to me, direct contact with consultants!
Must say I'm impressed and this goes on to aleviate some concerns.
Have you researched whether or not he has a good reputation or has any gmc/mpts complaints against him or medical negligence claims?
Maybe they will then to ease there own waiting list pay reasonable expenses for you to travel there, but I cannot see them paying any expenses to your wife at all.
They did used to pay travel expenses to go for private treatment if you were on income support like me. You had to get a certificate to prove you were on income support and send in copies of receipts to be reimbursed. It might not be possible to claim travel expenses if you are not on a low income. The job centre or dwp will be able to advise you.
The NHS hospital has farmed out my operation, thats why I'm going to a private hospital, this was spelled a few posts ago!
OK I get that, but you mentioned about your travel insurance. How does that come into the equation ?
Your wife would have to eat presumably if she was at home or at hospital - I therefore cant see why any of her expenses for eating (or indeed travelling) should be met.
They did used to pay travel expenses to go for private treatment if you were on income support like me. You had to get a certificate to prove you were on income support and send in copies of receipts to be reimbursed. It might not be possible to claim travel expenses if you are not on a low income. The job centre or dwp will be able to advise you.
I repeat, the expenses are not income related! I have been advised I will get all travel expenses, its them that want me to go in the first place!
OK I get that, but you mentioned about your travel insurance. How does that come into the equation ?
Your wife would have to eat presumably if she was at home or at hospital - I therefore cant see why any of her expenses for eating (or indeed travelling) should be met.
Good luck with the op
last year I went to florida and when i rang my insurance company to update them I was advised my operation was not on their 'waiting list' and canceled my policy and gave me a refund! So to get insurance I has had to go with a specialist for this cover and it cost me £125 for a 2 week trip.
My Dad was in hospital and while he was there a patient from a private hospital arrived after his operation went wrong - he had a heart attack in theatre.
As the private hospital could not deal with the emergency and aftercare he was transfered to an NHS hospital - sadly he died a week later.
He only went in for minor surgery to his prostate.
As someone else said i would opt NHS who have all the experience and back up over private just for the sake of a room on your own and a slap up dinner.
My Dad has had private rooms whilst he has been in hospital but the meals weren't upto much!
Hi there, have just agreed to have an operation in a private hospital in Glasgow called Rosshall, I expect it will be better than an NHS hospital, does anyone have any experiance of this hospital, what expenses can you claim for I expect it will be all my travel and eating costs but my wife wants to come with me and she will have to stay in a local hotel, I don't know where we stand re-her expenses, does anyone have any experiance of this.I've been waiting since July last year and on phoning yesterday they offered an appointment in 3-3 weeks!
It has even got me out of jury duty, for now that is, as I will be called again.
Any input would be appreciated.
The best way to find out is to 'phone your health insurance company. BTW, I don't want to concern you, but you're actually far safer in an NHS hospital. In a private hospital the surgeons and anaesthetists turn up to do the surgery and then leave. Over night there are nurses and a doctor on duty. In an NHS hospital if anything goes wrong with you there is every facility on hand that you could need from the heart unit to the intensive care unit. If you're taken poorly in the private hospital they have to call an ambulance for you, if it's serious.
The best way to find out is to 'phone your health insurance company. BTW, I don't want to concern you, but you're actually far safer in an NHS hospital. In a private hospital the surgeons and anaesthetists turn up to do the surgery and then leave. Over night there are nurses and a doctor on duty. In an NHS hospital if anything goes wrong with you there is every facility on hand that you could need from the heart unit to the intensive care unit. If you're taken poorly in the private hospital they have to call an ambulance for you, if it's serious.
Not necessarily, some private hospitals have itu/hdu/coronary itu's and a high staff level at night,.
Check something like the Dr foster guide for consultants. It certainly isn't uncommon for nhs ops to be done in a private hospital to reduce waiting lists, I believe n sime cases some are done abroad too. Your referral pathway from the nhs should be able to tell you if and what they will reimburse you for - family travel and living expenses aren't usually covered.
In terms of consultants, ,most work within the nhs and do private work to supplement their income - dr foster will probably tell you where else hey work
Not necessarily, some private hospitals have itu/hdu/coronary itu's and a high staff level at night,.
Check something like the Dr foster guide for consultants. It certainly isn't uncommon for nhs ops to be done in a private hospital to reduce waiting lists, I believe n sime cases some are done abroad too. Your referral pathway from the nhs should be able to tell you if and what they will reimburse you for - family travel and living expenses aren't usually covered.
In terms of consultants, ,most work within the nhs and do private work to supplement their income - dr foster will probably tell you where else hey work
The majority of private hospitals in the UK have no critical care facilities.
The majority of private hospitals in the UK have no critical care facilities.
This is very very true but something people don't know about or realise. There have been several instances of people dying in private hospitals because of a medical emergency and the risk is even worse at night when there is just one rmo doctor at call at night.
I'd like to say though I am not against private healthcare and still use it but my 8th operation on the 10th of March is too major and the private hospital doesn't have the facilities to do it.
The majority of private hospitals in the UK have no critical care facilities.
Those that do have critical care facilities only provide fairly basic support - nothing like in a general NHS acute hospital. Obviously the private specialist heart hospitals will have reasonably good coronary care and cardiac intensive care units but, if I were having heart surgery I'd still rather have it in an NHS hospital in case I developed a non cardiac complication.
Private hospital care is good for those patients having routine straightforward uncomplicated surgery. As long as nothing goes wrong...
I've had two operations recently. The first was in an NHS hospital the second privately.
The care I received by the NHS was far superior. When I was in pain after my op I had all the pain relief I needed and the doctors and nurses were excellent.
In the private hospital I was in pain after my op. I kept ringing the buzzer, but no one came. When someone did turn up I was told that the doctor (there was only one on duty) was looking after a really poorly patient and I would have to wait. I waited and waited, in pain. I didn't get any sleep and only finally got some pain relief in the early hours. Boy was I glad to go home from there. Never again!
As far as I am aware your wife's expenses will only be covered if you are physically incapable of travelling by yourself, she is your carer or due to your medical condition you require 24 hour supervision. If you are capable of looking after yourself and the hospital have no concerns about you travelling alone then any travel companions are usually expected to cover their own costs.
I repeat, the expenses are not income related! I have been advised I will get all travel expenses, its them that want me to go in the first place!
Did you say it is a hernia op? Surely in a private hospital you are out the same day? My husband has had two, but because he is in warferin he stayed over night. Otherwise he would have come home the same day.
Did you say it is a hernia op? Surely in a private hospital you are out the same day? My husband has had two, but because he is in warferin he stayed over night. Otherwise he would have come home the same day.
The consultant said I would be kept in for one night after the op, so I'm hoping i can travel on the day and only have to stay one night.
Looks like they will pay for my wifes expenses as she has to drive me home, as i won't be able to drive Not what I expected but I will take what I can, they want me to go further a field for the op so they can pay, it's 18p per mile if you drive, sounds ok but for local athourity work I get 45p a mile! 18p is better than nothing.
So to explain again, in Scotland, if you are waiting for an op on the NHS they farm you out to private hospitals, will report back on how I get on.
Please please please do not go to this hospital it is a hellhole that left me disabled aged 22 six years ago. It ruined my life and they allowed my surgeon to work their till the GMC suspended him they do not give a toss about the patients.
Some of the staff are still there and I hope the burn in hell for what they did.
There is a group of patients who are suing my surgeon not just me.
Avoid this place at all costs.
My saying in life is "I would rather die than use BMI" (Healthcare)
I sued the hospital several times for different things it is a terrible place. It is not anywhere near as good as the Nuffield. You are far safer going on the NHS. Pm me if you want to ask me anything.
it is not a 'hellhole'
I have been there twice and could not have had better care. The staff were superb.
Maybe the reason they are funny with you is the amount of times you have sued them :rolleyes:
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I don't think that's going to be a good enough reason for the NHS to pay expenses...
But as another poster has pointed out, you didnt HAVE to agree to this.
Sorry, I don't know what to say except it's a small hernia procedure surley that should be straight forward!
Must say I'm impressed and this goes on to aleviate some concerns.
The woman who ran the nursing staff and instructed them to lie about my complaint runs the hospital now so believe it from me and the other 50 people that complained about the surgeon and their hospital care at Ross Hall that the hospital is a hellhole.
Don't get the intention of your comment yes the surgeon should not have operated and I am going in for my eighth operation on march 10th to help manage the damage he did. I am certainly not making anything up. I was left disabled yes but no I wasn't left at deaths door.
I think you have got me mixed up with the guy that wanting to put a claim in on another thread not me.
Have you researched whether or not he has a good reputation or has any gmc/mpts complaints against him or medical negligence claims?
They did used to pay travel expenses to go for private treatment if you were on income support like me. You had to get a certificate to prove you were on income support and send in copies of receipts to be reimbursed. It might not be possible to claim travel expenses if you are not on a low income. The job centre or dwp will be able to advise you.
OK I get that, but you mentioned about your travel insurance. How does that come into the equation ?
Your wife would have to eat presumably if she was at home or at hospital - I therefore cant see why any of her expenses for eating (or indeed travelling) should be met.
Good luck with the op
I repeat, the expenses are not income related! I have been advised I will get all travel expenses, its them that want me to go in the first place!
last year I went to florida and when i rang my insurance company to update them I was advised my operation was not on their 'waiting list' and canceled my policy and gave me a refund! So to get insurance I has had to go with a specialist for this cover and it cost me £125 for a 2 week trip.
As the private hospital could not deal with the emergency and aftercare he was transfered to an NHS hospital - sadly he died a week later.
He only went in for minor surgery to his prostate.
As someone else said i would opt NHS who have all the experience and back up over private just for the sake of a room on your own and a slap up dinner.
My Dad has had private rooms whilst he has been in hospital but the meals weren't upto much!
The best way to find out is to 'phone your health insurance company. BTW, I don't want to concern you, but you're actually far safer in an NHS hospital. In a private hospital the surgeons and anaesthetists turn up to do the surgery and then leave. Over night there are nurses and a doctor on duty. In an NHS hospital if anything goes wrong with you there is every facility on hand that you could need from the heart unit to the intensive care unit. If you're taken poorly in the private hospital they have to call an ambulance for you, if it's serious.
Not necessarily, some private hospitals have itu/hdu/coronary itu's and a high staff level at night,.
Check something like the Dr foster guide for consultants. It certainly isn't uncommon for nhs ops to be done in a private hospital to reduce waiting lists, I believe n sime cases some are done abroad too. Your referral pathway from the nhs should be able to tell you if and what they will reimburse you for - family travel and living expenses aren't usually covered.
In terms of consultants, ,most work within the nhs and do private work to supplement their income - dr foster will probably tell you where else hey work
The majority of private hospitals in the UK have no critical care facilities.
This is very very true but something people don't know about or realise. There have been several instances of people dying in private hospitals because of a medical emergency and the risk is even worse at night when there is just one rmo doctor at call at night.
I'd like to say though I am not against private healthcare and still use it but my 8th operation on the 10th of March is too major and the private hospital doesn't have the facilities to do it.
Those that do have critical care facilities only provide fairly basic support - nothing like in a general NHS acute hospital. Obviously the private specialist heart hospitals will have reasonably good coronary care and cardiac intensive care units but, if I were having heart surgery I'd still rather have it in an NHS hospital in case I developed a non cardiac complication.
Private hospital care is good for those patients having routine straightforward uncomplicated surgery. As long as nothing goes wrong...
The care I received by the NHS was far superior. When I was in pain after my op I had all the pain relief I needed and the doctors and nurses were excellent.
In the private hospital I was in pain after my op. I kept ringing the buzzer, but no one came. When someone did turn up I was told that the doctor (there was only one on duty) was looking after a really poorly patient and I would have to wait. I waited and waited, in pain. I didn't get any sleep and only finally got some pain relief in the early hours. Boy was I glad to go home from there. Never again!
Did you say it is a hernia op? Surely in a private hospital you are out the same day? My husband has had two, but because he is in warferin he stayed over night. Otherwise he would have come home the same day.
The consultant said I would be kept in for one night after the op, so I'm hoping i can travel on the day and only have to stay one night.
I don't realy care one way or the other if they pay her expenses I was just enquiring.
So to explain again, in Scotland, if you are waiting for an op on the NHS they farm you out to private hospitals, will report back on how I get on.
I have been there twice and could not have had better care. The staff were superb.
Maybe the reason they are funny with you is the amount of times you have sued them :rolleyes: