Fast, accessible and expert care is important to every patient. If you’re an NHS patient, you can choose to receive your medical treatment at Wells Health by using the NHS e-Referral Service.

Most people in England can choose where to go for medical treatment, including having NHS treatment in a private arm of the NHS. If your GP recommends referring you to a specialist, you have a legal right to choose where you would like to be seen.

 

What is NHS patient choice?

Patient choice is where you have the right to choose which hospital you go to when you're referred by a GP. This can include private arms of NHS trusts, i.e. Wells Health.

 

What are the benefits of patient choice

  • You can be seen sooner and not travel as far for treatment
  • You'll be able to choose where you'd like to be seen during your GP appointment.

 

Why choose Wells Health for your NHS treatment?

A warm welcome

Our private rooms, daily menus and dedicated hospitality assistants aim to make your visit as comfortable as possible.

Reassuringly safe

Expert consultants covering a wide range of specialties treat patients privately at our Fordcombe, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals.

Supporting NHS services

Income generated by Wells Health is reinvested into your local NHS services.

Emergency care facilities

Wells Health has direct access to any additional or urgent help a patient may need, including specialist care and monitoring.

How to book

NHS e-Referral allows you to choose and book your first outpatient appointment at hospitals and clinics across England. To book an appointment, your referrer will provide a:

  • booking reference number
  • password or access code

You can book through the NHS website or the NHS App.

Using the app allows you to view, change or cancel your first outpatient appointment.

If you have difficulty booking your appointment online, contact your GP surgery or the Wells Health NHS team.

 

Email the NHS team

Call 01892 741242