Self Paying Patients

The Hospital offers Fixed Price Surgery as well as a General
Tariff . Fixed Price Surgery

procedures are offered in the following specialties:

• General Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Urology

This is provided outside of a consultant's core clinical hours and scheduled on-call periods. 

General Tariff

The General Tariff includes the cost of the treatment, nursing services, accommodation/hotel services and all tests and examinations necessary following the procedure. It DOES NOT include the fees of any specialist involved with your treatment. This is provided outside of a consultant's core clinical hours and scheduled on-call periods. 

For details contact the Administrator 01271 322415

FIXED PRICE SURGERY

What is Fixed Price Surgery

Fixed Price Surgery is offered by the Trust. By using a fixed cost arrangement you can be aware of the full cost of your proposed treatment before it starts. You simply pay for your treatment in one amount for an agreed procedure, which is provided outside of a consultant's core clinical hours and scheduled on-call periods.  

Who will be interested in Fixed Price Surgery?

This scheme allows people who do not have health insurance, or those whose insurance does not cover their particular illness, to benefit from immediate private healthcare. Through Fixed Price Surgery you can receive a comprehensive range of treatments across most surgical specialties.

What are the usual terms for Fixed Price Surgery?

Once agreed, the Fixed Price Surgery package will include-

• Accommodation, nursing care, operating theatre fees, diagnostic tests and treatment given during your stay in hospital:
• All drugs dressings, and all surgical appliances/implants and consultant fees whilst an inpatient;
• Any prescribed drugs that you may need to take home with you.

Please note: Fixed Price Surgery does not normally include any outpatient charges occurring either BEFORE or AFTER your inpatient or day patient treatment.

Patient’s personal charges (telephone calls, visitor meals, etc) are not included in the Fixed Price Surgery price given. Additional charges will be made for them as appropriate.

How to arrange Fixed Price Surgery

Ask your GP to make a referral as a private patient with a consultant in the appropriate specialty.

If you would like further information, please contact-

The Private Patient Administrator
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB

Telephone 01271 322415