Imperial College Healthcare Private Care works with healthcare professionals, embassies and insurance providers in the UK and internationally to support patient referrals and access to specialist treatment. Our expert consultants provide private care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, with dedicated support for referrals, international patients and insurer-funded treatment.
GPs may contact consultants directly or contact our referrals and booking office. To refer via the office please call +44 (0)20 3311 7700 or email imperial.private.healthcare@nhs.net.
To refer a patient from outside the UK, please contact us by phone or email.
Telephone: +44(0) 20 3311 7700 or +44 (0)20 3313 5982
Email: imperial.private.referrals@nhs.net
To review your referral, we will require an up-to-date medical report. Please ensure this is in English and that any information is no more than three weeks old. We ask for the medical report to please include the following information:
name
age
country of origin
medical history
medical requirements
translation requirements (if any)
other relevant information
For embassy sponsored patients, we also require a letter of guarantee prior to any treatment.
Please do not arrange travel for your patient until their medical report has been reviewed and accepted by one of our consultants. If your patient requires a visa, the consultant in charge of the treatment plan will be able to support you with the application.
Imperial College Healthcare Private Care has arrangements with most major insurers, and in most instances, we can work directly with insurers to settle financial statements.
If your patient has any questions about direct settlement with their insurer, please contact +44 (0)20 3311 7700 or email imperial.private.healthcare@nhs.net.
We recommend that patients check the terms and conditions of their insurance policies to ensure they are covered for treatment. Some policies restrict the choice of hospitals or have limitations on certain treatments. Patients may also have a financial limit to their benefits.
If patients have queries regarding their insurance cover, please advise them to contact their insurer directly.
If you have any questions, please contact our referral team on +44 (0)20 3311 7700.
