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Understand what you are paying for, who is providing care and what happens next. Explore published consultation fees and practical guides to private healthcare in the UK.

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Real published fees. The service behind the price.
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01 / PRIVATE CARE

Mental health

From£100

per 50-minute CBT session

Clinical Partners · therapy appointment. Psychiatrist assessments are priced separately.

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02 / PRIVATE CARE

TRT care

From£119

initial doctor consultation

Balance My Hormones · diagnostic tests and ongoing treatment cost extra.

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03 / PRIVATE CARE

Hair loss

From£16.20

28 finasteride 1mg tablets with HL40

Superdrug · £27 standard price. Offer availability and prescription approval apply.

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04 / PRIVATE CARE

Menopause care

From£160

45-minute initial nurse consultation

Menopause Care · online appointment. Medicines and follow-ups are separate.

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Selected direct-provider prices checked 20 October 2026. Each guide names its sources, inclusions and extra charges. These services are different; the figures are not a ranking of clinical suitability.

Private GP appointments

Appointments, fees & continuity

Private blood tests

Testing, results & follow-up

Private scans & diagnostics

Referrals, reports & next steps

Private menopause consultation costs

Nurse, GP & specialist appointments

Private mental health costs

Therapy, assessment & follow-up

Private dermatology

Skin concerns, specialists & fees

Private physiotherapy

Assessment, movement & recovery

TRT costs in the UK

Consultations, tests & monitoring

Hair loss treatment prices UK

Pack prices, codes & assessment

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Understand the whole cost of care.

Detailed guides to assessments, investigations, prescriptions and ways to pay.

01

Private ADHD assessment costs: the full care budget

Understand private ADHD assessment fees, reports, titration, prescriptions and reviews, plus why NHS shared care must be agreed before you rely on it.

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02

Private sleep apnoea assessment: tests, fees and follow-up

Compare the costs and inclusions of private sleep apnoea consultations and home sleep tests, including reports, repeat recordings and follow-up care.

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03

Private MRI scan costs: what a complete quote includes

Understand private MRI prices by body area and compare referral, contrast, reporting and follow-up inclusions using a dated direct-provider example.

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04

Private fertility consultation costs: from first visit to a plan

Separate fertility consultation fees from tests, treatment, medicines and storage, with HFEA clinic checks and questions for a fully costed plan.

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05

Private health insurance vs self-pay: understand the costs

Compare how self-pay and private medical insurance work, including excesses, authorisation, outpatient limits and the costs you may still need to pay.

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06

Private GP referral and prescription costs explained

Understand private GP appointment fees, referral letters, prescription charges and medicine costs, plus the boundary when asking for NHS follow-up.

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07

Private ultrasound scan costs: compare the complete quote

Understand private ultrasound prices, scan types, referrals, reports and follow-up fees, with a dated direct-provider example and practical booking questions.

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08

Private physiotherapy costs: first appointment and full course

Compare private physiotherapy assessment and follow-up fees, session lengths, package terms and NHS routes using a dated direct-provider price example.

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09

Private dermatology costs: consultation, tests and procedures

Separate dermatologist consultation fees from biopsy, laboratory, procedure and follow-up costs, with a direct-provider example and questions for a clear quote.

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10

Private hearing tests and hearing aids: prices, aftercare and NHS access

Separate a free hearing assessment from hearing-aid costs. Compare a dated £500 pair example, fitting, batteries, guarantees and the NHS hearing-aid pathway.

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11

Private eye tests and OCT costs: appointments, scans and NHS help

Understand routine eye-test fees, optional OCT charges, home visits and NHS eye-test eligibility, with directly sourced examples and clear questions about extras.

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12

Travel health costs: consultation fees, vaccines and NHS options

Compare travel clinic consultation rules and per-dose vaccination prices, with dated Boots examples, NHS alternatives and questions about complete-course costs.

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13

Private sexual health test costs: screening, advice and free NHS care

Separate sexual health consultation fees from STI screening, samples and treatment. Explore direct-provider price examples and free confidential NHS access.

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14

Private dietitian consultation costs: appointments, packages and NHS access

Compare dated dietitian consultation prices, package inclusions, specialist referrals and follow-up costs, with practical NHS access and booking guidance.

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15

Private podiatry and chiropody costs: assessments, reviews and extras

Understand private podiatry prices, routine versus biomechanical appointments, orthotic and procedure extras, practitioner checks and local NHS referral criteria.

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16

Occupational health assessment costs: referrals, reports and who pays

Understand a published occupational health assessment fee, management referral scope, report consent, employer arrangements and costs beyond the first appointment.

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17

Private adult autism assessment costs: package, report and NHS options

Understand a dated adult autism assessment price, what to check in a package, feedback and report arrangements, NHS referrals and England’s choice pathway.

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18

Private dental check-up and hygiene costs: compare each visit

Compare private dental examination and hygienist fees, new-patient appointments, X-rays, plans and NHS options using dated practice-specific prices.

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19

Private allergy consultation and testing costs explained

Understand allergy assessment prices, included skin-prick testing, laboratory fees and follow-up, with direct-provider examples and NHS referral information.

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20

Private heart check costs: ECG, echo and cardiology fees

Compare cardiology consultations, ECGs and echocardiograms as distinct services, with dated provider prices, reporting questions and NHS referral context.

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21

Private gynaecology consultation costs and what is included

Compare gynaecologist consultation fees with scan packages, tests, reports and follow-up, including direct-provider prices, consent and NHS access.

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22

Private ENT consultation costs: hearing, examinations and follow-up

Understand private ENT appointment fees, separate hearing tests and hospital charges, with named provider examples and practical NHS referral information.

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23

Private urology consultation costs: tests, packages and review fees

Compare urology consultation fees by appointment type, then separate urine tests, scans, cystoscopy, reporting and follow-up using direct-provider examples.

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24

Private gastroenterology costs: consultations, endoscopy and results

Understand gastroenterologist fees and endoscopy cost components, including hospital charges, samples, preparation and result reviews, with direct-source examples.

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25

Private rheumatology assessment costs: tests, reviews and monitoring

Explore rheumatology consultation fees, investigation costs and ongoing monitoring, with directly sourced examples and clear questions about NHS handover.

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26

Private pain clinic costs: assessment, treatment plans and follow-up

Separate private pain assessment fees from procedures, rehabilitation and reviews, with dated direct-provider prices and NHS pain-service information.

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27

Private neurology assessment costs: appointments, tests and results

Compare neurologist consultation fees, MRI and neurophysiology cost components, result-review appointments and ongoing care using directly sourced examples.

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28

Private counselling, psychotherapy and psychology costs: choosing the right appointment

Compare therapy appointment types, dated provider fees, practitioner checks, course budgets and NHS routes without treating every mental health appointment as interchangeable.

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29

Private pelvic health physiotherapy costs: assessment, reviews and NHS access

Understand pelvic health physiotherapy fees, appointment scope, consent, follow-up plans and local NHS referrals, with directly sourced initial and review prices.

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30

Private cataract costs: consultations, lenses, surgery quotes and NHS routes

Unpack cataract consultation and surgery quotes, per-eye pricing, lens choices and aftercare. Includes dated provider consultation examples and NHS pathway questions.

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31

Private vasectomy costs and NHS access: consultation, procedure and follow-up

Understand a dated £550 provider example, separate consultation and procedure fees, semen testing, aftercare and local NHS referral routes before booking a vasectomy.

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32

Private speech and language therapy costs: assessments, reports and sessions

Compare speech and language assessment, report and treatment fees, with dated child-service examples, professional checks and NHS referral guidance for different ages.

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33

Private occupational therapy assessment costs: home visits, reports and equipment

Understand private occupational therapy fees, home assessments, written reports, equipment trials and funded routes, with directly sourced adult home-visit examples.

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Before you book

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01

What is the full cost?

Ask whether appointments, tests, reports, medicines and follow-up are included. Get exclusions in writing.

02

Who is responsible for my care?

Check the clinician’s credentials, the provider’s regulator and the contact arrangements after the appointment.

03

What happens afterwards?

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