Patient choice
Since 1 April 2008, you have the right to choose the hospital you want to be treated at.
A dramatic expansion of patient choice in the NHS got under way in April 2008.
Surveys have consistently shown that patients want choice. The 2005 British Social Attitudes survey revealed that 65% of patients said they wanted choice of treatment, 63% wanted a choice of hospital and 53% welcomed a choice of appointment time.
The introduction of free choice means that patients referred to see a specialist can choose where they will be treated. They can choose from any hospital that meets NHS standards.
Under free choice, if you and your GP decide that you need to see a specialist, you'll be able to choose the hospital that best suits your needs.
Should you have any questions, please get in touch with us. We'll be happy to help.
Source: www.nhs.uk
Important emergency telephone numbers:
| Service | Telephone number |
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A&E
|
999 |
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NHS Direct
|
0845 4647 |
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Service 3
|
Telephone number |
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Service 4
|
Telephone number |
How to contact us
NHS:
Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
City Hospital, Dudley Road
Birmingham B18 7QH
Phone
0121 5076855
Private:
Priory Hospital
Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UG
Phone: 0121 4461636
Consultation time: Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00
Stourside Hospital
60 Bradley Road, Stourbridge DY8 1UX
Phone: 01384 560123
Consultation time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
BMI Droitwich Spa Hospital
St Andrews Road, Droitwich Spa WR9 8DN
Phone: 01905 793316
Consultation time: Monday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Westbourne Centre
53 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3SJ
Phone: 0121 456 0880
Consultation time: Tuesday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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