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how much for private sterilization?

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bagpussmice · 01/03/2006 13:14

have been referred by GP to be sterilised, but our local NHS hospital is not taking referrals due to lack of funding, GP said I may have to go privately... Has anyone been private and how much did it cost approx?

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uwila · 01/03/2006 15:53

This sounds like a stupid policy. Would it cost them less to sterilise than give birth.

Sorry, no idea on the cost.

Can he refer you elsewhere? Isn;t it up to the PCT if they want to fund it?

bagpussmice · 01/03/2006 16:01

what is PCT?

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uwila · 01/03/2006 16:04

Primary Care Trust. It's like the local NHS region that you belong to. And I believe they decide what is and isn't paid for. I wonder if you could appeal to them and explain that you could get pregnant if they don't give this to you, and what would that cost them?

bagpussmice · 02/03/2006 12:41

just found out it cost between 1,500 and 2,500 to have it done privately and hwere I live there is no option as they won't do it on the NHs. So much!!!!!

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uwila · 02/03/2006 12:44

That's a stupid policy. How many unwated pregnancies do you suppose they are paying to abort / birth / raise.

Gosh, I was mildly considering doing this, but I won't be paying that. Not a chance. Although, I thinkmy PCT will let me have it.

uwila · 02/03/2006 12:44

Do you think you could write the PCT and put forth an argument for why this would be a cost effective treatment.

expatinscotland · 02/03/2006 12:46

I'd also write to your MP. That's ridiculous.

chapsmum · 02/03/2006 13:36

bagpuss, the NHS cannot force you to go private, if your local hospital is not taking referals, you should be referred to one who is. If they cannot meet your need they should refer you to a private hospital to have it done there on the NHS, There are hospitals which do this. dont take no for an answer!

bagpussmice · 02/03/2006 13:54

thanks all, I will contact the PCT and also go back to my GP and push for this on NHS if you think it should be possible?

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bagpussmice · 02/03/2006 13:54

thanks all, I will contact the PCT and also go back to my GP and push for this on NHS if you think it should be possible?

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MaloryTowers · 02/03/2006 13:55

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expatinscotland · 02/03/2006 13:57

of course it should be possible, bagpuss. this isn't some experimental procedure that isn't licensed. this is basic healthcare we're talking about here. why should you have to pay for it privately when others don't have to? we all pay taxes, after all.

bagpussmice · 02/03/2006 14:07

dh won't have the snip - have tried that one!
found a contact in my local PCT who I can speak to with regard to funding but she's not in til Monday.... thanks all.

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MaloryTowers · 02/03/2006 14:12

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uwila · 02/03/2006 16:15

Display a bit of personal atttention to new propects. When I was pregnant with DD, I wrote 2 nurseries enquiring about a place. They both replied with application that were no more personal than an apartment lease. And, I thought no way are you looking after my child. One of them even required I sign something authorising them to take her for medical attention but nowhere did it askk me what doctor or hospital to contact. And another wanted a deposit before they would tell me if they had a place available (and the deposit was non refundable). So, I decided that nurseries were not for us and we used a childminder until I hired a nanny.

uwila · 02/03/2006 16:16

right, posted that on the worng thread.

expatinscotland · 02/03/2006 16:17

dh can't WAIT to have the snip. but they won't give it to him b/c he's only 28 and only fathered 2 kids.

chapsmum · 02/03/2006 16:19

Expat I know a man with a set of 'fixing' sheers for sheep if thats any good to you!

expatinscotland · 02/03/2006 16:22

:o

don't think my Scotsman will go for that somehow.

chapsmum · 02/03/2006 16:24

the offer is allways there, its very popular in the highlands you know....

uwila · 02/03/2006 16:40

Where is James Herriot when you need him?

chapsmum · 02/03/2006 16:41

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