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Child physio waiting list, how much to go private?

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kiwisbird · 31/03/2004 10:11

DD has been referred to physio for a dislike of sitting and not walking yet.. 17 mths, she is cruising and stuff and happy and mobile but has one or two issues with muscle tone etc.
I want her assessed quickly however have been told waiting list of non urgent is 3-4 mths.
I am happy to go private but how do I do this, how much would it be?
I could google I know, but I have lost the will to live today as been up all night with one very poorly child
Thanks
Jane Ps am in Nth Hants if anyone can recommend one!

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Jimjams · 31/03/2004 10:19

NOt sure- probably 20- 30 quidish if you go private are you sure you want to see a physio and not an OT? (although I think they are more expensive).

fio2 · 31/03/2004 10:23

Hi Jane we were reffered for physio and once reffered after all my nagging we were seen quite quick. I found out the name of the physio and her number and just kept ringing her until she came out. Make out you are dead worried, Our physio had even received our refferal when she came out. Once you have had the initial appointment they give you a physio regime to stick to which you do yourself

We were reffered for similar reasons to you rself

Blu · 31/03/2004 10:25

Umm, here is a probably unethical suggestion: if you were given the referral form, tick the 'urgent' box before giving it to the Physio Dept at the hospital.
(this is what I used to do for our orthtics appts before they accepted that childrens appts are always urgen, in the context of the ridiculous waiting times, because of the rate at which they grow)

kiwisbird · 31/03/2004 10:26

Will ring them again now and get pushy
Thanks

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kiwisbird · 31/03/2004 10:28

Sort of success
Now down to 4 weeks ...

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fio2 · 31/03/2004 10:44

make sure you get a date written down in your diary. They say 4 weeks, you say what x day at X time and get it booked in

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