Private guests can expect Horder Healthcare to pay attention to the smallest details, which can make the world of difference to your treatment experience and your recovery.
With a highly therapeutic approach to patient experience and as a specialist provider with more than 60 years’ knowledge, Horder Healthcare are experts at understanding patient care and recovery within its varied fields of expertise.
We excel at patient care and our standards of service are reflected in our patient feedback. Our dedicated and compassionate nursing and clinical teams will support you through every aspect of your treatment programme, keeping you continually informed of your progress and answering any queries you may have.
Private patients can enjoy a relaxed, hotel-style environment with their own private room, and access to a wider range of menu options and facilities, all designed to ensure a comfortable and seamless stay.
Becoming a privately insured patient
If you have private medical insurance and want to choose The Horder Centre for your treatment, check with your insurer that you are covered for what you'll need, including outpatient appointments.
Our surgical procedures and services are available to insured patients at The Horder Centre and our outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. Should our inpatients require treatment exceeding our on-site capabilities, we have established protocols with our local NHS partners to ensure a seamless continuation of their care.
Please note that we have restrictions based on Body Mass Index (BMI). We cannot perform certain procedures for individuals with a BMI of 40 or higher. You can use the BMI calculator to find out your BMI. If you have questions or concerns about this requirement, please contact us.
How to book
If you have private medical insurance and want to choose Horder Healthcare for your treatment, you can ask your GP to refer you, if appropriate, explaining that you will be going through your insurance provider. You will need to confirm that you have the appropriate cover for the treatment you require with your insurance provider at each stage of treatment including the initial outpatient appointment.
The insurance provider will provide you with an authorisation number for treatment (unfortunately treatment will not be able to take place without this).
Please do not hesitate to call us on 01892 620934 or email pp@horder.co.uk for further information.
Private Healthcare FAQs
Private healthcare is available for anyone who chooses to pay for their treatment or who has healthcare insurance to cover the cost. You can usually get treatment faster than in the NHS and you may be able to see doctors or have treatments that are not available via the NHS. Private healthcare is provided by either an independent hospital or clinic, which is not part of the NHS.
Most patients can get treatment from an independent hospital or clinic following a referral from their GP. Independent hospitals or clinics will see patients without a referral, but they may still need to consult a patient’s GP before providing treatment. You may not need a GP referral if you want to pay for a scan, diagnostic test or physiotherapy.
Yes, you can access both private healthcare and the NHS. For example, if you pay for a diagnostic test, you can still receive any further care you need through the NHS, and vice versa. Medical professionals in both the NHS and private healthcare sector should securely share information on your treatment to ensure safe, joined-up and co-ordinated patient care.
When paying for treatment, you can choose both your healthcare provider and doctor. Your GP may be able to make some recommendations.
You can also look at the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) which provides information on all the different independent hospitals and consultants across the country.
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The Care Quality Commission in England (CQC) inspects independent healthcare providers, just as it does NHS hospitals and clinics.
There are two ways to pay for private healthcare.
- You can “self-pay” (or “pay as you go”) where you can either pay the total cost before receiving treatment or spread the cost of treatment over a number of months or years through payment schemes offered by many providers.
- You can also use health insurance (also known as private medical insurance or PMI), which pays some or all your medical bills. Many people have health insurance through their employer, so always check with them first to see if you are covered. Health insurance policies vary significantly, so always check the terms and conditions of your policy to understand what yours covers.
Prices for private healthcare differ depending on where you live and which provider you use. Most independent providers offer fixed price packages that cover all the costs relating to your care including doctors’ fees and nursing, accommodation, and food costs.
Why choose The Horder Centre?
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission
Over 2000 joint replacements a year and excellent patient outcomes
Choose from over 20 of the UK’s leading orthopaedic consultants
We are recognised by the majority of major UK insurers
Medical insurance companies that we work with
- AIG
- Ascenti
- Aviva
- AXA PPP
- BUPA
- BUPA International
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- Exeter Friendly
- General & Medical
- Healix Health Services Ltd
- Health Kinect
- Health Response UK
- Hospital and Medical Care Association
- National Friendly
- Saga Healthcare
- Simplyhealth
- The Rehab Network
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health
- Western Provident Association (WPA)
- Westfield Health
- 3D Rehab
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The Horder Centre provides the highest quality services to NHS, privately insured and self-pay patients, from initial consultation and diagnostic tests right through to surgical treatment and rehabilitation.
We are rated as a 5* healthcare provider
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