Private Shared Care Agreements Update

As a practice we do not accept ANY shared care agreements from private clinics or specialists (for example ADHD, fertility, transgender patients etc).

It is crucial to recognise that the management of these conditions, particularly through medication, necessitates regular monitoring and specialist oversight. While we remain dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our patients, our resources and capabilities may not extend to providing the specialised monitoring required for patients diagnosed and treated privately.

As such, we kindly request that patients who have received a diagnosis/started treatment through private consultation continue to seek medication prescriptions from their private specialists. This approach ensures that individuals receive the comprehensive care they deserve, tailored to their specific needs and under the supervision of a specialist equipped to provide ongoing support and monitoring.

Shared care with private healthcare providers is only possible when this service is being provided for the patient on behalf of the NHS.

If a patient is diagnosed within the private sector, we can facilitate referrals to the NHS service where appropriate. In the meantime, any prescribing or reviews will need to be undertaken by the diagnosing specialist.