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NHS quicker than private?

CathyBC
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Hi, I need a colonoscopy and gastroscopy to try and get a diagnosis. 

My NHS appointment is the 5 Jan but I’m not sure whether it will go ahead due to the strikes.

I am lucky to have BUpA through work, but I wouldn’t have the tests with them until 17 Jan.

Not sure which one to go with so any advice most gratefully received.

Thank you 

Parents
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    Hi, and thank you for your replies. I have already had consultations under BUpA so claiming or not is not an issue in itself. I am going to do some ringing round tomorrow to see if I can get an idea of how long it takes to get the results and a follow up appointment. 

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    Hi, and thank you for your replies. I have already had consultations under BUpA so claiming or not is not an issue in itself. I am going to do some ringing round tomorrow to see if I can get an idea of how long it takes to get the results and a follow up appointment. 

Children
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    Sorry, I'm being all doom and gloom and really not meaning to be. Be aware, mixing private with NHS can actually hold things up. If you go private and then decide to then go NHS, you have to re enter the NHS system. Whereas, if you stay the course with the NHS, you'll be in the system. Plus, you have to wait for reports etc to go from private to NHS. Some people have actually found this a hindrance. I'd advise you to keep your NHS appointment regardless or the pathway will start from square one again.

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