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aharav
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i am awaiting anxiously about results for my loved one. hope everything is fine and doesnt come to this.

 

However wanted to understand how the NHS works, and how much do I have to pay through our own pocket for the treatment of the cancer.  We both are employed, and not under benefits.

 

however I would like to know if the treatment is partially free, or fully free, and costs are incurred where and when.

 

also not sure if private is the way to go during early stage, as I have had mixed reviews about NHS being better for cancer treatment

 

help/guidance is appreciated

PS  just joined today, and already learning a lot and praying for all people involved in the forum

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    Hi Aharav and Emily S,

    If you are entitled to NHS treatment all your cancer treatment on the NHS will be free at the point of care. This is because you have paid for it through your taxes and National Insurance payments. You may also qualify for Personal Independence Payments to help meet some of the extra costs of having cancer - this is not means-tested everyone meeting the criteria gets it.


    There has been a lot of publicity about so-called health tourism in recent years and the rules have been tightened up. 

    Citizens Advice have some good guidance on who qualifies for free NHS care. See 

    www.citizensadvice.org.uk/.../

    Going private might help you avoid having long waits for diagnostic services and there may be some procedures which aren't approved by NICE for the NHS on grounds of cost-effectiveness but by and large you will receive the same treatment, often from the same clinicians.


    Best wishes
    Dave

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    Hi Aharav and Emily S,

    If you are entitled to NHS treatment all your cancer treatment on the NHS will be free at the point of care. This is because you have paid for it through your taxes and National Insurance payments. You may also qualify for Personal Independence Payments to help meet some of the extra costs of having cancer - this is not means-tested everyone meeting the criteria gets it.


    There has been a lot of publicity about so-called health tourism in recent years and the rules have been tightened up. 

    Citizens Advice have some good guidance on who qualifies for free NHS care. See 

    www.citizensadvice.org.uk/.../

    Going private might help you avoid having long waits for diagnostic services and there may be some procedures which aren't approved by NICE for the NHS on grounds of cost-effectiveness but by and large you will receive the same treatment, often from the same clinicians.


    Best wishes
    Dave

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