Self pay (own account)
Patients paying their own account will be asked to pay a deposit which is payable on, or before admission. Admission is not possible if the deposit has not been received.
Company sponsors
Patients need to supply a signed letter from their sponsor clearly accepting responsibility for payment of their account. This must happen on or before the patient’s admission. The Trust will only accept sponsorship from UK-based companies.
Embassy sponsors
Royal Brompton Hospital has excellent relationships with a number of embassies in the London area. Patients being sponsored for private healthcare by their embassy need to produce a letter of guarantee from the embassy before any outpatient or inpatient treatment can occur. The letter must clearly state that the embassy agrees to cover the total cost of care and stipulate any exclusions to full payment.
Medical insurance
Patients are asked to supply a completed claim form. Medical insurance cover is a contract between patients and their insurer and patients are ultimately responsible for settling their account should the insurer not recognise the claim. The Trust strongly advises all patients to check their eligibility before admission, with particular reference to exclusions and waiting periods.
Cheques and payment cards
All payments must be made in pounds sterling. Cheques should be drawn on a UK bank account and made payable to:
Finance Department
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Harefield Hospital
Hill End Road
Harefield
Middlesex UB9 6JH
We accept VISA, MasterCard, cash and travellers cheques.
Outstanding accounts are reviewed regularly.
Contact details
If you need more information or have any questions about the private patients service, please contact:
Royal Brompton Hospital
Tel: +44 (0)20 7351 8830
Fax: +44 (0)20 7351 8535
Harefield Hospital
Tel: +44 (0)1895 828 857
Fax: +44 (0)1895 828 654
You can also email us at privatepatients@rbht.nhs.uk or complete the private patients enquiry form.
For more information, please see our frequently asked questions page.
