going private - UK

[jonjon]

Just being curious for the minute. I know i will perhaps never be able to afford it.

But does anyone have any references to private gender therapists in and around the Yorkshire area of the UK?

[Berliegh]

Just being curious for the minute. I know i will perhaps never be able to afford it.

But does anyone have any references to private gender therapists in and around the Yorkshire area of the UK?

I'll find out for you Wishy......

Private would be easier and quicker and the NHS could take many years...

[Buffy]

Wishy,

The Porterbrook Clinic in Sheffield does Private consultation, Lead Physchiatrist Kevan Wylie.

http://www.porterbrookclinic.org.uk/

Buffy

[Jay]

Hey Wishy if you hear any good news about that! Please share

[jonjon]

I am originally refered to porterbrook clinic. I didn't know they did private, but i cant seem to find anywhere on their web that states so. 

[Buffy]

I am originally refered to porterbrook clinic. I didn't know they did private, but i cant seem to find anywhere on their web that states so. 

I went there for my second referal for SRS.

I saw Kevan Wylie Privately.

Buffy

[jonjon]

how much does he charge?

was he very helpful at all?

[Buffy]

It was 140 pound, for basically an hour session. This was 6 years ago though.

Buffy

[Berliegh]

Wishy,

The Porterbrook Clinic in Sheffield does Private consultation, Lead Physchiatrist Kevan Wylie.

http://www.porterbrookclinic.org.uk/

It was 140 pound, for basically an hour session. This was 6 years ago though.

Buffy

I just rang them and they don't have a private practice at the Porterbrook Clinic........but Kevan Wylie does work at a private practice at:

Thornbury Hospital
312 Forward Road
Sheffield
S10 3BR

0114 2662777

how much does he charge?

The charges are I'm told this morning are £150.00 per appointment.

[jonjon]

Thanks so much for the info, Berliegh!



I'll have to have a think and maybe i can work something out... maybe not. I dont know. 

[Jay]

Wow thats expensive for one appointment!

[Caroline]

Just being curious for the minute. I know i will perhaps never be able to afford it.

But does anyone have any references to private gender therapists in and around the Yorkshire area of the UK?

Are you looking for somebody to just facilitate transition/HRT/SRS or are you actually looking for therapy.  If it's the former you might be better going to see Dr Curtis in London.  He's not exactly cheap but you won't have to see him that many times.  Getting to London by train is pretty cheap and easy (at least from Sheffield it is).

If you're just looking for therapy for gender issues I can point you in the direction of a couple of people in Sheffield who could help.

Posted on: July 27, 2007, 08:09:39 AM

Thornbury Hospital
312 Forward Road
Sheffield
S10 3BR

That's 312 Fulwood Road, not forward (easy mistake).  What's funny is that I used to live in Ranmoor Halls Of Residence which is next door to that place and I never knew what it was until now. 

[Berliegh]

Wow thats expensive for one appointment!

You might think that £150.00 is expensive for one private appointment but the NHS GIC clinics charge your PCT about £350.00 per NHS appointment.



Posted on: July 27, 2007, 08:43:46 AM

That's 312 Fulwood Road, not forward (easy mistake).  What's funny is that I used to live in Ranmoor Halls Of Residence which is next door to that place and I never knew what it was until now. 

Caroline, I'll tell you why that happened......I rang them this morning for the address details and they gave me the information over the phone and the lady spoke too quickly...

[Jay]

Wow thats expensive for one appointment!

You might think that £150.00 is expensive for one private appointment but the NHS charge your PCT about £350.00 per appointment.

Well at least that its not coming out of my pocket

Does bupa have gender specialists? I thought they where quite cheap...?

[Berliegh]

Wow thats expensive for one appointment!

You might think that £150.00 is expensive for one private appointment but the NHS charge your PCT about £350.00 per appointment.

Well at least that its not coming out of my pocket

Does bupa have gender specialists? I thought they where quite cheap...?

Indirectly it is.....you pay taxes don't you?.....also the waiting list for the NHS clinic in Sheffield is 3 years!   I know what option I would go for........

The more you learn about the NHS regarding gender clinics the more you will see private is the best option...

[Jay]

Yes I have paid enough taxes. Well I will find out how much it is with bupa.

Thank you Berliegh

[Caroline]

Indirectly it is.....you pay taxes don't you?.....also the waiting list for the NHS clinic in Sheffield is 3 years!   I know what option I would go for........

It's 6 years actually if you live in the Sheffield PCT area.  They're currently seeing patients referred in 2001

[Jay]

Some times I wished I lived in the US

[Berliegh]

Yes I have paid enough taxes. Well I will find out how much it is with bupa.

Thank you Berliegh

Think about it Jaston, it cost £150.00 for a private consultation but you could get an appointment straight away and a possible referral the same day. With the NHS you could wait months, or years! for an appointment and then they will make you wait 6 months again for another appointment and still not get a referral from them...

£150.00 is only about the same cost as a laser session..

Caroline, They told me 3 years for Sheffield on the phone this morning...

[Jay]

Thank you. Well when I get back on the ladder I will defiantly have to look into that! Thank you.

With Bupa though if you are referred for surgery... will you have to pay for it out of your own pockets or then get it done on the NHS?!