Is Chelsea and Westminster maternity private?
Private maternity service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Fulham Road. The Kensington Wing is renowned for hosting a wide range of bespoke options for various stages of pregnancy to meet your individual needs.
Is Chelsea hospital private?
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital’s Private Patient facilities are situated within, and benefit from, all the services of a leading NHS Foundation Trust and Teaching Hospital. This hospital is one of the safest hospitals in the UK, with a national and international reputation.
When can I expect to hear from my midwife?
8 to 12 weeks: booking appointment. It’s best to see your midwife or doctor as early as possible to get the information you need to have a healthy pregnancy. Some tests, such as screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia, should be done before you’re 10 weeks pregnant.
Is private birth better than NHS?
Private healthcare gives the patient more choice; in most cases, patients can choose which hospital they want to go to and which consultant they want to see. Private hospitals are generally more modern, spacious and comfortable than NHS hospitals and you will be able to have your own room, rather than being on a ward.
Where can I give birth in London?
Which London Hospital have you chosen to give birth? ( Please add your hospital if you can’t see it)
- Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospital.
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
- St Mary’s Hospital – Paddington.
- St Thomas’ Hospital.
- UCLH – The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing.
- Royal London Hospital.
- Kingston Hospital.
Can you choose which hospital to give birth in UK?
Your midwife can help you decide which hospital feels right for you. If there’s more than one hospital in your area, you can choose which one to go to. Find out more about the care provided in each so you can decide which will suit you best.
Is it free to give birth in the UK?
Everyone in the UK is entitled to NHS maternity care whatever their citizenship or immigration status is. Like NHS treatment generally, maternity care is free to those who are ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK. This can include foreign nationals.
Are NHS Trust Private?
Many NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts now offer private healthcare services. Many have created a separate logo and visual style for these services which is allowed, as these are private, not NHS, services.