Medical treatment abroad (also known as medical tourism) is available to those who wish to privately fund their own treatment. There is much to consider before making any arrangements such as the post operative/treatment aftercare which may not be routinely funded or offered by the NHS. The links below provide a variety of advice and guidance.
- Guidance from the NHS Going abroad for medical treatment – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- The British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) have provided a statement regarding patients intending to seek private treatment abroad BOMSS – British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society
- Guidance from the British Government Medical emergencies, treatment and hospitalisation abroad – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Advice from the General Dental Council on going abroad for dental care Going abroad for dental treatment (gdc-uk.org)
- Guidance provided by the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System Information for patients considering privately funded treatment abroad (improvinglivesnw.org.uk)