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NHS Wait Time Threshold

  • If you’ve been a member for at least six months and your NHS wait time is longer than the threshold below you can contact us to discuss your case.
  • Please make sure you receive our authorisation before proceeding with any appointments as we will not provide funding if you proceed with any appointments without our authorisation.
  • Authorisation of diagnosis and treatment services is dependent on your NHS wait time.

The current NHS wait time threshold is:

3 weeks for Medical Diagnostics

Before you call us you must have: 

  • Been referred for diagnostics by the NHS GP practice of which you are a registered patient.
  • Your wait time must be longer than the current threshold.
Medical Diagnostics
5 weeks for Medical Treatment

Before you call us you must have: 

  • A CCSD code. This stands for Clinical Coding and Schedule Development Group.

  • The procedure required. View our approved procedure list.

  • A copy of the consultants report.

  • Your wait time must be longer than the current threshold.

Medical Treatment

Medically reviewed by Cheryl Lythgoe on 20th July 2021. Next review date: 20th July 2022