Trauma and Orthopaedic Service at BEACON PARK HOSPITAL

At BEACON PARK HOSPITAL, the median trauma and orthopaedic service wait is 11 weeks, compared to 12 weeks nationally. Doctor Data Wait Score: 5/10. Below are your realistic options ranked by sensibility — Right to Choose first (free, easy), then private if your wait is hurting your life.

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   Talk to your GP about Right to Choose

   By NHS law you can choose any NHS hospital in England for your first outpatient appointment. Take a pre-filled letter to your GP — it sets out your situation and the trust you'd prefer.

   Generate GP letter
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   Compare with other NHS hospitals near you

   See which NHS trusts have shorter waits for this specialty. Useful evidence for your GP conversation.

   See national rankings for trauma orthopaedics
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   Check if private medical insurance would cover this

   Many people have PMI through their employer or partner without realising. A 5-minute check can be worth months saved.

   How to check your PMI cover