Neurology Service at NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

At NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, the median neurology service wait is 25 weeks, compared to 12.5 weeks nationally. Doctor Data Wait Score: 1/10. Right to Choose is the most powerful lever you have — switching to a shorter-waiting NHS hospital is free and fast. Private is a backup if you have insurance.

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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 neurology
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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