What happens if my child isn’t diagnosed with autism?
Waiting for the outcome of an autism assessment is an anxious experience. So when the result comes back, and your child hasn’t received a diagnosis, it can be disorienting, even if a part of you was half-expecting it. It’s a ...
How to prepare for a private autism assessment: a parent’s checklist
Once you’ve booked a private autism assessment for your child, a mix of relief and nerves is completely normal. The appointment feels important because it is, and you want to do everything you can to make it as useful as ...
NHS vs private autism assessment: what’s the difference, and is it worth it?
If you’re looking into an autism assessment for your child, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to go through the NHS or pay for a private assessment. Both routes can lead to the same outcome. The difference ...
What to expect on the day of carpal tunnel decompression surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of those conditions that starts as a minor inconvenience and quietly becomes much harder to ignore. The tingling at night, the weakness when gripping, the numbness that starts spreading, and eventually, surgery becomes the right ...
Can I get minor skin surgery on the NHS? What patients need to know
A mole that’s changed shape. A cyst that keeps flaring up. A skin tag that catches on clothing. For many people, these are small but persistent concerns, and the first question is almost always whether the NHS will deal with ...
Can private healthcare work alongside the NHS?
For many people, choosing private healthcare for the first time comes with a quiet but persistent worry: will going private affect my NHS care? Will I lose my place on a waiting list? Am I somehow stepping outside the system ...
