What is the age criteria for a child Autism Assessment through Right to Choose?

At Provide Wellbeing, we can carry out ASD assessments for children who are between the ages of two and 18 years and 364 days old at the time the referral is received from the GP.

Will my child be removed from the local provider waiting list?

When exercising your Right to Choose, we will not have any direct contact with your child’s local NHS provider. Therefore, your child will remain on their waiting list unless you inform them otherwise.

Will my GP refer my child for Right to Choose?

Should I let my GP know I am exercising the Right to Choose? Following triage of the appropriate screening questionnaires, we will provide you with a GP referral form and supporting letter which can be handed into your GP or sent via email for completion.

Do you offer Right to Choose ADHD assessments?

We currently offer adult ADHD assessments via Right to Choose. If you require access to medication, this is available via self-pay. For current prices, please contact us directly. We do not currently offer ADHD assessments for children via Right to Choose but please check back regularly for updates on this. You can find out more […]

How do I return school forms during the school holidays?

You can provide us with a copy of a recent school report. However, this will only be considered suitable for triage if there is adequate information to determine whether an assessment is appropriate. If this is not the case, our clinicians will need to await completion of the school forms when they reopen.

Is the procedure available via the NHS, self-pay or both?

The procedure is available through self-pay only. Minor Skin Surgery starts from £375 and will increase in price depending on the nature of your procedure. We will confirm the actual price of your procedure during the Initial Consultation, which costs £80.

Is the procedure a fixed cost?

The price of our Minor Skin Surgery appointments will vary depending on the person and factors, including the number of lesions to remove. There are no hidden costs, so you can decide if the procedure is right for you after your Initial Consultation with one of our clinicians.

Ear care services, Braintree (2023)

As of February 2023, we are delighted to offer two ear care services, microsuction and custom ear moulds, from the Manor Street Livewell Clinic in Braintree, Essex. Alongside multiple outlets across East Anglia in Chelmsford, Colchester and Halstead, we are pleased to be offering ear care services from our newest Manor Street Braintree location. Appointments […]

I’ve just had a vaccination, can I still have a joint injection?

Joint injections reduce the effectiveness of your body’s immune system temporarily, in order to reduce inflammation, which in turn can relieve pain from conditions such as arthritis. As vaccinations inject a small dose of a pathogen into your body, allowing your immune system to fight it off, you are not able to have a steroid […]

Can I have multiple joint injections in one area?

It is generally advised to not have more than three joint injections into the same part of the body within a year. There is evidence to suggest that too many joint injections in one area can cause damage to the tissue inside the body. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may suggest less than the […]

Can I have a joint injection if I am diabetic?

You should discuss with your doctor or healthcare professional about having steroid injections if you have diabetes, as the injection can raise your blood sugar levels for a few days afterwards. It is important to monitor your blood sugar levels after a steroid injection. For more information about diabetes and steroid injections, visit our dedicated […]

Can I take other medicines with joint injections?

Yes, you can take other medicines with steroid injections. An exception to this is if you have been prescribed a blood thinning drug, or anticoagulant. These include drugs such as warfarin and heparin. If you are taking any blood thinning medication, before your appointment, you may need to have an extra blood test to ensure […]

How much does a podiatry appointment cost?

An initial assessment costs £40, but follow up appointments or Routine Podiatry appointments have prices as follows: For more information about our Podiatry services, visit our dedicated page here.

What does Routine Podiatry include?

Routine Podiatry focuses on keeping your feet healthy and providing foot comfort services. We will also provide recommendations on what services may be best suited to you. Some of the services included are:

Can children make use of podiatry services?

Here at Provide Wellbeing, there are no age restrictions for children using routine podiatry or the treatments available unless otherwise stated. Some treatments may cause slight discomfort, so it is important to make sure that your child will be able to sit still for the duration of the appointment. Our podiatrists will do everything they […]

What is the difference between Podiatry and Chiropody?

Chiropody is the original term that was used to define the medical profession of foot care. Podiatry and Chiropody are both are associated with foot care, however Podiatry is now the professional name for a foot care practitioner. The Royal College of Podiatry changed its name from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists in 2018, and decreasing […]

What are joint injections?

Joint injections are anti-inflammatory steroid injections that contain hydrocortisone. They release slowly into the joint, reducing pain and swelling. Joint injections are also known as inter-articular injections. Usually the effects can last from several months to a year and may need to be taken again at a later date. For more information about our joint injection […]

How long does the Carpal Tunnel Decompression procedure take?

On average the carpal tunnel procedure takes about 20 minutes, but you will be at the surgery for around an hour.

What happens during Carpal Tunnel Decompression surgery?

The carpal tunnel operation is performed under a local anaesthetic and involves opening the roof of the tunnel to reduce the pressure on the nerve. Afterward, the site of the operation will be covered by a small adhesive dressing. We typically use soluble stitches which dissolve or fall out within a week or two. However, […]

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition where the median nerve is compressed as it passes through a short tunnel at the wrist. This tunnel contains the tendons that bend the fingers and thumb as well as the nerve. CTS commonly affects women in middle age but can occur at any age in men or women. CTS may be […]