Are you able to refer me to an NHS specialist?
If you wish to be referred into the NHS following a consultation with one of our Provide Wellbeing clinicians, we will happily support you in this decision. We will need to inform your NHS GP who will be able to refer you to the appropriate NHS specialist. For more information, please contact our support team.
Do you offer home visits?
Most of our services can only be performed within our specialised clinics, however certain services may be available for home visits. Please enquire if this is something you would like to discuss.
Is there provision for disabled visitors?
Yes, we are accessible for disabled customers, with wheelchair access to our buildings and clinic rooms. We also have an accessible, ground floor toilet.
Will I be able to park?
Free, accessible car parking is currently available at all Provide Wellbeing sites.
How long will I have to wait for my appointment?
We will try our best to give you an appointment at a time and date that suits you, with the shortest possible waiting time. To find out when the next available appointment is for the service you are interested in, please phone 03003 039966 or email hello@providewellbeing.co.uk.
Will I be seeing a male or female clinician?
We will try to accommodate any preference you have for a specific clinician – please let us know at the time of booking if you have a preference.
Will you have access to my medical history?
All of our services include a comprehensive assessment, including taking your relevant medical history. If there is any particular medical information that you would like us to review, such as scan results, you are entitled to request copies of these directly. Alternatively, with your consent, we can request copies on your behalf.
Will I always be charged up to 50% of the appointment fee if I miss an appointment?
We want your entire experience with Provide Wellbeing to be a positive one. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from making your appointment, the late cancellation charge may be waived. This decision will be subject to management discretion.
What happens if I cannot attend my appointment?
We understand that things crop up that may get in the way of you making your appointment – if this happens, we will work with you to find an alternative date and time that suits you. We ask that you give us at least 24 hours’ notice if you want to change or cancel your […]
How do I book appointments?
Appointments can be made by phone on 0300 303 9966, or by emailing hello@providewellbeing.co.uk – whichever is easiest for you.
What is different about a No-Scalpel Vasectomy?
With conventional vasectomy surgery, two small cuts are made to the scrotum to reach the tubes and block them. With a No-Scalpel Vasectomy, the doctor feels for the tubes under the skin and holds them in place with a small clamp. Rather than making two small cuts, one tiny opening is made with a special […]
Will a No-Scalpel Vasectomy hurt?
On the day of your procedure you may wish to take paracetamol prior to your appointment. Some men feel this helps with any immediate discomfort post procedure. If you are anxious, see you GP for a mild sedative to take an hour and a half before your procedure. In addition to this, a local anaesthetic […]
Does No-Scalpel Vasectomy work?
Yes, it is estimated that there is a 1 in 200 chance of an early failure and a 1 in 2000 lifetime chance that a man’s partner will become pregnant after a No-Scalpel Vasectomy. It is extremely important to prevent the chances of an early failure by using other forms of contraception until you have received […]
How soon after my No-Scalpel Vasectomy can I have sex again?
After your No-Scalpel Vasectomy, you are able to have sex again after one week. It is important to continue using other forms of contraception to prevent the chance of an early failure, as you are not infertile until you have received the results of your Post Vasectomy Semen Test. It will take 24-30 ejaculations to clear […]
Will I become sterile immediately after a No-Scalpel Vasectomy?
You are not sterile once you have had the procedure, there will be millions of live sperm remaining. You will be fertile for another 3-4 months. It will take 24-30 ejaculations to clear all the sperm and you will need to continue with another form of contraception until you have sent your semen test for […]
What is Microsuction?
Microsuction is a safe and effective method of ear wax removal. A binocular operating microscope (which allows depth-perception and magnification) is used to look directly into the ear canal and a very fine sterile suction device is used to remove the wax without damaging the ear canal. This is a more recent popular method as it is safer […]
How soon can I return to work after a No-Scalpel Vasectomy?
After the No-Scalpel Vasectomy procedure, you should take it easy for at least 48 hours. If your job does not involve any strenuous work, you will be able to return after this period. If it does, then having a full week to recover is recommended. You may be sore for a few days afterwards which may affect […]
What happens if during my Microsuction appointment no ear wax is found?
If no ear wax can be found during your Microsuction appointment, you will be charged 50% of the price of the procedure – £30 for Audiologist appointments and £40 for GP appointments. If you believe that you have a build-up of wax in your ear but have not had this confirmed by a health professional […]
How long will the No-Scalpel Vasectomy procedure take?
Your No-Scalpel Vasectomy appointment will include a consultation, where we will explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have. The actual procedure takes about 15 minutes, but you will be at the surgery about 45 minutes in total. There is no follow up appointment as you will take a Post Vasectomy Semen Test 16 weeks […]
Can children have Microsuction?
Yes, there is no lower age limit for Microsuction treatment. However, the procedure will not be performed if your child is unable to keep their head still or is fearful of the procedure. Ear blockages in children Children are typically more prone to middle ear infections because of the structure of their Eustachian tubes. The […]
