Switching hospitals process

[Mas-tech]

Hi All,

It's been a long time since I've jumped on here, my KC hasn't progressed since I got diagnosed so just been chugging along in life . Hope everyone's doing good in this odd times.

I’ve been going to Royal Berkshire eye hospital in Reading since my first diagnosis. I’ll be moving near Birmingham in the next few months and worried how I go about with switching hospitals, as I don’t want to wait months for my next check up. Or shall I just stay with Royal Berkshire seeing as my appointments are once a year now?

The other option I was thinking of just going private as I can afford it and if my KC still hasn’t progressed, then I’m looking at £90 for a follow up appointment annually. But, I can't seem to find any info how much RGPs cost privately.

TIA

[gsward]

There is a process for switching hospitals in the NHS. Royal Berkshire should be able to do this (ask your consultant / optom.) You can always go back to your GP for a new referral to the new hospital of your choice even if it is 'out of area' as you won't be able to register with a new GP until you have a new address.

[Mas-tech]

thanks, good to know the hosptial can sort it out!