Yes, it is in some areas. You'll need to ask your GP about this, but please bear in mind that there are some GP's that are still sceptical about osteopathy and they may not be fully aware of the wide range of conditions that osteopathy could help with. You could always ring a local osteopath and ask if they are aware of any local provision for osteopathy on the NHS.

Not widely at this time. Mr Chaloner and Mr Sweeney do offer EVLT on the NHS at Lewisham Hospital where they treat approximately 25 patients per month

Not at present, though it is hoped that the NHS will adopt the Buteyko Method as frontline management for asthma in the future.

The Department of Health has stated that there are neither plans nor the resources to make laser eye treatment available on the NHS. It is also unlikely that those with private health insurance would reclaim their fees.

students themselves have considerable influence over what they learn, when they learn it, how they learn it, and how they're tested

No. Osteopathy is one element in a variety of therapies. An osteopath could never replace a dentist, surgeon, medical doctor or psychiatrist. Competent Osteopath DOs must recognize their limitations and direct patients to another therapist if necessary.

Crowns are provided under the NHS if there is a clinical need. However, tooth-coloured crowns are not available on back biting teeth. If you would like to have a crown for cosmetic reasons and you do not have a clinical need, a dentist will be able to carry out the procedure privately. It is advisable to get a written estimate and treatment plan before beginning your dental treatment.

No, not yet. It has not yet been approved by NICE, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. There is concern that widespread use of this drug on the NHS will cost more money than the NHS can reasonably be expected to fund.

This a complicated topic however it is important to be clear on effectiveness rates. Generally the following figures are broadly agreed upon as abstention rates 12 months after treatment: When TV ads say that Nicotine patches can double your chances they aren't saying much. And you are still addicted to nicotine. Placebo for NRT is highly controversial. Placebo is where you are given an inert dummy pill (e.g.

If your GP refers you to us by writing, clearly stating "NHS Referral", requesting that we see you as an NHS patient under the ECR scheme (Extra Contractual Referral). We would then approach your Health Authority on your behalf. However it is not certain the Health Authority would approve, and in many cases it has involved long delays even if successful. The decision is the Health Authority's and not all accept the international evidence that Chelation can work.

The NHS asked the different manufacturers to tender for a range of hearing aid provision. There are 9 different digital hearing aids available on the NHS contract from 5 different manufacturers. Each hearing aid has similar basic components but differ in style, size, and listening features. Think of the hearing aid as a car – they all get you from A to B and have the same basic features but differ in style, accessories, engine size and features etc.

You can sometimes get chiropractic treatment through the NHS; your GP should be able to advise you regarding any funding available through your local NHS. Many health insurance companies and hospital funds pay for chiropractic treatment. The policies between different companies and organisations may vary, so always check with your insurer.

Osteopaths who have undertaken a further two year's training and study, to specialise in treating babies and children, practise paediatric osteopathy. Just as a qualified doctor would train to be a paediatrician, ensuring a level of expertise appropriate to the patient, so those osteopaths who have undertaken this additional training are qualified to treat babies and children. On training and qualification, paediatric osteopaths receive their Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy (DPO).

Cranial Osteopathy ( or as it is sometimes called " Craniosacral Osteopathy" ) is a very gentle, yet extremely powerful, system of osteopathic medicine which uses the patient's " Cranial Rhythm" ( also known as the " Primary Respiratory or Involuntary Mechanism" ) for evaluation and treatment.

No. Coping with daily life in today's society puts constant stress on the body. The equilibrium of many of our orthopedic and visceral articulations is compromised. Before an organ or a bone becomes completely unbalanced and its function compromised (sickness), the Osteopath corrects (normalizes) the lesion.

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