Admissions to The Portland Hospital
Pre-operative assessments are done remotely by The PreAssessment Nurses (020 7182 7709 or 020 7390 6228). They will contact you directly.
Both parents are allowed to attend with their child but only one parent is allowed to stay in hospital for an overnight admission.
Admissions to Great Ormond Street Hospital
Patients must attend the Hospital for a pre-operative assessment 1-2 days before admission. The Hospital will contact you directly with appointment times and details.
Both parents are allowed to attend with their child but only one parent is allowed to stay in hospital over an overnight admission.
Operations
If your child requires an operation, Angela/Maria will be able to provide the relevant procedure codes and fees, etc, to pass on to your insurers. If you are self-paying, we will get a quote from the relevant hospital for you.
Note: The Hospitals require settlement of their fees prior to admission. Mr Hartley & the Anaesthetist’s fees are invoiced separately.
Once Mr Hartley’s clinic letter has been typed you will be sent formal admission details by email. This sets out the following:
- Date of admission
- Time of arrival at hospital:
11:30-12:30 (Portland) or 07:30 (Great Ormond Street Hospital)
- Procedure being undertaken & procedure code
- Fasting times:
No food 6 hours prior to surgery (usually 07:00 for the Portland; 02:30 GOSH)
No milk or breast-milk 3 hours prior to surgery (10:00 Portland; 05:30 GOSH)
Clear fluids & water may be taken up to 2 hours prior to surgery (11:00 Portland; 06:30 GOSH)
If any food or drink is taken after these times your child’s operation may be cancelled.
- Date of discharge
- Estimates fees of the Hospital (if self-paying), Mr Hartley & the anaesthetist
- Post-operative appointment