FAQs

Breakspear Medical Group

The questions below have all been asked recently. If you do not see your question, please write info@breakspearmedical.com and ask directly.

1. How can I get a referral to Breakspear Medical Group?

   Breakspear Medical Group runs a private clinic and that means we are open to everyone. You may request a referral from your GP, from your private physician or simply call and make an appointment directly. Note: to be considered for NHS funding, you must have the approval and support of your GP.

2. How much does it cost to be treated at Breakspear?

   Each patient has different needs and requires case-specific examinations, tests, treatments and follow-up programmes. (For our latest general price list, see Patient Information.) After your initial consultation, a treatment programme will be drawn up on the patient management sheet and Patient Liaison will then explain the costs involved and your course of action, which will be agreed prior to treatment commencing.To be considered for NHS funding, you must have the approval and support of your GP. Insurance company funding must be claimed by the patient individually and Breakspear Medical Group will expect payment on receipt of invoice by the patient, regardless of agreement to pay by insurers.  For more information, see Patient Information.

3. I have suffered with M.E. for 10 years and have just learned about the work you do with CFS/ME patients. Can you please tell me how I go about getting treatment from your medical group?

   It is as simple as dialing +44 (0) 1442 261 333, selecting Option 3, and booking a consultation. After your initial consultation, a treatment programme will be drawn up on the patient management sheet and your course of action will be agreed prior to treatment commencing. Please visit our webpage, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis for more information on your condition.  Breakspear has published a 20-page "CFS/ME Treatment Programme" which is available upon request. This booklet provides information on the causes of CFS/ME and descriptions of the investigations and nutritional supplements prescribed for a successful treatment programme.

4. I work during the week. Can I receive treatment at the weekend?

   Breakspear Medical Group's day patient clinic, open 9:00 – 5:00 Monday to Saturday, excluding public bank holidays. Consultations with physicians are conducted Monday to Friday and service for allergy treatments and immunisations are performed Monday to Saturday. Note: some clinical services are limited on Saturdays.

5. Where can I stay overnight when I'm attending the clinic for testing?

   Because it is a day patient unit, out of town patients receiving treatment may wish to stay overnight in the Hemel Hempstead area. As we are dedicated to the treatment of allergy and environmental illness, we offer patients accommodations in our guesthouse, which is free of pesticides, mainstream commercial cleaning products, new particle board and other commonly allergenic materials. The guesthouse has 7 bedrooms and 3 shared bathrooms. Bookings are subject to availability and may be booked through Breakspear Reception +44 (0) 1442 261 333 ext. 300.

6. Why does Breakspear offer single Measles and Rubella vaccines when the clinic specialises in allergy and environmental medicine?

   Although single mumps vaccines are no longer made, it is extremely important for children to have protection through immunisation, and we fear that parents may choose not to immunise their children at all if they can not obtain single vaccines as an alternative to the MMRII vaccine. We have discussed this view with the British Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) who have agreed to continue to give their consent to the import of single measles and single rubella vaccines that on this basis.
   If you suspect that you/your child has a sensitivity or reaction to eggs, we offer a desensitising programme prior to receiving the single vaccinations.  More information is available in our Individual Measles and Rubella Vaccines section.

7. I've heard your clinic practices "alternative medicine". Are your practitioners qualified?

   Our practitioners are all registered doctors. See Our Team for a biography on each practitioner. Also, our nurses are fully qualified and have been specially trained in low-dose immunotherapy allergy testing. The clinic is registered with the The Care Quality Commission (registration number: C010000662).

   (The Care Quality Commission is the new health and social care regulator for England. Their new web address is www.cqc.org.uk. As new registration details become available, they will be posted.)

8. How much do the measles and rubella vaccines cost? 

   Measles and Rubella vaccinations are £90* each.  All are payable on the day of the appointment.  Visit our Individual Measles and Rubella Vaccines page for more information.

If you would like to share your experiences with other people suffering from allergies and environmental illnesses, visit Breakspear Medical Group's blog page.

Learn more about which treatments and services Breakspear Medical Group offers

• Learn about allergy and environmental illness by understanding The Load Phenomenon.
• Read more about the different ways to test for allergy and sensitivity by going to our simple explanations of How allergy and sensitivity are tested.
• Our section Allergy/sensitivity explained provides more information on what allergies/sensitivities are.
• Learn about the on-going damage that allergy/sensitivity can cause.
• For more information on antigen vaccines, which are part of the allergen-specific immunotherapy programme, see How antigen vaccines work.
• For our latest price list, see Patient Information or if you have any specific questions regarding prices, estimates and treatment programmes, please contact one of our Patient Liaison Officers, by phone 01442 261 333 ext. 293, or email: liaison@breakspearmedical.com.
• Contact Us for directions and further information.