Eligibility guides explain common provider pathways and expectations, without replacing a clinician’s decision about your individual suitability.
What you’ll learn
- What private services commonly ask before offering treatment
- How to prepare for an eligibility conversation
- Where private pathways differ from NHS routes
Published and planned articles
The NHS and private providers use completely different eligibility rules. This guide explains both, why so few people qualify on the NHS right now, and what that means for you.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-22
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