WAITING LIST REIMBURSEMENT SCHEME UPDATED SEPTEMBER 25
The Department of Health has introduced the Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme (WLRS). This scheme provides an option for eligible patients to access private treatment in the Republic of Ireland and the wider European Union. Eligible patients will be reimbursed up to the equivalent cost of the treatment, if carried out within the Health and Social Care (HSC) system in Northern Ireland.
Further information available:
WLRS FACTSHEET
MY WAITING TIMES WEBPAGE
https://online.hscni.net/my-waiting-times-ni/
The webpage will be updated monthly to provide patients access to the current average waiting times for outpatient assessments for elective care services within each trust.
NEW DIRECT ACCESS PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE from 6th March 2023
Self-referral is available for adults over 16 who need support and advice to manage symptoms related to muscle strains/joints sprains/back and neck pain. this referral option is NOT available if you are under the care of a consultant for this problem, or if you have neurological, respiratory and/or continence conditions. If you have pregnancy related pain please ask your GP/Midwife to refer you to the Pelvic Health/Women's Health Physiotherapy Service who do not currently accept self-referrals. Please note this is for patients who live within the Western Trust only.
Direct Access Physiotherapy Service