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You now have the right to choose
You have decided with your GP that you are going to see a specialist for further treatment. You can now choose where to have your treatment from a list of at least four local hospitals or clinics.
For more information on what the right to choose where you go for treatment means to you, visit the Choosing your hospital Frequently Asked Questions page.
Local Search
Find your local hospital choices by searching for your Doctors' Surgery using any part of an address or postcode.
To view your local hospitals choices, use the following searches to find your Doctors' Surgery or Primary Care Trust. Locating either of these, will take you through to the local hospital choices available to you.
Postcode Search
Find your local hospital choices by searching for your Doctors' Surgery by postcode.
Map Search
Find your local hospital choices using a clickable map.
1. Find out what your choices are
Talk to your GP or local support services about the choices that are available to you and where you can get more information and support.
2. Get the information you need
Our hospital information pages should give you the information you need to help you make your choice.
3. Talk it through with someone else
You may want to discuss your choices with family or friends, especially if you are going to need their help with travel arrangements or care after your treatment.
4. Weigh up the pros and cons
Consider your needs and compare each hospital using the information you have, bearing in mind what is most important to you.
5. Book your appointment
You will be advised how to book your hospital appointment. Once you have
decided where you want to go, follow this guidance. And don't be afraid to ask if you need help with booking an appointment.
