Shared care with private providers in Wales
Shared Care with private providers does not exist in Wales.
Any patient who is seen under the care of a private provider will need to be referred to the corresponding NHS service to receive NHS care. GP surgeries can only start prescribing when care is accepted by the NHS service. Patients will need to pay for private prescriptions, blood tests and any other services relating to their private consultations, and arrange them via their private consultant until the NHS can take over care.
Practices may be able to offer private blood test, however it is not guaranteed.