STOPWAITING.CO.UK
If you're facing a long NHS wait, you're not alone - and you have options.
We help patients use their NHS Patient Choice rights to access hospitals with shorter waiting times (even NHS-funded private ones) within a travel distance they're comfortable with.
As you remain under the NHS - Treatment remains at no cost to you.
Tired of Waiting for NHS Treatment? You're Not Alone.
If you, or a loved one is stuck on a long waiting list for non-urgent surgery (like hip or knee replacements), you may feel frustrated, anxious — and forgotten.
It shouldn't be like this when thousands of NHS-Funded (meaning you don't pay for the treatment) private-sector hospital slots go unused every week. Most people don’t know this, and even fewer know where the shorter waiting lists are or how to access them.
StopWaiting is an independent support service that helps NHS patients access quicker care — often in private hospitals — with treatment at no cost to you.
On average, NHS patients referred via this route wait just 11 weeks for treatment (Source: IHPN, Jan 2025).
How It Works
Thanks to the national NHS-private partnership agreement of January 2025, large private hospital groups like Spire, Ramsay, Circle, and Nuffield (and a handful of others) are performing NHS-funded operations every day. Yet over 1 million appointment slots go unused each year.
Why?
Because most NHS patients aren't aware of this route, how to access it or the alternative options available to them. They may also think that there is a cost involved for treatment — There isn't.
Take Control of Your NHS Hospital Referral
Don’t wait longer than you need to. Use your legal right to choose where you’re treated.
At StopWaiting, we give you the tools, guidance and personalised research you need to use this right and access your treatment faster.
01
Requirements
Tell us what treatment you need and how far you're happy to travel.
02
Research
We research NHS-partnered private hospitals offering your treatment, with the shortest waiting times.
03
Result
You receive a personalised fast-track plan you can use to approach your GP and secure the referral you want.
It’s simple, fast, and based entirely on official NHS policy. NHS patients referred this way wait an average of just 11 weeks (IHPN Jan 2025).
Choose the Package That’s Right for You
We’ve designed three levels of support, so you can pick the option that best fits your needs and budget.
As a proudly ethical company, we offer a Money Back Guarantee - If we don't deliver exactly what we say we will,
You can have our fee back.
You can't say fairer than that.
DIY Guide
£9.99
Step-by-step downloadable guide with key information, steps and links to achieve the same results we do
Best for:
Patients confident with technology and happy to do their own research
Personalised Plan
£39
We'll find you upto 5 NHS-partnered private hospitals with the shortest waiting times, able to treat your specialty
Delivered within 7 days
Best for:
Patients who want tailored options at the best value
Premium Fast Track
£69
We'll find you upto 10 NHS-partnered private hospitals with the shortest waiting times
Usually just a 24-hour turnaround
Waiting list data refreshed free on request
Priority email support
Best for:
Patients who need maximum choice and speed
What You’ll Get with StopWaiting:
Personalised Shortlist
NHS-partnered private hospitals matched to your specialty, travel preferences, shortest waiting times, and CQC ratings.
Guidance for Faster Referrals
Step-by-step advice on how to use the information to request a quicker referral from your GP or specialist.
Know Your NHS Rights
A clear breakdown of your rights as a patient, so you can make assertive, informed decisions with confidence.
All put together in your Personal Advice & Guidance Document. Fast, efficient, seamless.
Our Promise
As a proudly ethical company, we have some very strong guiding principles:
Client Feedback
How to Stop Waiting
06. Swift Treatment
Get timely medical care from trusted healthcare providers without the long wait.
05. Review Your Options
Understand your options and decide which hospital you want to go to for faster care.
02. Health Checkpoint
One of our team will evaluate your current status, and how we can best help.
03. Shortcut Discovery
We find the quickest route to access healthcare services that meet your needs.
04. Paperwork Prep
We’ll draft you documentation to assist you in advancing your care plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
The process involves five simple steps: assessing your current situation, identifying the quickest route to care, completing necessary documentation, submitting it to your GP, and receiving treatment from a provider within the framework of the NHS.
Anyone who is currently experiencing long wait times for elective care through traditional channels can benefit from our service. This includes patients needing specialist consultations, surgeries, or other medical procedures.
While timelines can vary based on individual circumstances and provider availability, we have been able to offer all of our clients significant reductions in wait times. The IHPN (Independent Health Providers Network) has reported that patients being treated this way are waiting an average of just 11 weeks.
No. You can get started by submitting an enquiry which our team will review.
Simply decide on which package suits you, fill out our enquiry form and one of our advisors will deliver your Advice & Guidance document via email in as little as 24 hours.
You can — but you don’t have to. Under the NHS Constitution, you have the legal right to choose where your first outpatient appointment takes place. That means you don’t have to accept the longest waiting list if an NHS-partnered private hospital can see you sooner.
Yes. The scheme is official policy and is used by millions of patients every year. Everything we provide is backed up with direct NHS guidance and links so you can show your GP.
Some GP surgeries default to local hospitals and don’t always know (or remember) the full rules. That’s why we prepare personalised documents with clear NHS references — so you can politely but firmly show your rights.
No — if the private hospital has an NHS contract, your treatment is covered as an NHS patient. The only difference is you will be seen sooner, and in a different hospital. Not forgetting the ‘nice to haves’ like private rooms, quality catering – even free parking.
- DIY Guide – instant download.
- Personalised Report – within 7 days.
- Premium Fast-Track – within 24 hours.
Not always. Some hospitals have extra requirements (for example around BMI or pre-existing conditions). That’s why having multiple options is so valuable — if one won’t accept you, another often may.
Have a different question?
We’re here to help! If you have any questions that aren’t covered in our FAQs, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you with any inquiries or concerns you may have.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you on your journey to better health.
Email us at: support@stopwaiting.co.uk