We work with leading UK and international insurers to provide seamless, specialist care for patients requiring craniofacial, maxillofacial, neurosurgical, and skull-base treatment.
Our team will help coordinate your approval process, ensuring your care journey is efficient, transparent, and fully supported from referral to recovery.
Your insurance provider
Membership / policy number
Authorisation code (if already obtained)
A GP or specialist referral (if required by your insurer)
Consultations
Imaging and diagnostics
Surgical treatment
Hospital fees
Post-operative care and follow-ups
If you require assistance, our administrative team can support you in gathering the necessary documentation.
We work with a wide range of UK and international insurers, including but not limited to:
If your insurer is not listed, please contact us — we can often arrange cover on a case-by-case basis.
BUPA
Aviva
Vitality
AXA
Consultant assessments and ongoing reviews
Diagnostic scans (CT, MRI, X-ray)
Surgical treatment and hospital stay
Anaesthetic services
Post-operative monitoring and follow-up
Your policy details will determine exact coverage. Any non-covered elements will be discussed in advance so you always have clarity.
Your consultant name
Planned procedure or consultation details
Hospital details
Proposed date (if known)
If you need assistance, our patient support team is happy to help guide you through this step.
Policy excess
Partial coverage or exclusions
Non-covered services (e.g., admin fees, some tests)
Proposed date (if known)
We will always advise you of any anticipated shortfalls in advance.
International insurers
Government / embassy medical funding
Military or specialist funding programmes
Dedicated case management support is available for overseas patients, including assistance with travel coordination and medical reports.
Our patient coordination team is experienced in navigating insurance pathways and will guide you every step of the way. If you’re unsure how to begin or whether your policy covers specialist Craniofacial care, contact us — we are happy to assist.
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