Providing care to women of all ages

FAQ's

1. Do I need a referral letter to be seen in the clinic?
2. How do I book a consultation
3. Will my medical insurance cover the cost of my consultation and treatment?
4. How much does a consultation cost?
5. What is a specialist vulval clinic?
6. Can I be seen for gynaecological issues other than vulval problems?
7. Do you offer psychosexual therapy?
8. Can I have a telephone or video consultation?
9. Can I still attend if I am on my period?
10. What correspondence will I receive following my consultation?
11. Can I park at the Hospital?
12. How do I contact the clinic with any queries after the consultation?
13. How do I receive the results of any tests I have?
14. How do I arrange follow up?

• You do not need a letter from your doctor to be seen in the clinic; you can self refer.
• If you have any relevant correspondence from previous medical consultations it may be useful to bring those with you.Back to top

• You can call us on 07375 533015 Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm or e mail cbgynae@icloud.com
• Alternatively, you can contact the individual hospital you would like to be seen at. Back to top

• It is always best to check with your insurer as companies and policies can differ. Treatment for psychosexual problems and menopause are usually not covered but please check first.
• Claire Bailey is registered with: BUPA, AVIVA, Cigna, AXA PPP, Vitality, WPA, Police Mutual, Medicash, Simply Health, Health on Line.Back to top

• An initial consultation is £260, a follow up is priced at £160.
• Please note, if you do not have private insurance, you will be charged by the hospital for any equipment used or tests performed. We will be able to guide you on prices beforehand so that you don’t have any unexpected costs.Back to top

• Claire is a Consultant Gynaecologist with specialist skills in vulval disease. The vulva is the correct name for the external female genitalia. It includes the area of pubic hair, the opening of the vagina, the clitoris, the urethra (from where you pass urine), the lips (labia) and extends to the anus. The vulval clinic has specific skills and multidisciplinary team to manage conditions of the vulva. This includes skin conditions affecting the vulva like eczema, lichen sclerosis and lichen planus as well as any lumps or bumps on the vulva including pre-cancers. Claire has particular expertise in managing vulval pain syndromes.Back to top

• Absolutely. Claire sees women with a wide range of general gynaecological issues including heavy periods, painful periods, bleeding between periods, bleeding after sex, pelvic pain, menopause symptoms, contraception queries, difficulties with taking a cervical smear test, abnormal smear test result, pain with intercourse, vaginal discharge, recurrent thrush and loss of libido.Back to top

• Yes. Claire has achieved Membership with The Institute of Psychosexual Medicine and has dedicated sessions for women with psychosexual issues.
• Psychosexual appointments are longer than routine consultations and so are priced differently at £300 for an initial consultation. Back to top

• If circumstances make attending difficult it is possible to have either a video or telephone consultation. These are priced the same as face to face consultations. It is worth noting that it is difficult to achieve a satisfactory initial gynaecological consultation without a face to face visit. Examination is usually a fundamental part of the assessment and so we encourage patients to attend in person for the initial meeting.Back to top

• Yes, it is not a problem so long as you are comfortable to do so. Please note, we require 48 hours notice to cancel or rearrange an appointment.

• We work on a paperless system, where possible, so you will receive an e mail with a clinic letter within five working days of the appointment. Your GP will also receive a copy of the letter, unless you have stated you prefer we do not contact them.Back to top

• Yes, all of the private hospitals have adequate parking facilities.Back to top

• Please e mail us at cbgynae@icloud.com and your query will be directed appropriately.Back to top

• We will write to you once results are available. Histology specimens usually take two weeks to be reported.Back to top

• We will e mail you to arrange any necessary follow up appointments but if you feel you need to be seen sooner please contact us at cbgynae@icloud.com and we can arrange this for you.Back to top