Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
Headache Referrals
Exceptional patient care from our leading headache specialists
For referring healthcare professionals
Within the HCA network of hospitals and outpatient centres across London we are proud to have more than 50 of the country’s most experienced Neurologists leading our headache service. Because we are the largest network of Neurologists working privately in the UK, we are able to offer our patients same day access to assessment, diagnosis and personalised treatment plans – all of which are given to the patient and GP.
Access to the latest thinking
Our Neurologists come from London’s leading NHS teaching hospitals and many are actively involved in headache related clinical trials and research studies, so patients can be assured they’re getting access to the latest thinking and expert opinion about their condition.
Why refer your patients to us?
We support healthcare professionals by helping to diagnose and manage often difficult to diagnose headache and migraine problems.
How to refer your patients to us?
We welcome referrals from all healthcare professionals including GP’s, Occupational Health, Neurologists, ENT specialists or practice nurses. Patients can also self-refer.
Clear communication with referrers
It is crucial for our patients to have clear, joined-up care wherever they go. We therefore ensure that referrers are kept informed at every stage of assessment, treatment and follow-up.
Headache Referrals
Exceptional patient care from our leading headache specialists
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
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