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digestive health
Supporting you every step of the way
- Highly personalised treatment and care at every stage
- Specialist approaches built around your unique needs
- Here for you with physical and emotional support
Expert support and care for every stage of your digestive health journey
We know how tough gut issues can be to live with, and we also know how effective a holistic approach can be on the path to good digestive health. HCA UK offers great continuity and breadth of care with a comprehensive, wrap-around approach before, during and after treatment. That includes creating personalised, consultant-led treatment plans, being there with expert guidance throughout any procedure you’re having and offering you the support of expert Clinical Nurse Specialists integrated with dietary, nutritional, emotional and physiotherapy support. With specialist children’s care at the Portland Hospital and ICU support for the most critical cases, we’ve taken care of everything you need.
Our support services
Our expert consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists and dedicated teams offer a wide range of services to help with recovery and management of gut health issues. Specific support services include:
Diet and Nutrition
Our specialist dietitians offer tailored nutritional support and personalised dietary advice to complement your treatment, manage your symptoms and aid your recovery. Get in touch to see how we can help.
Paediatric dietetics
Expert advice for your child on diet and nutrition, including how diet can help with a wide range of conditions including diabetes, allergies and developmental issues.
Colostomy
BOWEL DIVERSION SURGERY
A colostomy involves diverting your bowel through an opening in your tummy
Clinical Nurse Specialist support
From the moment you are diagnosed with cancer, we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional care. Central to this commitment are our team of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS).
Pelvic floor physiotherapy
Pelvic floor physiotherapy helps women with a range of gynaecological issues, from bladder incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse. Exercises are designed to rebuild the strength of pelvic floor and core muscles, improve posture and relieve any pelvic and back pain.
Psychology services
At HCA UK, we fully recognise the vital role of mental health services in ensuring wellbeing – and supporting people to truly thrive in their private and work lives. Our psychology services offer evidence-based interventions for both individuals and corporate employees, flexible enough to meet a range of needs.
Accessing private health care
Self-pay
You don’t need health insurance to be seen quickly. If you’re looking for a diagnosis or treatment and don’t want to wait, all our private healthcare services – from private GP appointments through to surgery and aftercare – can be paid for as and when you need them.
And to give you peace of mind from the start, we’ll offer you a clear and transparent quote outlining exactly what’s included in your self-pay package.
Our patient's stories
Georgia's story
At just 20 years old, Georgia was about to fulfil her dream of opening her own beauty salon when persistent symptoms led to an unexpected diagnosis of bowel cancer.
John’s bowel cancer experience
34-year-old John had always been very active. In his professional life he had been a soldier and a firefighter, and in his spare time he was running marathons and completing triathlons. So, when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2008 it came as quite a shock.
Johanna's story
Johanna was diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer back in 2016. Five years on from receiving revolutionary cancer surgery at The Christie Private Care, part of HCA Healthcare UK, she is cancer free and feeling better than ever. Here she reflects on her treatment at the hospital and the expert care that helped her get to where she is today.
FAQs
Yes, we can. Our expert team of dietitians is skilled at managing both common and highly complex nutritional issues. We work across specialties to devise the most effective personalised approach for your specific condition. You’ll be supported at every stage with specialist, evidence-based dietary advice and individual treatment plans, precisely tailored to your needs.
Your dietician will assess your symptoms, nutritional needs and lifestyle. The advice they offer may include putting you on the FODMAP diet, supporting you with meal planning or an elimination diet to help you pinpoint any allergies you have.
Your dietician will assess your symptoms, nutritional needs and lifestyle. The advice they offer may include putting you on the FODMAP diet, supporting you with meal planning or an elimination diet to help you pinpoint any allergies you have.
All our digestive health patients have access to state-of-the-art intensive care units at every HCA UK hospital. We also offer integrated high dependency units (HDU) and ward-level critical care outreach teams. It’s a gold standard approach that means we’re ready, skilled and able to deliver the enhanced care and support you need for any complex or additional problems.
Absolutely. Our teams offer vital care and support before and after surgery. Whether it’s expert advice about successfully managing your stoma, detailed guidance on helpful dietary adjustments or ongoing emotional support, we’re here to help.
Yes, we provide targeted interventions for patients with a wide range of digestive health challenges. Our services include specialised physiotherapy and biofeedback therapy for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, support for patients recovering from abdominal surgeries and physiotherapy for chronic GI conditions such as IBS.
Stress can significantly impact your gut function, contributing to symptoms such as bloating and irregular bowel movements. Our team can offer relaxation techniques and referrals as well as psychological support, if you need it.
Not necessarily. If you’re funding your own treatment, you’re welcome to self-refer to the team for any help you may need. However, if your treatment is covered by private medical insurance, your provider may need to see a referral before agreeing to cover it. It’s best to contact your insurer in advance to check you’re covered for any treatment.
All our support services are available at every stage of your care, whether that’s treatment through lifestyle changes, preparing for surgery or post-operative care. We’ll make sure you have all the support you need.
Many insurance providers do cover dietetic and support services, as long as you’ve been referred to us by a consultant. We always recommend checking with your insurance provider and getting a written confirmation before starting care with us.
Yes. Convenient virtual appointments are available for dietician consultations and any follow-up sessions you may need, helping you to keep getting personalised advice and care from the comfort of your own home.
“I couldn’t fault the care I received, both in ITU and on the ward. I was nervous initially about moving to the ward, as my care in ITU appeared quite complex. I still had a lot of tubes fitted, but in fact I had nothing to worry about. The transition of care was fantastic - I felt very well looked after.”
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