FAQs
Questions patients ask
Straight answers about appointments, referrals, fees, surgery and recovery. Cannot find your answer? The practice team is happy to help.
Appointments and referrals
Fees and insurance
Surgery and recovery
At the clinic
Still have a question?
The practice team can help with fees, insurance and appointment times.
Appointments and referrals
How do I make an appointment?
Call the practice during working hours, or send a request online and the secretary will call you back to arrange a time.
Do I need a GP referral?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
Can I get a second opinion?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
Fees and insurance
How much is a consultation?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
Which insurers do you work with?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
How do I pay a bill?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
Surgery and recovery
How long will I need off work?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
How long is recovery after a knee replacement?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
When can I drive again?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
Can I kneel after a knee replacement?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
At the clinic
Which languages can I consult in?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
Are my medical records kept private?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
What if I need to cancel?
Answer to follow: awaiting client copy.
Ready to talk about your hip or knee?
Appointments at Spire Regency, Spire Manchester and Spire Hale Clinic, usually within two weeks.