Private psychological
services are available to self-paying individuals, and people who have
their fees paid by private medical insurers, or by other sources (e.g.,
solicitors, employers, agencies)
Uninsured
Self-Paying Clients
You do not need private medical insurance to see Dr Loumidis.
Although some people have private medical insurance, a lot of people
pay themselves to see Dr Loumidis. You will be informed about the
cost of treatment before you start. We will need your
debit
or credit card details when you book your first appointment, so we can
charge
your card at the end of every session. Alternatively, please hand your
payment
to Dr Loumidis by cheque or cash, who will send you a receipt.
Private
Medical Insurance Members
If you have medical insurance, please contact
your insurer to check
that your cover is adequate, that your condition is covered, and
whether there is an excess or a maximum limit on the amount you can
claim. Dr Loumidis is a recognised provider of clinical psychology
services by a number of medical insurance companies, but some insurers
may require that you are referred by your GP or a Consultant
Psychiatrist before you can start psychological therapy. Sometimes
people have a limited number of sessions for which they are covered,
and they then make up the difference by paying themselves for their
treatment. We will need your debit or credit card details when
you book your first appointment, so we can charge your card for any
shortfall
not paid by your insurers. Here are the contact telephone numbers for
major UK
private medical insurers:
BUPA
- 0845 609 0111 - www.bupa.co.uk/members
AXA
PPP Healthcare - 0800 454080 - www.ppphealthcare.co.uk
WPA
- 01823 625 000 -www.wpa.org.uk
Norwich
Union - 0870 155 5789 - www.norwichunion.com
Standard
Life Healthcare - 01483 440 550 - www.standardlifehealthcare.co.uk
First
Assist Group Ltd - 01202 292 464 - www.firstassist.co.uk
BCWA
Healthcare - 0117 929 5588 - www.bcwa.co.uk
CIGNA
- 0800 242 442 - www.cigna.co.uk
Medisure
- 0870 333 1174 - www.medisure.co.uk
General
& Medical - 0870 749 1900 - www.generalandmedical.com
Company
Employees
If your employer has agreed to pay for some or all of your treatment,
please ensure that Dr Loumidis has a
contact name, telephone number and address of correspondence.
Public
Sector Employees
Expert Psychologists Ltd has arrangements with some public sector
organisations who have outsourced the provision of psychological,
counselling and occupational health services. Please ensure that Dr
Loumidis receives
a formal referral letter from the person who has arranged for you to
see him.
Compensation
Claimants
Dr Loumidis sees people who may have developed psychological problems
following personal injury, such as a
road traffic accident or an accident at work. Sometimes your solicitors
or an independent agency will have
secured funds for your treatment. In such cases, Dr Loumidis needs to
receive a letter from the party who has agreed to pay for your
treatment, formally instructing him to offer treatment. In other cases,
you may have
been given an interim payment to cover the cost of psychological
treatment.
When
To Pay
Dr Loumidis receives his payment at the end of every session and will
send you a receipt if you so wish. If your fees are paid
for by your employer or your solicitors, Dr Loumidis will send them an
invoice for his services, which they must pay in full upon receipt.
There may be a small administrative charge for issuing reminders for
outstanding invoices.
Cancellation or non-attendance
When you make an appointment, we reserve the whole
session for you. If,
in exceptional circumstances, you may need to cancel your appointment,
we will need at least 24 hours notice. This is to allow us the time to
offer your cancelled appointment to people who may be on a cancellation
list waiting for an appointment. The full fee will be charged for
non-attendance, or less than 24 hours notice of cancellation. Please
note that we may reluctantly use debt collection services for unpaid
invoices.
Receipt
Of Payment
If you would like a full VAT receipt or invoice for any services you
receive, please let Dr Loumidis know.
Cost
Of Treatment
You can find out about Dr Loumidis' fees by calling (01902) 843877.
Free
NHS Services
Dr Loumidis now works only in private practice. If you would like to
see a Consultant Clinical Psychologist for free
on the NHS, you can discuss this option with your GP.
VAT
On the 1
July 2009, Clinical Psychologists joined the Health Professions Council
Register, and therefore psychological therapy is now VAT exempt. Expert
witness
reports and other services remain VAT rated.
Expert
Psychologists Ltd
Dr Loumidis is the Director of Expert Psychologists Ltd, a Registered
Company in England and Wales
(Reg No 05768707 - VAT No 876 3828 73).
Clinics:
10 Harley Street, London
Apley Clinic, Telford
Holmfield Consulting Rooms, Leicester
Leicester Nuffield Hospital
Shropshire Nuffield Hospital
Wolverhampton Nuffield Hospital
South Bank Hospital, Worcester
Spire Clinic, Droitwich
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