Contents
- 1 How do I get to Royal Marsden Hospital by train?
- 2 Is the Royal Marsden an NHS hospital?
- 3 What does the Royal Marsden Hospital specializes in?
- 4 Can I be referred to the Royal Marsden?
- 5 Is there parking at the Royal Marsden Hospital?
- 6 Is Going Private better than NHS?
- 7 Can I have a second opinion on NHS?
How do I get to Royal Marsden Hospital by train?
Getting to The Royal Marsden, Sutton
- By train. The nearest train stations are Sutton and Belmont stations.
- Sutton station. Served by trains running from London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, London Kings Cross (First Capital Connect), Clapham Junction and Horsham, Sussex.
- Belmont station.
- By bus.
- By car.
Is the Royal Marsden an NHS hospital?
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has retained its ‘Outstanding’ rating as a Trust and ‘Outstanding’ rating for being well led.
What does the Royal Marsden Hospital specializes in?
Based in London and Surrey, The Royal Marsden is a leader in the field of cancer treatment and research. It provides inpatient, day care and outpatient services for all cancers, and pioneers and innovates in cancer nursing, treatment and drug development.
Can I be referred to the Royal Marsden?
If you would like to be treated at The Royal Marsden as a private patient, please ask your family doctor or other consultants involved in your care to refer you. Letters of referral can be sent to the Central Referral and Information Team who will direct your case to the most appropriate consultant for you.
Is there parking at the Royal Marsden Hospital?
The hospital is in a residents’ parking zone, making parking nearby difficult. There are a few metered bays but these can be quite expensive. There are some disabled bays in Dudmaston Mews. Unfortunately there are no parking facilities at the hospital for patients or visitors.
Is Going Private better than NHS?
Due to this, many are left wondering “are private hospitals better than the NHS?” However, this is simply untrue. The standard of care and expertise a patient can expect from an NHS or private hospital is exactly the same.
Can I have a second opinion on NHS?
You have no right to a second opinion. You do have the right to see a GP competent to deal with your particular case. If a GP refers you for a second opinion, you cannot insist on seeing a particular practitioner. However, you should not be referred to someone you do not wish to see.