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Referring a patient to Mr Benjamin-Laing
Information for GPs, physiotherapists, and allied health professionals referring private hand and wrist patients in London and Milton Keynes.
Referring a Patient
Mr Harry Benjamin-Laing is a Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon accepting referrals from GPs, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals. He sees patients privately in London and Milton Keynes, with prompt appointments and a commitment to clear, timely communication after every consultation.
If you are unsure whether a patient’s condition falls within his scope of practice, please don’t hesitate to contact the secretary directly — an informal conversation is always welcome.
How to Refer
Referrals can be made directly by contacting the secretary by email or telephone. A GP letter is not required for a private consultation, though any relevant correspondence, imaging reports, or investigation results are always helpful and should be forwarded where available.
Self-referrals are also accepted — patients may contact the secretary directly if they prefer.
Insurers accepted
All major private health insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Cigna, and WPA. Self-pay patients are welcome.
Waiting times
New patient appointments are typically available within 10 working days.
Conditions Treated
Mr Benjamin-Laing accepts referrals across the full breadth of hand and wrist pathology, including but not limited to:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dupuytren’s disease
Trigger finger & tendon pathology
Wrist instability & ligament injuries
Scaphoid fractures & non-union
Kienbock’s disease
Distal radius & hand fractures
Arthritis of the hand & wrist
Ganglion cysts
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Thumb base arthritis (CMCJ)
Sports injuries of the hand & wrist
Information for GPs
Following every consultation, a detailed letter will be sent to the referring GP and any other relevant clinician within [X] working days. Letters include a clear summary of findings, the agreed management plan, and any investigations or onward referrals arranged.
Mr Benjamin-Laing is happy to liaise directly with GPs regarding shared patients, and welcomes calls or emails through the secretary for clinical queries.
— Direct referral by email — no formal e-referral pathway required
— Prompt consultation appointments, typically within [X] working days
— Post-consultation letters within 7 working days
— All major insurers accepted; self-pay options available
— Happy to advise on investigations prior to referral if helpful
Information for Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists are welcome to refer patients directly, without a GP letter. Many hand and wrist conditions sit at the interface of conservative and surgical management, and Mr Benjamin-Laing values close collaboration with physiotherapy colleagues to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care at each stage of their treatment.
If you have a patient under your care whose symptoms are not responding to conservative management, or where you would welcome a surgical opinion, please contact the secretary to arrange a consultation. Direct clinical queries are equally welcome.
— Direct physiotherapy referrals accepted
— Collaborative approach to shared patient management
— Happy to discuss cases informally before formal referral
— Post-consultation letters copied to referring physiotherapist on request
Contact the Secretary
All referral enquiries, appointment bookings, and clinical queries should be directed to Mr Benjamin-Laing’s secretary:
Telephone
[Phone number]
Locations
· London (The Sloane Hospital)
· Milton Keynes(The Saxon Clinic)
The secretary is available Monday to Friday during normal working hours. Messages received outside these hours will be responded to on the next working day.
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