Frequently Asked Questions

What bowel conditions do you see at the clinic?

We are a clinic specialising in Inflammatory bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis) therefore we can offer appointments and advise to anyone over the age of 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of Crohns or Colitis. If you do not have a confirmed diagnosis we are able to suggest referral to world-class Professors and Gastroenterologists working in the UK.

Will I see a Doctor at my appointment?

The London IBD clinic is a Nurse practitioner-led service meaning that you will not see a Doctor. Our expert nursing team have been handpicked for their experience and exceptional skill in all areas of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. As nurse consultants and Advanced nurse practitioners, all of our team are able to undertake a comprehensive health assessment, prescribe medications and arrange blood tests.

Do you undertake any investigations at The London IBD clinic?

The London IBD clinic is an independent medical clinic and not a hospital, therefore we undertake consultations, blood tests and IV infusions. We are also able to refer you for MRI scans, and ultrasound scans. We do not have the facilities to undertake Flexible Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy but we can refer you to a local Gastroenterologist who can arrange these.

What is an Advanced Nurse practitioner?

As Advanced nurse practitioners, our specialist nursing team have as least a Masters degree education and have a recognised nurse practitioner accreditation with the Royal College of Nursing. All our team have extensive experience in IBD including:

Undertaking a comprehensive and sophisticated health assessment
Interpret the results of multiple different assessments and investigations in order to make a diagnosis, and plan and deliver care.
Confidently and competently make evidence based treatment decisions
Prescribe and work with individuals to manage their medicines
Plan and provide skilled and competent care to meet your health and social care needs

All of our team have expert knowledge and extensive experience of working in large Gastroenterology teams in the NHS and are Nationally and Internationally recognised for the work they do with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

To find out more about the Role of an IBD nurse visit IBD Nurse Specialists (crohnsandcolitis.org.uk)

What if I want to see a Doctor?

Most people who visit our clinic are already under the care of a Gastroenterologist, either privately or in the NHS but in the event that you are not, we have an established referral network to world-class Professors and Gastroenterologists working in private practice. We also have a in-house medical doctor who is a specialist GP and can offer advice and consultations.

How can I book an appointment?

You can either obtain a referral via your GP, dietician or Gastroenterologist or you can self-refer. If you choose the self-referral option we will require a copy of your most recent clinic letter including your diagnosis and any recent investigations. Once an appointment has been made you will be sent a link to a secure patient portal where you can upload these details, along with any recent blood results. You can book an appointment by calling 0203 307 2348, emailing [email protected] or online at 0203 307 2348

Do you accept insurance?

At the moment we only accept self-pay and do not accept insurance. Payment can be made on the day of consultation by cash and all major credit and debit cards.

At the moment we do not work directly with all insurance companies. We are affiliated with Geo blue international travel insurance https://www.geo-blue.com.

If you are insured and would like to book an appointment you can pay for this as self pay and reclaim the money via your insurance company.

Do you see patients with other bowel conditions such as coeliac or IBS?

We are a clinic specialising in Inflammatory bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis) therefore if you do not have a confirmed diagnosis of Crohns or Colitis we can suggest expert Gastroenterologists who would be able to offer advice on other bowel conditions.

Do you offer appointments for children?

We currently only offer appointments for adults over 18 years of age. We have an expert network of pediatric Gastroenterologists who we can suggest to you.