Private rooms at hospital?

I believe that you can’t usually pre-book, but if when you’re in they have a side room available then they can allow a private booking. They often use them if someone has Covid and needs to be kept separate, or if the ward is full. I don’t know how much they are though, would be interesting to know wouldn’t it! 😅 xx

yes I’m surprised there’s not more info available online! I managed to find pricing for Bedford hospital’s rooms which are £139 a night, so I assume Lister is similar, but couldn’t find any info on how to make it known you’d like one. I realllyyyyy just want the private bathroom and for my husband to be allowed to use the bathroom as well as I’m reading they’re not allowed to shower or sleep on the ward, which I suppose makes sense, but is something that’s just now dawning on me. Trying to decide if that’s worth the money to me, but if it’s only 1 or 2 nights I’m leaning towards yes 😅

My hospital offers private rooms if available on the day at a cost too. My midwife didn’t say how much but said I can’t pre book and can only sort it out on the day due to availability.

I had a private room with my first (no cost), luckily as I was in for 4 days and it was a dream - my partner got to stay with me the whole time. My second I was on a ward and did not enjoy it one bit. I’m definitely going to ask the question with this one and weigh up the cost pros and cons - if it’s not extortionate then I’ll be considering for sure!

I was in a private room after having my wee boy, no charge. I guess it’s different everywhere but I’m a bit surprised you would have to pay!

So in Leeds, if you need a private room (for whatever medical reason) you’ll be prioritised free of charge, if not and if there is one available they charge you £75ish (it’s different per trust/hospital though). My midwife and I have requested one due to my ADHD and other mental health reasons, and needing a quiet space to recover after birth but I’m very conscious I may end up on a ward if someone with covid etc turns up and needs isolating. As far as I know there’s no way to pre-book, otherwise those with specific medical needs wouldn’t be able to access the space.

I had a private room for 5 days after my last section as I was poorly (because I was being sick so they couldn’t risk the spread)

It wasn’t contagious, I was poorly with a reaction to meds. But they have to do it. It was so nice to have space and a bathroom too to myself. Would of cost £80 a night to book xx

Just found the price for Addenbrookes, Cambridge (just up the road from Lister) and that’s £150 a night. So they seem to vary from trust to trust! Xx