Sheila99 just remember that if you do go private your gp is under no obligation to follow the recommendations of your meno consultants,I've had a protracted battle with this for months,I finally got them round to our treatment plan but my meno consultant had to really push the practice too it's ridiculous,if this guy doesn't actually prescribe and only writes to gp with recommendations then I'd give him a swerve,use your money and go and see someone like Louise Newson or nick Panay.i know it's a travel but it's only once then you could ask to do telephone consults as follow ups,which I think are yearly.They will also give you any information you need freely before you make that appointment.good luck xx