Public Emergency Transfer Service

Access specialist care at Northern Private Hospital, next door to Northern Hospital

When you’re admitted to Northern Hospital via the emergency department and have private health insurance, you may be eligible to transfer next door to Northern Private Hospital in Epping. The transfer process via the direct link bridge makes moving next door easy and stress-free.

We accept transfers for a wide range of conditions, ensuring you get access to the specialist treatment you need.

How the easy transfer process works:

1. When you arrive at Northern Hospital's emergency department, Northern Hospital’s staff will ask if you have private health insurance and note your private health cover.

2. If hospital admission is required and your condition is suitable for transfer to Northern Private Hospital, a liaison from Northern Private Hospital will ask you whether you wish to transfer to Northern Private Hospital. If you accept, they’ll help facilitate your transfer.

3. The liaison will confirm your insurance cover, inform you of any out of pocket costs associated with your treatment at the Northern Private and arrange a specialist if you elect to proceed with the transfer.

4. You’ll then be transferred next door by Northern Hospital staff via the direct link bridge to Northern Private Hospital.

Why choose Northern Private Hospital?

• Private specialist care: A wide range of experienced specialists provide private treatment for a range of conditions.

• Private hospital comfort: Enjoy the comfort and personalised care of a private hospital experience including modern private room with ensuite.

• Easy transfer: With our direct link bridge to Northern Hospital, the transfer process is smooth, allowing you to receive the care you need.

Take the next step to private care

If you have private health insurance and visit the Northern Health Emergency Department, ask about transferring to Northern Private Hospital.

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