Fees and charges

Charges are made on the basis of time required for consultation and assessments. This includes analysing test scores and report writing.  Fees are subject to change without notice. By using the services provided you agree to the consultation and assessment charges. All children are different and we are happy to discuss the services on offer to provide you with the most relevant service

Initial consultation
Birth - 2 years
 

Consultations last up to 45 minutes and include neurological examination; clinic letters will include recommendation for further standardised assessment or ongoing follow-up for neurodevelopmental surveillance if relevant.

 

£290

General Movement Assessment (GMA)
3 - 4 months only

Standardised test of baby's movement - includes Motor Optimality Score (MOS)

 

Video recorded by parent in the comfort of own home:

£220
 

 

Assessment during a face-to-face appointment:

£345
 

 

Neurodevelopmental follow-up appointment

Review of developmental progress, neurological and general examination, and developmental assessment 

OR 

 

Discussion of results of standardised assessments (GMA / BSID)

 

£220

Neurodevelopmental assessment 
1 - 2 years

Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development  (BSID) assessment - the gold standard assessment tool for toddlers (approximately 60 - 90 minutes); includes comprehensive written report and recommendations 

 

£590

(reduction of £50 if following on from initial consultation)

Neurodevelopmental Plans

You may wish to choose one of the services above as stand-alone assessments depending on your child's age and needs, or you may prefer to opt for a combination of assessments or a follow-up service which covers the first two years.

Baby Plan 

General Movement Assessment (with MOS) + Initial consultation  (includes neurological examination) +  standardised neurodevelopmental assessment

For ages 3-4 months only

 

£550

First Year Plan

Initial appointment + Neonatal follow-up appointment during the first year of life + standardised neurodevelopmental assessment at age 1 year (excludes GMA)

 

 

£900

Standard 2 year Plan

Neurodevelopmental follow-up from Birth - 2 years. Includes initial appointment + 2 x follow-up appointments in the first year and standardised neurodevelopmental assessments at 1 year and 2 years of age (excludes GMA)


£1600

Full Birth - 2 year Plan 

Comprehensive neurodevelopmental follow-up from Birth - 2 years. Includes GMA + initial appointment + 2 x follow-up appointments in the first year, 1 x follow-up in second year and standardised neurodevelopmental assessments at 1 year and 2 years of age

 

£2000

Additional charges

£50 / enquiry (email / letter / phone call)

Extra administration relating to queries arising from consultation / assessment / report (eg request for additional report) or provision of information for / referral to other health professionals.

£150 / hour

Charge for additional clinical administration, report writing, professional liaison not covered in consultation / assessment fee. 

45p / mile

Charge for mileage for home visits

Price on enquiry

Charge for home visit

Payment

Payment is accepted from self-funding patients and via private health insurance.

Self-funding

Full payment is required for self-funding patients and should be made by BACS transfer, 48 hours before the appointment.
 

Private Health insurance

Some private health insurance companies do not cover the full costs of neurodevelopmental assessment or have conditions associated. You are therefore advised to check the level of cover provided by your health insurance policy before booking an appointment. Please note that you are responsible for any shortfall in fees not covered by your insurance company.


 


 

Terms and conditions

I-CAN-development is the trading name of the Neurodevelopment Service provided by Dr Frances O'Brien. 

Cancellation 

Please note that at least 48 hours’ notice is required for the cancellation of all appointments. Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice will incur a charge of £110. On-the-day cancellations or failing to attend an appointment, will incur a charge equivalent to the full fee (under exceptional circumstances this may be waived in part).
 

Outstanding accounts

Further treatment will only be offered at the discretion of I-CAN-development for any patients who have outstanding accounts.


 

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