Do I need a referral letter?

Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are a common problem, affecting up to 1 in 3 adults in their lifetime. They are usually a sign of an underlying venous insufficiency.
- What are Varicose Veins?
- Treatment Pathway
- Procedures
Thread Veins
Thread Veins

Thread veins can appear anywhere on the body but are mostly evidenced on the legs and face. They are more common than varicose veins, affecting up to 80% of adults.
- What are Thread Veins?
  - Thread Veins Explained
  - Face Veins Explained
- Treatment Pathway
- Procedures
  - Microsclerotherapy
  - Thermocoagulation
Leg Ulcers
Leg Ulcers

Leg ulcers appear as broken skin in the lower leg or feet. We have been successfully treating venous leg ulcers for over 20 years.
- Leg Ulcer Treatment
Prices & Payments
Prices & Payments

Upfront and fixed prices. Find out exactly what you’ll pay before attending. Medical Insurance should fund varicose vein treatment.
- Self-Funding Prices
- Medical Insurance
  - Medical Insurance
  - The Authorisation Process
- Further Information
  - Payment Options
About
About us

We just do veins and are the most experienced clinic in Europe. We strive to provide patients with the best possible service in a friendly environment.
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We do not require a referral letter from your GP, but if you are paying for care through an insurance policy, the insurance company may insist on one.

The letter should be forwarded to our Head Office at the following address:

Unit 6 – Lyme Vale Court
Parklands
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6NW

If you are unable to get hold of a referral letter please let us know.