I had 3 ops in 2 different private hospitals, all on the NHS. At the last one I was able to order my husband a lunch along with mine. Great menu, and peace of mind for me knowing he had a good meal. I paid for his food and well worth the cost.
I did however have 2 cataract ops on the NHS in one of the hospitals.. first time had a nice private room to wait in and short rest after before going home. Second time, same hospital, herded like sheep with 15 other people in a cramped room where the nurse came along the line of people popping drops in our eyes..NHS patients definitly didnt get the same treatment as previous.