Patient Information

What is happening?

Northern Beaches Hospital will transfer to Northern Sydney Local Health District, part of NSW Health, on 29 April 2026.

Healthscope will continue to operate the hospital until this date and remains responsible for patient care until 7am on 29 April 2026.

Is the hospital still open?

Yes. The hospital remains fully operational, including the Emergency Department, operating theatres, outpatient clinics and inpatient services.

To support a smooth transition, there will be a short, temporary pause to some planned surgical and outpatient activity on Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 April, with services returning to normal shortly after.

Will my appointment or surgery change?

No. Appointments and planned procedures are continuing as normal unless you are contacted directly by the hospital.

If any changes are required, our team will contact you directly.

Do I need to do anything?

No action is required. Please continue to attend appointments as scheduled.

What does this mean for private patients?

Under an interim arrangement with the Commonwealth Government, patients who elect to use their private health insurance for a procedure will be able to be scheduled according to the recommendation of their treating specialist at Northern Beaches Hospital until 30 June 2027, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.

From 1 May 2026, most planned surgeries for both public and private patients will continue, provided they are clinically appropriate and within the hospital’s approved service levels.

Procedures that were already booked before 24 April 2026 will go ahead as planned, where they meet these requirements.

However, some procedures that are considered cosmetic or discretionary will not be offered following the hospital’s transition to public ownership, unless they meet specific criteria outlined in the NSW Health Planned Surgery Access Policy.

All other eligible procedures can continue to be booked and performed, with patients treated based on clinical urgency.

Patients should speak with their treating specialist, who can provide advice based on their individual circumstances.

Will there be changes to billing or health funds?

No. There will be no changes to the billing or health fund process and patients will still have the option to use their health funds as desired after 29 April 2026.

Any future changes will be communicated directly if relevant.

Who can I contact for more information?

Contact our bookings and admissions team on Phone: (02) 9105 5000 or via our contact form. 
  

Private Patients – Frequently Asked Questions 

Will private patients still be treated at Northern Beaches Hospital?

Yes. management of patients who elect to use their private health insurance to have a procedure at NBH will be able to be scheduled according to the recommendations of their treating until at least 30 June 2027, with no changes during the transition to NSW Health.

Is my private booking affected?

No. Your admission, appointment or surgery will continue as planned unless you are contacted directly.

Do I need to contact my health fund?

No. Your current health fund arrangements remain unchanged.

Will my out-of-pocket costs change?

No. There are no changes to private billing arrangements.

Is private surgery still running?

Yes. Private surgery continues as normal.

There will be a brief pause to planned surgery around the transition period to support the safe transfer of services, with normal activity resuming immediately after.

Who can I contact if I have questions about private billing? 

For billing enquiries, please contact: NBH Billing Team – (02) 9105 5000 or the number provided on your admission paperwork. 

Who can I contact for more information?

Contact our bookings and admissions team on Phone: (02) 9105 5000 or via our contact form. 
  

Please read our more detailed FAQs here to answer further questions you may have regarding the transition to NSW Health.