If you book at consultation it’s a £1000 deposit, if you book after meeting the surgeon it’s £500. They probably just didn’t want to pressure you, I asked at my consultation when I could book, and they let me there and then because I pushed for it and wanted a specific date. I don’t think it’s readily offered out at the initial; again, as to not pressure or rush you. If you paid £1000 after a 30 minute meeting, you could quite easily walk away and think you’ve made a mistake, or feel rushed. It won’t have been done negligently. After you meet the surgeon, you’ll see the PC straight after, so you can book then, I hope you get the date you want xxx