Streamline Your Payments, Strengthen Your Practice

Efficient payment systems are more than just an operational convenience; they’re essential to the smooth running of your healthcare practice. From reducing admin time to improving the patient experience, having a streamlined payment process can make a significant difference in how your clinic functions day to day.

WriteUpp, a practice management solution designed specifically for healthcare professionals, makes it simple to accept online payments. This helps you stay on top of your finances without the stress.

The Challenges of Managing Payments in Healthcare

Common pain points

When payments aren’t handled efficiently, it can cause a ripple effect of issues across your practice. Some of the most common challenges include:

  • Manual invoicing: Manually creating and managing invoices can be time-consuming and error-prone.
  • Payment delays: Waiting for payments to clear or chasing unpaid invoices wastes valuable time and resources.
  • Lack of secure systems: Without a secure payment process in place, practices are exposed to risks and patient trust may be undermined.

How these impact operations and patient satisfaction

Payment frustrations can result in staff burnout, inconsistent cash flow, and ultimately, an experience that feels clunky or unprofessional for your clients. For today’s patients—who are used to fast, digital-first transactions in other areas of life—convenient and secure payment options are no longer a luxury. They’re an expectation.

Why Opt for Online Payment Systems?

Benefits of online payments

Switching to an online payment system brings a host of advantages, including:

  • Speed: Receive payments instantly (or within a short timeframe).
  • Convenience: Clients can pay from their phone, tablet, or computer without in-person transactions.
  • Security: Online payment platforms use encrypted systems to keep data safe, giving both you and your clients peace of mind.

Key statistics on digital payment adoption in healthcare

According to a 2023 UK Healthcare Payments Trends report, 74% of private healthcare patients preferred to pay online rather than over the phone or in person. Additionally, over 80% of clinics that adopted digital payment methods reported faster payment turnaround and reduced admin costs.

Introducing WriteUpp: A Comprehensive Solution

Overview of WriteUpp

WriteUpp is a cloud-based practice management software built specifically for health and wellness professionals in the UK. Whether you’re a physiotherapist, counsellor, osteopath, or multi-clinician practice, WriteUpp provides the tools you need to run your clinic smoothly—including robust payment features.

Top features of online payments

With WriteUpp, you can:

  • Offer secure payment portals: Allow patients to pay online via branded, professional-looking payment pages.
  • Integrate with major payment gateways: Seamless integration with Stripe for easy transactions.
  • Automate invoicing: Invoices can be generated and sent automatically, saving time and reducing the chance of missed payments.

How WriteUpp Simplifies Payment Management

Getting started with online payments in WriteUpp is quick and easy. Here’s how:

  1. Connect your Stripe account within WriteUpp’s settings.
  2. Enable online payments in your booking and appointment confirmation settings.
  3. Customise your invoice templates with your clinic’s branding.

Your Payment Workflow with WriteUpp

  • Creating invoices: WriteUpp auto-generates invoices after appointments, or you can create them manually for products and services.
  • Sending payment links: Email or text your clients a link to pay securely online.
  • Tracking payments: Monitor payment statuses directly from your WriteUpp dashboard—see what’s been paid, what’s outstanding, and send reminders when needed.

Security and Compliance in Online Payments

WriteUpp is built with security at its core. All payment data is encrypted and handled by trusted gateways (Stripe and Square), ensuring your clients’ information remains secure. The platform is fully GDPR-compliant, and measures are in place to prevent fraud and protect sensitive information.

How to Get Started with WriteUpp

Getting started with online payments via WriteUpp couldn’t be easier. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, connect your payment gateway, and start taking secure online payments today.

👉 Try WriteUpp for free

Need help? Book a payment setup demo or contact our support team for guidance.

Moving to online payments doesn’t just make life easier—it transforms how your clinic operates. With WriteUpp, you can reduce admin, boost cash flow, and provide a seamless, secure payment experience for your clients.

Say goodbye to paper invoices and late payments. Say hello to streamlined, stress-free payments with WriteUpp!

Author

Ellie is WriteUpp’s in-house Content Creator. Her research and writing for private practitioners focuses on marketing, business growth, data security, and more. She also hosts WriteUpp’s podcast The Healthy Practice; the show that guides practitioners in the early stages of their careers through every aspect of practice management. Outside of work Ellie writes a mental health blog, studies mindfulness and is a keen nature photographer.