About Circle Reading Hospital
Circle Reading Hospital is a modern, purpose-built private hospital on the outskirts of Reading, serving Berkshire and the Thames Valley. Part of Circle Health Group, it is particularly known for orthopaedics, spinal surgery and sports injury treatment, and also offers general surgery, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology, with contemporary theatres and on-site imaging.
Patients stay in private en-suite rooms with consultant-led care and dedicated nursing teams, and a well-equipped physiotherapy and rehabilitation service supports recovery after surgery. The hospital treats patients using private medical insurance alongside self-funding patients, with package prices available for many common procedures.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- Spinal surgery
- Sports medicine
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Modern purpose-built facilities
- Consultant-led care
- On-site physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Fast access to diagnostics such as MRI and CT
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Circle Reading Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Circle Health Group facilities), get a GP or direct-access referral, then pre-authorise the treatment with your insurer.
Self-pay
Ask the hospital for a fixed-price package quote — most offer them for common procedures, with payment plans often available.
NHS-funded
Some private hospitals treat NHS patients for certain procedures. Ask your GP whether choosing this hospital through the NHS e-Referral system is possible for your treatment.
Other private hospitals in South East
- Ashtead Hospital
- Benenden Hospital
- Berkshire Independent Hospital
- Blakelands Treatment Centre
- Chaucer Hospital
- Chelsfield Park Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Circle Reading Hospital NHS or private?
Circle Reading Hospital is a private hospital, part of Circle Health Group. Some private hospitals also treat NHS-funded patients for certain procedures under the NHS e-Referral system — ask your GP whether that's an option for your treatment.
Can I be treated at Circle Reading Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Circle Health Group facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Circle Reading Hospital is recognised by major UK insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at Circle Reading Hospital without insurance?
Yes — most private hospitals, including this one, offer fixed-price self-pay packages for common procedures, often with payment plans available. Ask the hospital directly for a quote.
What is Circle Reading Hospital's CQC rating?
Circle Reading Hospital is rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator for health and social care providers. Ratings can change after inspections — see the reviews section on this page for the current figure and source.