About Cromwell Hospital
Cromwell Hospital in Kensington is owned by Bupa and provides complex private healthcare across a wide range of specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and gastroenterology. It has long served both UK-based and international patients, with extensive outpatient clinics and imaging facilities supporting rapid diagnosis, and while Bupa-owned it treats patients insured with other providers as well as self-funding patients.
Inpatients stay in private en-suite rooms with consultant-led care and round-the-clock nursing. Multidisciplinary teams coordinate treatment for complex conditions, and services span initial consultation, diagnostics, surgery and follow-up in one location. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation support recovery after surgery or serious illness.
Reviews & ratings
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Specialties
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Cardiac surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopaedics
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led multidisciplinary care
- Advanced imaging including MRI and CT
- International patient services
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Cromwell Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Bupa 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 London
- Cancer Centre London
- Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
- Fortius Clinic London
- Hendon Hospital
- King Edward VII's Hospital
- Kings Oak Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Cromwell Hospital NHS or private?
Cromwell Hospital is a private hospital, part of Bupa. 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 Cromwell Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Bupa facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Although owned by Bupa, Cromwell Hospital works with other major UK insurers including AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at Cromwell 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 Cromwell Hospital's CQC rating?
Cromwell 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.