Circle Health GroupManchester (Cheadle)North West

The Alexandra Hospital

A large private hospital in Cheadle, south of Manchester, part of Circle Health Group, known for a wide range of complex treatment including cardiac care, orthopaedics, cancer services and general surgery.

About The Alexandra Hospital

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle is one of Circle Health Group's largest hospitals and a major private healthcare provider for Greater Manchester and Cheshire. It offers an unusually broad range of treatment for a regional private hospital, including cardiology and cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, cancer care, general surgery, gynaecology and urology, supported by extensive imaging and diagnostic services.

Patients are cared for in private en-suite rooms with consultant-led treatment and dedicated nursing teams, and physiotherapy is available on site to support recovery. The hospital sees outpatients, day cases and inpatients, working with patients who hold private medical insurance as well as those choosing to pay for their own treatment.

Reviews & ratings

CQC rating shown is from the Care Quality Commission's public register and may have changed since publication — check cqc.org.uk for the latest.

Specialties

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Oncology
  • General surgery
  • Gynaecology
  • Urology
  • ENT
  • Gastroenterology
  • Physiotherapy

What to expect

  • Private en-suite rooms
  • Consultant-led care
  • On-site physiotherapy
  • Fast access to diagnostics such as MRI and CT
  • On-site parking
  • Self-pay and insured patients welcome

Get treated here in weeks, not months

The Alexandra Hospital works with all major UK health insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.

How to access The Alexandra Hospital

  1. 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.

  2. Self-pay

    Ask the hospital for a fixed-price package quote — most offer them for common procedures, with payment plans often available.

  3. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Alexandra Hospital NHS or private?

The Alexandra 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 The Alexandra Hospital with health insurance?

Most major UK health insurers include Circle Health Group facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. The Alexandra Hospital works with all major UK health insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.

Can I self-pay at The Alexandra 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 The Alexandra Hospital's CQC rating?

The Alexandra 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.

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