About The Harborne Hospital
The Harborne Hospital is HCA Healthcare UK's purpose-built private hospital in Birmingham, situated alongside the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston. It brings HCA's model of complex private care to the Midlands, with services spanning cardiology, cancer care, orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology and urology, supported by modern operating theatres and extensive diagnostic imaging.
Patients are cared for in private en-suite rooms with consultant-led treatment and dedicated nursing support. The hospital's location next to a major teaching hospital means many consultants also hold senior NHS posts. Outpatient, day-case and inpatient services are available, and both insured and self-funding patients are welcome.
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Specialties
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- Gastroenterology
- ENT
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Modern purpose-built facilities
- Consultant-led care
- Advanced imaging and diagnostics
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access The Harborne Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include HCA Healthcare UK 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 West Midlands
- Nuffield Health Hereford Hospital
- Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital
- Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital
- Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital
- Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital
- Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham
Frequently asked questions
Is The Harborne Hospital NHS or private?
The Harborne Hospital is a private hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. 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 Harborne Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include HCA Healthcare UK facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. The Harborne Hospital works with major UK insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers self-pay packages for a range of treatments.
Can I self-pay at The Harborne 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.