About The Meriden Hospital
The Meriden Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is located on the University Hospital Coventry campus, giving convenient access for patients across Coventry and Warwickshire. It provides planned, consultant-led treatment in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology, with outpatient clinics and diagnostic imaging on site.
Patients stay in private en-suite rooms with dedicated nursing care, and physiotherapy is available to support rehabilitation after surgery. Many consultants also practise at the neighbouring NHS teaching hospital. The Meriden treats patients with private medical insurance and self-funding patients, with pre-agreed package prices available for many common procedures.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Gastroenterology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- On-site physiotherapy
- On-site imaging and diagnostics
- On-site parking
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access The Meriden 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 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 Meriden Hospital NHS or private?
The Meriden 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 Meriden 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 Meriden Hospital works with 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 Meriden 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 Meriden Hospital's CQC rating?
The Meriden 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.