About The Montefiore Hospital
The Montefiore Hospital in Hove, part of Spire Healthcare, offers private healthcare in a converted period building with a deliberately boutique feel. It provides planned treatment in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology and ophthalmology, alongside cancer care with on-site chemotherapy, and its outpatient clinics and imaging services support quick diagnosis.
Patients are treated in private en-suite rooms with consultant-led care and attentive nursing support, and physiotherapy is available on site. The hospital handles day-case and inpatient procedures for patients across Brighton, Hove and Sussex, treating those with private medical insurance as well as self-funding patients.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Oncology
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Boutique hospital environment
- Consultant-led care
- On-site chemotherapy suite
- On-site physiotherapy
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access The Montefiore Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Spire Healthcare 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 The Montefiore Hospital NHS or private?
The Montefiore Hospital is a private hospital, part of Spire Healthcare. 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 Montefiore Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Spire Healthcare facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. The Montefiore 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 Montefiore 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 Montefiore Hospital's CQC rating?
The Montefiore Hospital is rated "Outstanding" 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.