About The Wellington Hospital
The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is a large private hospital in St John's Wood, north London. It treats a wide range of complex conditions, with established programmes in cardiac care, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, orthopaedics and gastroenterology, and it is well known for its acute neurological rehabilitation unit. Patients are seen by consultants across a broad range of specialties, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic facilities.
Care is consultant-led throughout, and patients stay in private en-suite rooms with dedicated nursing teams. The hospital treats both insured and self-pay patients, offering outpatient consultations, day-case procedures and complex inpatient surgery, with multidisciplinary teams coordinating treatment for patients with more complicated needs.
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Specialties
- Cardiology
- Cardiac surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Orthopaedics
- Spinal surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Urology
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- Advanced imaging including MRI and CT
- Acute neurological rehabilitation unit
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access The Wellington 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 London
- Cancer Centre London
- Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
- Cromwell Hospital
- Fortius Clinic London
- Hendon Hospital
- King Edward VII's Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is The Wellington Hospital NHS or private?
The Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington Hospital is recognised by major UK health insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers self-pay packages for those paying for their own treatment.
Can I self-pay at The Wellington 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 Wellington Hospital's CQC rating?
The Wellington 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.