About The Wilmslow Hospital
The Wilmslow Hospital brings HCA Healthcare UK's private care to Cheshire, offering a more boutique setting than large city-centre hospitals. It provides consultant-led outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging and surgical treatment across specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, women's health, urology, dermatology and ENT, with rapid access to appointments and investigations.
Patients are treated in private en-suite rooms with attentive nursing care, and on-site physiotherapy supports recovery after surgery. The hospital manages day-case and inpatient procedures, and its links to the wider HCA network mean patients needing highly complex treatment can be referred to its London hospitals. Insured and self-funding patients are both welcome.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- Dermatology
- ENT
- Gastroenterology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- Rapid access to outpatient appointments
- On-site imaging and diagnostics
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access The Wilmslow 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 North West
- Euxton Hall Hospital
- Fairfield Independent Hospital
- Fulwood Hall Hospital
- Lancaster Private Hospital
- Nuffield Health Chester Hospital
- Oaklands Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is The Wilmslow Hospital NHS or private?
The Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow Hospital is recognised by major UK insurers such as Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers self-pay options for consultations and treatment.
Can I self-pay at The Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow Hospital's CQC rating?
The Wilmslow 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.