About Thornbury Hospital
Thornbury Hospital is a well-established private hospital in the Fulwood area of Sheffield, now part of Circle Health Group. It provides planned treatment across a broad range of specialties, including orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, ENT and ophthalmology, and its outpatient clinics and imaging services allow patients to be assessed and diagnosed without long waits.
Care is consultant-led, with many consultants also practising at Sheffield's teaching hospitals. Patients stay in private en-suite rooms supported by dedicated nursing teams, and physiotherapy is available on site. The hospital treats insured and self-funding patients, with package prices available for many common procedures.
Reviews & ratings
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- 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 Thornbury 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 Yorkshire
- Claremont Private Hospital
- Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
- Nuffield Health York Hospital
- Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital
- Spire Leeds Hospital
- The Yorkshire Clinic
Frequently asked questions
Is Thornbury Hospital NHS or private?
Thornbury 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 Thornbury Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Circle Health Group facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Thornbury Hospital works with all major UK health insurers such as Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at Thornbury 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 Thornbury Hospital's CQC rating?
Thornbury 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.