Private healthcare options in Nottingham
Private healthcare in Nottingham is served by two substantial hospitals: Spire Nottingham at Tollerton, a modern purpose-built facility, and The Park Hospital in Arnold, one of the region's longest-established private hospitals. Both provide outpatient consulting, diagnostic imaging, day-case and inpatient surgery across specialties such as orthopaedics, general surgery, cardiology, gynaecology, urology and ophthalmology. Many consultants combine NHS roles at Nottingham's teaching hospitals with local private practice.
Most patients begin with a GP referral, then see their chosen consultant using private medical insurance or on a self-pay basis. Fixed-price packages are commonly offered for routine operations, giving a single quote covering surgery, hospital stay and standard aftercare. Scans and tests can usually be booked within days, and the two hospitals between them give patients genuine choice of consultant and location on either side of the city.
Private hospitals serving Nottingham
Spire Nottingham Hospital
Nottingham · Spire Healthcare
A modern, purpose-built private hospital at Tollerton on the edge of Nottingham, offering planned treatment in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology and ophthalmology.
View hospital →The Park Hospital
Nottingham · Circle Health Group
A long-established private hospital in the Arnold area of Nottingham, part of Circle Health Group, known for a broad range of treatment including cancer care, orthopaedics, general surgery and gynaecology.
View hospital →The NHS picture locally
NHS care in the city is provided by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital. Like the rest of England, routine waits are significant: the median wait for consultant-led treatment nationally is around 12.4 weeks, and many routine surgical pathways, particularly in orthopaedics, can take six to twelve months from referral to operation.
See our full NHS waiting times guide for the national picture and your rights as a patient.
Private GPs in Nottingham
Private GP appointments in Nottingham are typically available same-day or next-day through independent clinics in and around the city and services linked to the main private hospitals. A standard 15 to 30 minute consultation costs roughly £70 to £150, with private referrals to local consultants, prescriptions and blood tests arranged promptly.
How private GP appointments work →
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral to see a private consultant in Nottingham?
In most cases, yes. Spire Nottingham, The Park Hospital and most insurers require a GP referral before a first consultant appointment. You can obtain one from your NHS GP, or book a private GP in Nottingham, often on the same day. Physiotherapy and certain screening services usually accept direct self-referral.
Which private hospitals serve Nottingham?
Nottingham is served by Spire Nottingham Hospital at Tollerton, south of the city, and The Park Hospital in Arnold to the north. Both offer outpatient clinics, diagnostics, day-case and inpatient surgery across most common specialties, treat insured and self-pay patients, and host consultants who also practise in Nottingham's NHS teaching hospitals.
Can I self-pay for surgery in Nottingham?
Yes. Both local private hospitals offer self-pay options with fixed-price packages for common procedures such as joint replacement, hernia repair and cataract surgery. After a GP referral and an initial consultation, the hospital provides a personal quote that normally covers the operation, your stay and routine follow-up, so costs are clear before you commit.
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