Goring Hall Hospital, Worthing (2026): Services, Costs, Consultants & Insurance
Goring Hall Hospital is a private hospital in Goring-by-Sea, Worthing — part of Circle Health Group, with a strong Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence and a dedicated eye-surgery suite. Here’s an independent look at its services and how to be seen.
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Quick Overview
Goring Hall Hospital is a private hospital in Goring-by-Sea, Worthing (BN12 5AT), part of Circle Health Group — the UK’s largest independent healthcare provider. Opened in 1994 (and formerly a BMI Healthcare hospital), it offers consultant-led private treatment across more than 20 specialties, with particular strength in orthopaedics (its Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence) and ophthalmology (the “Eye Care Goring” suite). It has 120+ consultants, 24-hour Resident Medical Officers, on-site diagnostics (MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, echo), three operating theatres and a JAG-accredited endoscopy suite. It holds a CQC rating of “Good”.
It treats insured, self-paying and NHS-funded patients across West Sussex. This independent guide covers its services, costs and how to be seen. For exact prices and consultants, check directly with the hospital.
What this guide covers
If you’re considering private treatment in Worthing or West Sussex, Goring Hall Hospital is one of the area’s main private options. This independent 2026 guide covers its facilities, specialties and practicalities. Going Private UK is editorially independent and not affiliated with Circle Health Group; we may earn commission when readers compare health cover through our links, which funds our research but doesn’t affect our analysis.
About Goring Hall Hospital
Originally a residential hall, Goring Hall has been a well-established private hospital since 1994. It’s now part of Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest independent healthcare provider — you may previously have known it as BMI Goring Hall, before BMI Healthcare became Circle (see our guide to what happened to BMI Healthcare). Set in extensive grounds on the Worthing coast with sea and courtyard views, it serves Worthing, Pulborough, Horsham and the wider West Sussex area, providing fast, consultant-led care from diagnosis through treatment and aftercare.
Specialties & treatments
Goring Hall offers care across more than 20 specialties, with a particular reputation for orthopaedics and eye surgery:
- Orthopaedics (Centre of Excellence) — joint replacement for hips, knees, shoulders and ankles, plus ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, bunion and foot surgery, carpal tunnel and spinal surgery
- Ophthalmology (“Eye Care Goring”) — a dedicated eye-surgery suite for cataract surgery with premium lens options
- General surgery — including hernia repair and gallbladder surgery
- Gynaecology & women’s health, urology, dermatology & ENT
- Diagnostics & endoscopy — including a JAG-accredited endoscopy suite
Facilities & diagnostics
- On-site imaging: MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and echocardiogram for fast diagnosis
- 3 operating theatres (2 with laminar-flow clean-air filtration)
- JAG-accredited endoscopy suite
- 22 private en-suite bedrooms (52 registered beds), with in-room TVs and curated menus
- Dedicated ophthalmic suite plus 9 consulting rooms and pre-assessment rooms
- 24-hour Resident Medical Officers and an on-site physiotherapy centre
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How to be seen & costs
You can be seen as an insured, self-pay or (for some treatments) NHS-funded patient. Most treatment needs a GP or consultant referral, though some diagnostics and services allow direct booking. You can book consultations online or by phone.
💡 On pricing
We don’t publish a fixed price list, as fees are bespoke (consultant, procedure, tests, length of stay). Goring Hall offers fixed-price self-pay packages and finance options (via Chrysalis Finance) for many treatments — request a written quote from the hospital for an accurate figure. For how costs and upfront fees work, see our guides to the private hospital price list and paying upfront for private surgery.
Which insurers cover Goring Hall?
As a Circle Health Group hospital, Goring Hall is recognised by all the main UK insurers — including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA — though your access depends on your policy and hospital list. Check:
- Your hospital list. Confirm Goring Hall is on your plan — see the Bupa and AXA hospital lists.
- Pre-authorisation. Get your insurer’s approval before booking.
- Referral. Most insurers need a referral — see how to get a private referral.
Consultants & reviews
Goring Hall works with over 120 consultants, many of whom also practise in the NHS, across orthopaedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, gynaecology, urology and more — supported by 24-hour Resident Medical Officers. You can usually choose your consultant (subject to your insurer’s rules) — see our guide to choosing a private consultant. The hospital is CQC-rated “Good” and holds strong independent patient-review scores; the hospital’s own website lists current consultants and their specialties.
Location & parking
- Address: Goring Hall Hospital, Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AT
- By car: easily accessible from the A24 and A27; on-site parking
- Setting: coastal location in Goring-by-Sea with sea and courtyard views, in extensive grounds
- Catchment: Worthing, Pulborough, Horsham and the wider West Sussex area
The bottom line
Goring Hall Hospital is a leading private hospital for Worthing and West Sussex — CQC-rated “Good”, part of Circle Health Group, with a particular strength in orthopaedics and eye surgery, plus general surgery, diagnostics and a JAG-accredited endoscopy suite. It treats insured, self-pay and NHS patients.
For self-pay, ask for a written quote; for insured treatment, confirm the hospital is on your list and get pre-authorised first. Weighing up private care? Compare the UK’s top providers free here — and skip the NHS waiting list.
Frequently Asked Questions — Goring Hall Hospital
Where is Goring Hall Hospital?
It’s on Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AT — a coastal location with sea and courtyard views, easily reached from the A24 and A27, with on-site parking. It serves Worthing, Pulborough, Horsham and the wider West Sussex area.
Is Goring Hall Hospital part of BMI or Circle?
It’s now part of Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest independent healthcare provider. It was formerly a BMI Healthcare hospital (“BMI Goring Hall”) before BMI became Circle, so you may still see the old name in some searches.
What is Goring Hall Hospital known for?
It has a particular reputation for orthopaedics — its Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence covers hip, knee, shoulder and ankle replacement plus sports and spinal surgery — and for ophthalmology through its dedicated “Eye Care Goring” suite (cataract surgery with premium lenses). It also offers general surgery, gynaecology, urology, dermatology, diagnostics and endoscopy, and is CQC-rated “Good”.
Which insurers cover Goring Hall Hospital?
As a Circle Health Group hospital, it’s recognised by all the main UK insurers including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA, though access depends on your policy and hospital list. Always confirm it’s on your plan and get pre-authorisation before booking. You can also self-pay.
How much does treatment cost at Goring Hall?
Fees are bespoke and depend on the consultant, procedure, tests and length of stay, so there’s no fixed price list. The hospital offers fixed-price self-pay packages and finance options (via Chrysalis Finance) — request a written quote, and confirm any insurance pre-authorisation first.
Do I need a referral or insurance?
Most treatment needs a GP or consultant referral, and insurers usually require one. However, you don’t need insurance — patients can self-pay — and some diagnostics and services allow direct booking. You can book consultations online or by phone.
Related guides
- Nearby in Sussex: Nuffield Health Brighton, private MRI Brighton & private GP Brighton
- Procedures Goring Hall specialises in: hip & knee replacement, cataract surgery & hernia repair
- What happened to BMI Healthcare & Circle Bath Hospital
- Bupa & AXA hospital lists & the private hospitals hub
- Circle Health Group — Goring Hall Hospital pages (services, facilities, location); CQC — Goring Hall Hospital (“Good”); Doctify, Top Doctors & independent hospital profiles (address BN12 5AT, beds, theatres, consultant numbers)
- Going Private UK independent editorial research (2026)
⚠️ Important Disclaimer & Editorial Independence
Going Private UK is an independent editorial site. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Circle Health Group or Goring Hall Hospital. Names and trademarks belong to their respective owners, used for descriptive purposes only. This guide is general information and is not medical advice.
Facilities, specialties, consultants, prices and CQC ratings change over time — always confirm current details directly with the hospital before making any decision. We do not publish treatment prices as they are bespoke. Insurance recognition and coverage vary by policy and treatment — confirm with your insurer, including any excess, restriction or surcharge. This is a private hospital and does not provide A&E/emergency care; for emergencies call 999 or go to an NHS A&E (such as Worthing Hospital).
Commercial relationships: Going Private UK may receive commission when readers compare health insurance through our links — this funds independent research but does not affect our analysis.
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