Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital 2026: Prices, Reviews & Cover
Looking at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital for private treatment? This 2026 guide covers the prices, services, what patients say, the practical details (address, parking, contact), and insurance — for Dorset’s leading private hospital, and notably the very first Nuffield hospital in the UK, in central Bournemouth on Lansdowne Road.
Quick Answer
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital (67–71 Lansdowne Road, BH1 1RW) is the main private hospital in central Bournemouth — and the first Nuffield hospital to open in the UK, with a long-standing reputation for patient satisfaction. Typical 2026 prices: consultation £150–250, MRI £350–700, hip replacement £12,000–16,000. Nuffield gives written fixed-price quotes and offers 0% medical loans.
Strengths in orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning and men’s/women’s health, plus a Bupa-accredited bowel centre and breast clinics. Free on-site parking, recently refurbished en-suite rooms, and a private GP service. Recognised by all major insurers. Full prices, services, reviews and how to book below.
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Nuffield Bournemouth Prices
This is what most people search first. Nuffield uses all-inclusive fixed-price packages, so the quote you’re given is the price you pay. Nuffield doesn’t publish one public list per hospital, but typical Dorset-area private ranges:
| Treatment | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £150–250 |
| MRI scan | £350–700 |
| CT scan | £400–900 |
| Ultrasound | £150–300 |
| Hip replacement | £12,000–16,000 |
| Knee replacement | £12,000–15,500 |
| Hernia repair | £2,500–4,000 |
| Colonoscopy | £1,500–2,500 |
Guide prices usually exclude the initial consultation, and are indicative — always request a written fixed-price package confirming surgeon, anaesthetist, stay and aftercare. Nuffield offers 0% personal medical loans to spread self-pay costs. National context is in our private surgery costs and hospital price list guides.
About the Hospital
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital sits close to Bournemouth’s town centre on Lansdowne Road, and holds a special place in the group’s history: it was the first Nuffield hospital to open in the UK, and set a benchmark for patient satisfaction that influenced Nuffield hospitals nationwide. Part of Nuffield Health — the UK’s largest healthcare charity (not-for-profit) — it’s consultant-led (your care is delivered by consultants, not junior doctors), with recently refurbished en-suite patient rooms (widescreen TVs, modern decor, Wi-Fi), state-of-the-art diagnostics, and on-site physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
At a glance
Address: 67–71 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1RW · Phone: 01202 702830 · Parking: free on-site (incl. disabled bays) · Focus: orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostics, men’s/women’s health · Accreditation: Bupa bowel centre; CQC-regulated · Notable: the UK’s first Nuffield hospital
Services & Specialties
A broad private hospital with genuine clinical strengths:
- Orthopaedics (a flagship) — hip and knee replacement, sports injuries, joint surgery, with on-site rehab.
- Diagnostic scanning — on-site MRI, CT and ultrasound.
- Cosmetic & plastic surgery — a noted specialty.
- Men’s & women’s health — including breast cancer clinics (no GP referral needed).
- Bowel care — a Bupa-accredited bowel diagnosis & surgery centre.
- Cardiology, oncology, physiotherapy and a private GP service with short-notice appointments.
Reviews & Reputation
Nuffield Bournemouth has a strong patient-satisfaction reputation — fitting for the group’s founding hospital. You’ll find independent reviews on platforms like Doctify and the NHS website, and Nuffield publishes its own CQC ratings and quality measures. As with any hospital, reviews are best read across several sources rather than one, and for a specific consultant it’s worth checking their individual profile and reviews too. What consistently comes through for Bournemouth is the consultant-led care, clean modern facilities and central location. For the wider local picture — how it compares to other options in the area — see our private hospitals in Bournemouth guide.
Insurance & Self-Pay
Both routes work. Nuffield Bournemouth is recognised by all the major insurers (Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, WPA), though whether your policy covers it depends on your hospital list tier — worth checking, as some cheaper plans restrict the list. Insured patients need pre-authorisation and may be subject to outpatient limits and excess. Self-pay patients pay the hospital directly via fixed-price packages, with 0% finance available, and can often self-refer. If you don’t yet have cover, compare providers that recognise Nuffield hospitals.
How to Book
- Check referral rules — self-pay patients can often self-refer; insured patients usually need a GP referral (see our GP referral guide).
- Choose a consultant — many can be booked online directly, or via the medical secretary.
- Pre-authorise (if insured) — call your insurer with membership number, consultant, hospital and reason.
- Attend your consultation — ask for a written summary and cost estimate.
- Confirm the fixed-price quote — for surgery, get an all-inclusive written quote before a date.
Address, Parking & Contact
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, 67–71 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1RW. It’s in central Bournemouth, close to the town centre and Bournemouth train station, with free on-site parking including disabled bays near the main entrance — a practical plus over some city-centre hospitals. Phone 01202 702830. Easy to reach by car, train or bus, with nearby accommodation if family need to stay. Confirm current parking and visiting arrangements with the hospital before your visit.
FAQs: Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital (2026)
How much does treatment cost at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital?
Nuffield Health uses all-inclusive fixed-price packages, so the quote you’re given is the price you pay, with no hidden costs. Nuffield doesn’t publish a single public price list per hospital, as costs depend on the consultant and procedure, but typical private ranges in the Dorset area are: an initial consultation around £150-250, an MRI scan £350-700, a hip replacement roughly £12,000-16,000, a knee replacement £12,000-15,500, a hernia repair £2,500-4,000, and a colonoscopy £1,500-2,500. Guide prices usually exclude the initial consultation. For an exact, all-inclusive quote you request a fixed-price package directly from the hospital. Nuffield also offers 0% personal medical loans to help spread the cost of self-pay treatment.
Where is Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital?
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital is at 67-71 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1RW, close to Bournemouth town centre and the main train station. There is free on-site parking, including disabled bays near the main entrance, and the central location means good access from across Dorset. The hospital’s phone number is 01202 702830. Being near the town centre and station, it’s easy to reach by car, train or bus, and there’s accommodation nearby if family need to stay. It’s worth confirming current parking and visiting arrangements directly with the hospital, especially as visiting policies can change, but on-site parking availability is one of its practical advantages over some city-centre hospitals.
What is Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital known for?
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital is notable as the very first Nuffield hospital to open in the UK, and it has a strong reputation for patient satisfaction that helped set the standard for the wider Nuffield group. Clinically, it has particular strengths in orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men’s and women’s health, and it’s a Bupa-accredited bowel diagnosis and surgery centre with dedicated breast cancer clinics. The hospital is consultant-led, works only with consultants rather than junior doctors for your care, and offers a private GP service with short-notice appointments. Recently refurbished en-suite patient rooms, on-site physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment round out the offering. It treats both self-pay and insured patients across a broad range of specialties.
Does health insurance cover Nuffield Bournemouth Hospital?
Yes, in most cases. Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital is recognised by the major UK health insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality and WPA, though whether your specific policy covers it depends on your hospital list tier and cover level. Some cheaper plans use a restricted hospital list that may or may not include it, so it’s worth checking. Before booking, you’ll normally need pre-authorisation from your insurer, and your treatment may be subject to your outpatient limits and excess. As it’s the main private hospital in central Bournemouth, it’s a common local choice, so comparing insurers on both price and hospital access is the best way to make sure it’s covered on your plan if it’s your preferred hospital.
Can I be treated at Nuffield Bournemouth without insurance?
Yes. You don’t need private medical insurance to be treated at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital. Self-pay is common, where you pay the hospital directly, usually through an all-inclusive fixed-price package that covers the surgeon, anaesthetist, hospital stay and aftercare. For many consultations you can self-refer and book directly, and some services such as the breast clinics don’t require a GP referral, though a referral is still useful and is usually required if you’re claiming on insurance. Nuffield also offers 0% personal medical loans to spread the cost. The key steps are to get a written, itemised quote, confirm exactly what’s included, and check whether the consultant you want is available, before committing to treatment.
Important Information
This 2026 guide is independent general information, not medical or financial advice — Going Private UK is not affiliated with Nuffield Health and is not a healthcare provider or insurer. Prices are indicative Dorset-area ranges to aid budgeting, not quotes; always request a written fixed-price quote from the hospital, and confirm insurer cover and your hospital list before booking. Hospital facilities, services and regulation status can change. Private treatment is for planned care; medical emergencies should go to the NHS — call 999 in an emergency. If you compare private health insurance quotes through this site, we may receive a commission from our FCA-regulated partners at no cost to you; this does not influence our guides.
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