Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital (2026): Treatments, Costs & How to Be Seen Fast
A leading not-for-profit private hospital on Derriford Road, Plymouth — CQC “Good” (with surgery rated Outstanding), offering consultant-led surgery, on-site MRI/CT and fast access for insured and self-pay patients across Devon and the South West.
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Quick Overview
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is a not-for-profit private hospital on Derriford Road, on the northern edge of Plymouth, serving Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West. Rated “Good” overall by the CQC — with its surgery service rated “Outstanding” — it has 34 single en-suite rooms, three operating theatres, an endoscopy unit and on-site MRI and CT, and treats insured and self-pay patients (adults, plus children’s outpatients from age 3). It’s known for orthopaedics, general surgery and a strong outpatient, diagnostic and physiotherapy offering.
There’s no A&E — it’s a planned-care hospital, sitting right next to the NHS’s Derriford Hospital. This independent guide covers its treatments, facilities, costs and how to be seen quickly.
What this guide covers
Considering private treatment in Plymouth or across Devon? This independent 2026 guide explains what Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital offers and how to access it. Going Private UK is editorially independent and not affiliated with Nuffield Health; we may earn commission when readers compare cover through our links, which funds our research but doesn’t affect our analysis.
📍 Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital — key facts & find us
- Address: Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
- Group: Nuffield Health (the UK’s largest healthcare charity — not-for-profit)
- Opened: 1971 · CQC: “Good” overall (surgery rated “Outstanding”)
- Rooms: 34 single en-suite · Theatres: 3 · Imaging: MRI, CT, X-ray
- On site: endoscopy unit, outpatient dept, physiotherapy, pharmacy, GP services
- Parking: free on-site · Patients: adults & children’s outpatients (3–16); surgery 16+
- No A&E — planned treatment only
About Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is part of Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity — a not-for-profit organisation, so any surplus from private care is reinvested into services rather than paid out as profit. Opened in 1971, it sits on Derriford Road on the northern outskirts of Plymouth, directly adjacent to the NHS’s University Hospital Plymouth (Derriford), with easy road access from across Devon and Cornwall. It’s a consultant-led hospital treating private (insured and self-pay) patients, with a strong reputation for surgery, diagnostics and physiotherapy.
⚠️ Not to be confused with the Plymouth fitness & wellbeing gym
Nuffield Health also runs a fitness & wellbeing club in Plymouth (the Devonshire). This guide is about the private hospital on Derriford Road — a separate facility offering medical treatment, not the gym.
Treatments & specialties
The hospital covers most major surgical and medical specialties on a consultant-led basis, including:
| Specialty area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Orthopaedics | Hip & knee replacement, sports injuries, joint surgery |
| General surgery | Hernia, gallbladder, endoscopy & colonoscopy |
| ENT & specialist surgery | ENT, urology, gynaecology, ophthalmology |
| Outpatients & diagnostics | Consultations, imaging, minor procedures |
| Physiotherapy & rehab | On-site physiotherapy suite |
| Health assessments | Health MOTs & screening (see health checks) |
| Children & young people | Outpatients 3–16; surgery 16+ (CQC “Good”) |
Orthopaedics, general surgery and physiotherapy are particular strengths, and the hospital’s surgery service was rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.
Facilities & diagnostics
- 34 single en-suite rooms — each with telephone, TV and free Wi-Fi; 24-hour nursing
- Three operating theatres for consultant-led surgery
- Endoscopy unit with dedicated recovery
- On-site clinical imaging: MRI and CT, plus X-ray and ultrasound
- Busy outpatient department with a minor-operations room, physiotherapy and on-site pharmacy & GP services
- Free on-site parking; fixed-cost surgery packages available
Important: there is no A&E or emergency department — it’s a planned-treatment hospital. For emergencies, the NHS’s University Hospital Plymouth (Derriford) is immediately adjacent, or call 999. See do private hospitals offer emergency care?
CQC rating & reviews
At its most recent inspection (May 2022), Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital’s overall CQC rating improved to “Good”, with the surgery service rated “Outstanding” and children & young people’s services rated “Good”. You can also check independent patient reviews on Doctify and Google, and outcomes via PHIN. Patient feedback commonly praises the clean, comfortable en-suite rooms, attentive nursing and efficient, consultant-led care. As always, look at recent reviews relevant to your specific treatment and consultant, and check the current CQC report before deciding.
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Costs & how to pay
Costs are bespoke — depending on the consultant, procedure, tests and length of stay. Nuffield offers fixed-cost self-pay surgery packages (with its “Price Promise”) plus 0% finance options on many treatments, and works with all the main insurers. For typical price ranges by procedure, see our private hospital price list.
💡 Getting an accurate quote
Ask for a written quote covering the consultation, diagnostics, the procedure and any surgeon/anaesthetist fees. If you’re insured, confirm the hospital and consultant are covered and get pre-authorisation first — see how to get a private referral.
Insurance & self-pay
Nuffield Health Plymouth treats both privately insured and self-pay patients, and is recognised by all the major UK insurers — though access depends on your policy tier and hospital list. Nuffield hospitals are often included on broader/regional lists, which can make them easier to access than some premium city-centre hospitals.
- Check your hospital list — see the Bupa and AXA hospital lists
- Get pre-authorisation before booking treatment
- Self-paying? Ask about Nuffield’s fixed-cost packages and 0% finance
Location & access
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG — on the northern outskirts of Plymouth, adjacent to the NHS’s University Hospital Plymouth (Derriford), with easy access from the A38 and across Devon and Cornwall. Free on-site parking is available, and it’s reachable by local bus routes.
How to be seen fast
- Get a referral — most private treatment needs one; a GP or private GP can refer you (see how to get a private referral)
- Choose your consultant — pick the right specialist, then book at Nuffield Plymouth
- Confirm cover or cost — pre-authorise if insured, or get a self-pay quote
- Compare nearby options too — see Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital for the wider Devon picture
The bottom line
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is a strong choice for planned private treatment in Devon and the South West — a not-for-profit hospital rated CQC “Good” with surgery rated “Outstanding”, offering consultant-led orthopaedics, general surgery, diagnostics and physiotherapy, backed by on-site MRI/CT and comfortable single rooms. It serves insured and self-pay patients with fast access and no long NHS wait — just remember it has no A&E (the NHS Derriford site is next door).
To fund treatment and skip the queue, compare the UK’s top health insurance providers free here, or see Nuffield Exeter for the wider Devon area.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
Where is Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital?
It’s on Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG — on the northern outskirts of Plymouth, directly adjacent to the NHS’s University Hospital Plymouth (Derriford), with easy access from the A38. Free on-site parking is available, and it serves Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West.
What is Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital’s CQC rating?
It’s rated “Good” overall by the Care Quality Commission, and at its May 2022 inspection its surgery service was rated “Outstanding” and children and young people’s services “Good”. CQC ratings reflect a specific inspection and can change, so check the current rating before deciding.
What treatments does it offer?
A broad range of consultant-led care including orthopaedics (hip and knee replacement, sports injuries), general surgery, ENT, urology, gynaecology, ophthalmology, endoscopy, outpatient diagnostics, physiotherapy and health assessments. It treats adults, with children’s outpatient appointments from age 3–16 and surgery from 16+.
Does Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital have an A&E?
No. It’s a planned-treatment hospital with no A&E. The NHS’s University Hospital Plymouth (Derriford) is immediately adjacent for emergencies — or call 999.
Does it have MRI and CT scanning?
Yes — the on-site clinical imaging unit offers MRI and CT, along with X-ray and ultrasound, supporting fast diagnosis alongside the hospital’s surgical and outpatient services.
Can I pay for myself, or do I need insurance?
Both are fine. The hospital treats self-pay and privately insured patients. Self-pay patients can use Nuffield’s fixed-cost surgery packages and 0% finance; insured patients should confirm the hospital is on their plan’s list and get pre-authorisation first.
Related guides
- Nearby: Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital & the private hospitals hub
- Treatments: hip & knee replacement, ENT & physiotherapy
- Spire vs Nuffield compared, the private hospital price list & health checks
- Bupa & AXA hospital lists, how to get a private referral & do private hospitals offer emergency care?
- Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital official pages & PHIN profile (specialties, facilities, 34 rooms, 3 theatres, MRI/CT, Derriford Road PL6 8BG); Care Quality Commission inspection reports (overall “Good”; surgery “Outstanding”, May 2022); Doctify patient reviews
- 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 Nuffield Health. 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, prices and CQC ratings change over time — always confirm current details directly with the hospital before deciding. The CQC ratings cited reflect a specific inspection (May 2022) and may have changed; check the current rating. We do not publish treatment prices as they are bespoke. Insurance recognition varies by policy and treatment. This is a private hospital with no A&E; for emergencies call 999 or go to an NHS A&E (University Hospital Plymouth/Derriford is adjacent).
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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