Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital (Leamington Spa): Treatments, Costs & Insurance Cover
The independent 2026 guide to Warwickshire’s best-known private hospital on Old Milverton Lane — what it treats, what it costs, parking, and how to check whether your health insurance covers it.
Quick Answer
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital is a 42-bed private hospital at The Chase, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, CV32 6RW, rated Good by the CQC in 2024. It focuses on planned care — orthopaedics, spinal surgery, eye care, general surgery and diagnostic imaging — for self-pay and insured patients across Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth, Coventry and Stratford.
It has no A&E — emergencies go to Warwick Hospital (NHS) on Lakin Road. Most major insurers can cover treatment here if the hospital is on your plan’s list and the condition arose after you joined. Full guide below.
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About Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital
Set on the northern edge of Leamington Spa just off the A452, the hospital opened in 1981 as a charitable trust and joined the Nuffield group in 1994 — today it operates as part of Nuffield Health, the not-for-profit healthcare charity. It is the only dedicated private hospital in Leamington itself, which is why so many people searching for a private hospital in Warwickshire end up here.
The site has 42 beds, three operating theatres, an endoscopy suite, and outpatient and diagnostic imaging facilities. Its core specialities are orthopaedics, spinal surgery, eye care, general surgery and diagnostics, and it treats patients from Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon and across Warwickshire. Both self-pay and insured patients are accepted.
CQC rating: Good
The Care Quality Commission assessed the hospital in July 2024 and rated it Good overall, noting a learning culture and safe patient environment in surgery. Ratings are reviewed periodically — check the CQC website for the latest position before booking.
Treatments Available
Orthopaedic and joint surgery
- Hip and knee replacement — see our guides to private hip replacement costs and whether private knee replacement is worth it
- Knee arthroscopy, shoulder surgery and sports-injury repairs
- Spinal surgery — one of the hospital’s named specialities
- Carpal tunnel release and hand surgery
Diagnostics and imaging
- MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray
- Endoscopy suite: colonoscopy and gastroscopy
A scan is not a diagnosis — imaging results are interpreted by a consultant, and scans involving radiation (CT, X-ray) need a clinical referral.
Specialist medical care
- Eye care and cataract surgery
- Gynaecology and women’s health
- Urology, ENT and general surgery
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Indicative Private Costs
Private hospitals price by procedure, consultant and what the package includes, so treat the figures below as typical UK ranges rather than a Nuffield Warwickshire price list. Ask the hospital’s self-pay team for a fixed, written quote before committing.
| Procedure or scan | Typical UK private cost |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £150–£350 |
| MRI scan | £350–£900 |
| CT scan | £400–£900 |
| Cataract surgery (per eye) | £2,500–£3,500 |
| Hip replacement | £11,000–£17,000 |
| Knee replacement | £13,000–£18,000 |
For a broader picture across procedures and providers, see our full UK private hospital price list, and if paying yourself, it’s worth knowing how upfront payment for private surgery works.
No A&E: What That Means
Emergencies are NHS, not private
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital handles planned care only — there is no accident and emergency department. If it’s urgent, call 999 or go to the nearest NHS A&E: Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW, which runs a full 24-hour emergency department.
Does Health Insurance Cover Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital?
Usually yes, if two things line up: the hospital sits on your plan’s hospital list, and the condition being treated is new — something that arose after your policy started. Insurance buys the diagnostic journey and treatment of new conditions; it does not cover pre-existing conditions, and screening or general health checks are never covered.
- Bupa: inclusion depends on your selected hospital list — see our Bupa hospital list guide
- AXA: access differs between Guided Care and Personal Choice options — see the AXA hospital list guide
- Aviva: varies with your chosen hospital option — see the Aviva hospital list guide
- Vitality: depends on plan tier and local partners — see the Vitality hospital list guide
- WPA: plan and postcode dependent — see the WPA hospital list guide
If hospital lists are new to you, our explainer on hospital list tiers outside London covers how Standard, Extended and London tiers work and why the same insurer can quote very different premiums.
How to Book (Insured & Self-Pay)
With health insurance
- Get a referral — from your NHS GP, or your insurer’s digital GP if your plan includes one
- Call your insurer for pre-authorisation before anything is booked
- Ask for Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital and confirm it’s on your list
- Attend with your authorisation number to hand
Self-pay
- Contact the hospital’s enquiry team and ask for a fixed-price self-pay quote
- Check what the quote includes — consultant fees, anaesthetist, aftercare
- Book directly; an initial consultation often needs no referral, though many tests do
More detail in our guides to when a GP referral is needed for private treatment and going private without insurance.
Parking & Getting There
Free parking is available at the front of the hospital, including accessible bays. The car park is monitored by ANPR cameras, so log your registration at reception when you arrive. By road, the hospital sits just off the A452 north of Leamington town centre — from the M40, leave at junction 15 and follow signs for Leamington Spa, turning into Old Milverton Lane at the second roundabout on the A452. Buses between Leamington and Coventry stop on Kenilworth Road near the Old Milverton Lane roundabout.
Nearby Private Hospitals
If you’re comparing options across the area:
- The Meriden Hospital, Coventry — Circle Health, around 20 minutes north
- Spire Parkway Hospital, Solihull — for the Birmingham side of the county
- Nuffield Health Birmingham Hospital — the group’s Edgbaston site
- Our full guide to private hospitals in Birmingham
Weighing up the two big hospital groups? Our Spire vs Nuffield comparison looks at how they differ on pricing, facilities and insurer recognition.
FAQs: Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital
Where is Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital?
The hospital is at The Chase, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, CV32 6RW, just off the A452 on the northern edge of Leamington. It serves patients from Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon and the wider Warwickshire area.
Is Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital covered by Bupa?
It can be, depending on which Bupa hospital list your policy uses. Nuffield hospitals commonly appear on broader lists, but inclusion is plan-specific, so check your policy documents or confirm with Bupa before booking.
What is the hospital’s CQC rating?
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission following its 2024 assessment. CQC ratings are reviewed periodically, so check the CQC website for the current position before treatment.
Does Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital have an A&E?
No. Like almost all UK private hospitals, it handles planned care only. In an emergency, call 999 or go to the nearest NHS A&E, which is Warwick Hospital on Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW.
Do I need a GP referral for treatment there?
Insured patients usually need a referral plus pre-authorisation from their insurer. Self-pay patients can often book an initial consultation directly, though many consultants and most scans involving radiation still require a referral.
How much does private surgery cost at Nuffield Health Warwickshire?
As a guide, UK private hip replacement typically runs £11,000 to £17,000 and knee replacement £13,000 to £18,000, with an initial consultation around £150 to £350. Exact prices are hospital and consultant specific, so request a fixed self-pay quote before committing.
Is parking free at Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital?
Yes, free parking is available at the front of the hospital. The car park uses ANPR cameras, so make sure your registration is logged at reception when you arrive.
Will health insurance pay for my treatment at this hospital?
Insurance can fund treatment here for new conditions that arise after your policy starts, provided the hospital is on your plan’s hospital list and your insurer pre-authorises the claim. Pre-existing conditions are generally excluded, and routine screening is not covered.
Important Information
Going Private UK is editorially independent and not affiliated with Nuffield Health; details are drawn from publicly available sources (including the hospital and the CQC) that may change. This 2026 guide is general information, not medical or financial advice. Prices are indicative UK ranges and vary by hospital, consultant and package; parking arrangements, CQC ratings and insurer hospital lists change over time — always confirm current details with the hospital and your insurer before booking. Only a doctor can decide which treatment is clinically right for you. In an emergency, call 999. 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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