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The Beardwood Hospital

Our private hospital offers treatments and services for those who live in Blackburn, Lancashire and further afield

4.8

(1,690)

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  • Location

    Location

    Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7AE

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  • Phone numbers

    Phone

    Reception: 01254 507607

  • Opening hours

    Opening hours

    Mon-Sun: 8am-8pm

  • Car parking

    Car parking

    123 spaces and 4 electric vehicle charging stations

About us

At The Beardwood Hospital we have access to modern equipment and private facilities for patients in Blackburn with Darwen, the Ribble Valley and further afield.

On arrival at The Beardwood Hospital you will be welcomed by our friendly staff members, who will be more than happy to assist you during your stay with us.

We offer a wide range of services at The Beardwood Hospital, Blackburn. These include orthopaedic surgery, cancer care, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery and gynaecology procedures. Clinical Support Services include radiology, physiotherapy and pharmacy. The outpatient consulting suite has 10 consulting rooms and operates a flexible appointment system to accommodate the needs of the patient and consultants. In addition, a treatment room is used for minor operative procedures, wound care clinics and nurse led clinics. The hospital also has a wide bore MRI scanner, CT scanner, three operating theatres equipped with a laminar flow system and a minor operating suite.

The hospital has 18 beds, with all rooms offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities, satellite TV and telephone. The hospital also has a 6 bedded day-case suite, named The McGrath Suite in honour of the hospitals longest serving team member. The new suite was developed in line with modern healthcare needs, whereby techniques have improved so much that people who might have otherwise needed an overnight stay after their operation can now return home the same day.

Today over 170 consultants choose to practice from the hospital and are renowned for their experience, attracting patients worldwide.

We also have a resident medical officer (RMO) who is available 24 hours a day to ensure that patients are safe and cared for at all times. Should your care needs change following surgery or treatment, we may need to transfer you to another hospital. This will either be to an NHS or another Circle hospital. Transfers of care only take place when absolutely necessary.

Prices

Discover our fixed price packages which include an initial consultation, treatment and aftercare.

If you are paying for treatment yourself, we offer flexible payment options to help you spread the cost over months, or even years.

You can use our repayment calculator to find out what these installments might be.

Contact numbers

Department Contact Number
Appointments 01254 507607

Introducing Robotic Surgery

Introducing Robotic-Assisted Knee Surgery with VELYSâ„¢ at Beardwood Hospital

At Beardwood Hospital, we offer robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery using the VELYSâ„¢ Robotic-Assisted Solution, an advanced technology designed to support precision and personalised care.

A knee replacement is a procedure to treat damaged or worn knee joints by replacing them with a carefully selected implant. Robotic-assisted technology helps your consultant perform this surgery with greater accuracy, tailored to your individual knee - while remaining fully consultant-led at every stage.

What is the VELYSâ„¢ Robotic-Assisted Solution?

VELYSâ„¢ is an advanced robotic-assisted system that supports your consultant during knee replacement surgery. It does not replace the surgeon. Instead, it provides real-time guidance to help achieve accurate implant positioning and consistent results, all while the consultant remains fully in control throughout the procedure.

How can robotic-assisted knee surgery help patients?

Robotic-assisted knee surgery may offer several potential benefits for suitable patients, including:

  • Greater surgical precision to support accurate implant placement
  • Potential for less post-operative pain
  • A smoother recovery and faster return to everyday activities
  • Reduced time spent in hospital
  • By supporting careful planning and precise execution, robotic-assisted technology helps consultants deliver high-quality, personalised knee replacement care

Consultant-Led Care You Can Trust

Your surgery at Beardwood Hospital is always led by an experienced consultant. Robotic technology is simply a tool that supports their expertise - all decisions are made by your consultant, who guides the procedure from start to finish.

If you’re considering knee replacement surgery or would like to learn more about robotic-assisted knee surgery at Beardwood Hospital, our team is here to help you understand your options and take the next step with confidence.

Meet Your Consultants. Start Your Journey.

Mr Dinesh Alexander, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Richard Boden, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Lee Hoggett, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Josh Lamb, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Professor Kuntal Patel, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

 

 

 

Online Patient Events

Your health. Your questions. Expert answers.

Making the right healthcare decision starts with understanding your options. Our consultant-led patient information events provide clear, trusted insight into a wide range of health conditions, helping patients explore private healthcare options with confidence.

Delivered virtually and available on demand, these accessible sessions are led by our experienced Consultants and cover symptoms, diagnosis and treatment pathways in detail. Watch live or at a time that suits you, and gain the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and take control of your care. Our events will provide clear, trusted information in an easy-to-understand format, with the opportunity to ask questions and gain reassurance directly from our clinical team.

Our next Event is here: Hip Pain: Approach to Assessment & Management by Mr Rajan Mohan, live on Thursday 4th June from 7:30PM. Sign Up Here.

Explore Our On-Demand Events:

Cancer Centre

Orthopaedics (Knees):

Gynaecology:

Patient satisfaction

Our latest Patient Satisfaction scores*

  • 95.8% patients said their overall experience of our service was good, or very good
  • 97.5% patients would be likely or extremely likely to recommend their consultant to their friends or family
  • 95.5% patients said their overall experience of the nursing care was very good, or excellent

We are proud of our patient care and work hard to make each patient's time with us as pleasant as possible. Our patient satisfaction survey is an important indicator of how well we achieve this and we monitor the results very closely.

*During the period of January to December 2025, The Beardwood Hospital received 2127 questionnaires from patients admitted for treatment.

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    Why wait for treatment?

    When you go private, you get the care you need as soon as you need it. And with our monthly payment plans, self-pay private healthcare is more affordable than you think.

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    Choose your consultant Find the right one for you

    We work with leading consultants offering NHS and private treatments across a wide range of medical services

Where are we? Easy to find and easy to get to Get directions on Google Maps

GOOGLE MAP

Car

From the M6

Exit junction 31 and follow the signs for Blackburn on the A677. After approximately 5 miles you will reach the second set of traffic lights and you will see the Yew Tree Gardens on your left. Continue straight on towards Blackburn. The Beardwood Hospital is situated on the right, approximately ½ mile from the traffic lights.

From the M65

Exit junction 6 and take the third exit signposted A6119 Ring Road. Continue on this road for approximately 4 miles. to the junction with the A677. Turn left towards Blackburn. The Beardwood Hospital is situated on the right, approximately half a mile from the traffic lights.

Bus

D10 - Blackburn - Lammack Circular - Blackburn. Nearest stop Beardwood school or Beardwood (opp)

59 - Preston - Blackburn - Preston. Nearest stop Beardwood Revidge Road (adj)

Frequently asked questions and other useful information

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find the information you need, so we've gathered a list of frequently asked questions about our hospitals and services

  • We offer flexible payment options via Chrysalis Finance, making private healthcare more affordable than you'd think. You can find more details here.

  • You will need to call the hospital you have booked your appointment with. To do this, you can find the phone number to your hospital on your appointment letter. 

  • Please call the hospital where the patient is admitted, press zero for switchboard, and they will transfer your call to the patient’s room, or put you in touch with a nurse or a ward.
  • Yes, our hospitals have free WiFi access for our patients and visitors. 
  • Once your appointment is booked, you can request to receive a confirmation email or letter with all the necessary information. To find the confirmation email, please search your email inbox for any message from [email protected].

    You will also receive a text reminder 48 hours prior to your appointment with all the details you need. Please note that this will not be sent if the appointment is booked within 48 hours of the appointment date.

Still not answered your question?

Read our full FAQs here

Our reviews. What our patients say More reviews

  • Rating: 5 stars

    All the staff were efficient and friendly. The hospital was very clean and the treatment from start to finish was quick and professional.

    Deborah - Google review
    Google review
  • Rating: 5 stars

    My stay in the Beardwood hospital was exactly as expected. I have been a patient there on many occasions and have always been treated with respect, friendliness and professionalism.

    Janet - Google review
    Google review
  • Rating: 5 stars

    My care was 100% the best I could of received. My nurses were always at hand to help me with medication and any other needs when required.

    John - Google review
    Google review
  • Rating: 5 stars

    Pre op this week. Cath was amazing. Everything was explained thoroughly and I felt like I had had an MOT. Very impressed.

    Lynne - Google review
    Google review

More about The Beardwood Hospital

    • An Overview of the facilities at our Blackburn hospital 

      There are 18 beds at The Beardwood Hospital, Blackburn.

      Over 100 Consultants attend the hospital and provide a wide range of specialties ranging from breast surgery to vascular surgery. The outpatient consulting suite has 10 consulting rooms and operates a flexible appointment system to accommodate the needs of the patient and consultants. In addition, a treatment room is used for minor operative procedures, wound care clinics and nurse led clinics.

      There are a wide range of services are at our Blackburn hospital, including audiology, dermatology, neurology, cosmetic procedures and pain management. Clinical Support Services include radiology, physiotherapy, pathology and Pharmacy. The hospital has a wide bore MRI scanner, two operating theatres equipped with a laminar flow system and a minor operating suite.

      Ambulatory Care Unit (McGrath Suite)
      The McGrath Suite, which opened in 2017, is a six-bedded day-case suite named in honour of the hospital's longest-serving team member Sister Pat McGrath. The new suite was developed in line with modern healthcare needs, whereby techniques have improved so much that people who might have otherwise needed an overnight stay after their operation can now return home the same day.

    • The Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn, Lancashire is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with nearly seventy hospitals & clinics nationwide performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. Our commitment is to quality and value, providing facilities for advanced surgical procedures together with friendly, professional care.

      The Beardwood Hospital has 18 single rooms offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities and a satellite TV. A seven bed day care unit and a high dependency unit, combined with the latest in technology and support services, enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery.

      This specialist expertise is supported by caring and professional medical staff, with dedicated nursing teams and Resident Medical Officers on duty 24 hours a day, providing care within a friendly and comfortable environment.

      Medication prescribed for NHS patients receiving treatment or consultations at The Beardwood Hospital will reflect the medicines included within the East Lancashire Health Economy formulary. For details of the formulary content please click here which directly connects to the document. Circle Health Group sincerely thank the Pharmacy team for their permission to use this reference.

      NHS Choose & Book Clinics:

      • Adult foot & ankle
      • Adult hernia repair
      • Adult knee
      • Adult large intestine
      • Adult general ENT
      • Adult hip
      • Adult colorectal
      • Adult general urology
      • Adult hand & wrist
      • Adult gastroscopy
      • Adult pain management
      • Adult shoulder & elbow
      • Adult neurosurgery (orthopaedic spinal surgery and pain)
      • Adult urology (male and female urology, including prostate surgery)
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