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The Lancaster Hospital

The Lancaster Hospital offers treatments and services for those who live in Lancaster, Lancashire and further afield. 

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4.8 star rating by Google reviews

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About us

At the Lancaster Hospital we have access to modern equipment and private facilities for patients in Lancaster, Morecambe, Grange-Over-Sands and further afield.

On arrival at The Lancaster 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 including orthopaedic surgery, dermatology, general surgery and gynaecology procedures. Clinical Support Services include radiology, physiotherapy and pharmacy.

The outpatient consulting suite has 7 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 one operating theatre equipped with a laminar flow system and a minor operating unit. These facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site support services, enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery.

The hospital has 25 beds, with all rooms offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities and TV.

Today over 70 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 instalments might be.

Patient satisfaction

Our latest Patient Satisfaction scores*

  • 97.5% patients who said their overall experience of our service was very good or good
  • 99.3% patients would be extremely likely or likely to recommend their consultant to their friends or family
  • 97.8% patients who said their overall experience of the nursing care was excellent or very good

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 2023, The Lancaster Hospital received 954 questionnaires from patients admitted for treatment.

  • private medical treatment

    I'd like to pay for private medical treatment

    As a private self-pay patient, you can access fast care at The Lancaster Hospital with no waiting lists

    Private treatment costs 
  • Private Medical Insurance

    Private hospital membership from £19.99 a month

    Our MyWay membership includes face-to-face specialist consultations, scans, tests and more

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  • private GP

    Looking for a private GP?

    Book a private GP appointment online now within minutes. Face-to-face and telephone or video appointments available

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    Your private healthcare journey

    Every stage of your care with us, from diagnosis to recovery, is focused on you. We want to give you the best possible experience, with fast access to treatments and no waiting lists

    Your patient journey
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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

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

GOOGLE MAP

Car

If you are driving to the hospital from the South, take Junction 33 off the M6 (Lancaster South). Follow the A6 to Lancaster. As you approach the city there is a large roundabout and we are right (3rd exit) off the roundabout into Meadowside. The hospital is situated in a cul-de-sac. The car park is at the end of the cul-de-sac.

If you are driving to the hospital from the North, take Junction 34 off the M6 (Lancaster) and take the A683 into Lancaster. Follow the signs for A6 Preston and the South.

The one-way system will take you past the Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Trust (Royal Lancaster Infirmary) on the right hand side and up to a large roundabout. Take the first main exit off the roundabout and immediately left into Meadowside. The hospital is situated in a cul-de-sac. You will find car park facilities at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Bus

If you are travelling to the hospital by bus, you need to alight at the bus stop outside the Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Trust (Royal Lancaster Infirmary) and walk up the hill.

Train

The hospital is not far from the Lancaster Train Station. Taxis are regularly available outside the station.(takes approximately 10 minutes by taxi).
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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.

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Our reviews. What our patients say More reviews

  • Rating: 5 stars

    All the staff from the reception and porter to Professor Patel were very friendly and helpful.

    Alan - Google review

  • Rating: 5 stars

    A superb stay all round. Good result from operation, pain kept under control, staff helpful, food delicious and consultant excellent. Thank you to all concerned.

    B - Google review

  • Rating: 5 stars

    The hospital was spotlessly clean with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fantastic, I felt safe and well looked after.

    Bob - Google review

  • Rating: 5 stars

    Staff were lovely and very caring during my procedure and my stay.

    Chris - Google review
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More about The Lancaster Hospital

    • An Overview of the facilities at our hospital 

      The Lancaster Hospital has 25 beds all offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities and satellite TV. The hospital has 1 operating theatre, 7 consulting rooms, a minor operations and endoscopy suite and a fully equipped physiotherapy suite.

      These facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site 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.

    • The Lancaster Hospital 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 Lancaster Hospital has 25 beds all offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities and satellite TV. The hospital has one operating theatre, seven consulting rooms and a minor operations and endoscopy suite.

      These facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site 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.

      To find out more about NHS Choose & Book programme please speak to your GP or contact the NHS Telephone Appointments Line on 0345 608 8888 with your Unique Booking Reference Number (UBRN), which is given to you by your GP.

      NHS Choose & Book Clinics:

      • Adult foot & ankle
      • Adult gynaecology
      • Adult hernia repair
      • Adult knee
      • Adult lumps and bumps
      • Adult cataract
      • Adult hip
      • Adult colorectal
      • Adult hand & wrist
      • Adult gastroscopy
      • Adult pain management
      • Adult shoulder & elbow

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