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Woodlands Hospital

Woodlands Hospital offers private treatments and services for those who live in the North East of England.

COVID-19 Update: October 2022

From the 1st October 2022, there are now no visiting restrictions regarding COVID. The wearing of a face mask is wholly the decision of staff and patients as this is no longer mandatory.

Some of the main private treatments offered at Woodlands Hospital in Darlington include:

The hospital also has access to some of the latest technology and equipment, including:

  • Imaging department (MRI, Ultrasound, X-Ray and CT)
  • Physiotherapy department and gymnasium
  • 22 en-suite bedrooms
  • 10 Consulting Rooms
  • Two operating theatres with laminar flow
  • Endoscopy suite with minor theatre
  • On-site pharmacy
  • Ambulatory care theatre

BMI Healthcare is proud to have joined forces with Circle Health Group in January 2020. BMI Woodlands Hospital is now Woodlands Hospital and is benefitting from a major £250m national investment programme in facilities, technology and people.

At Woodlands Hospital we have access to modern equipment and private facilities for patients in the North East of England.

Woodlands Hospital has 38 beds. Each en-suite room is fitted with a remote controlled flat screen television with an inbuilt entertainment system, with the provision to play CDs and DVDs. Internet access and movie channels are also available for a small charge.

The hospital has a wide bore fixed MRI scanner, a fully equipped gymnasium and an endoscopy unit in addition to the two laminar flow theatres. We offer an extensive range of inpatient / daycase (short stay) and outpatient services, supported by over 150 experienced consultants. We provide the very highest standards of modern medical care, and we are BUPA accredited for our breast care services.

All the staff here at Woodlands Hospital are committed to ensuring you are confident and comfortable with every aspect of your visit. Our matron is on hand to address any concerns you may have, and we have resident medical officers available 24 hours a day.

Our dynamic outpatients department accommodates over 150 consultants covering a wide range of specialities, many of which are able to be provided as a same day investigation or procedure and / or a one-stop clinic including breast care, ENT, dermatology, ophthalmology, cosmetic procedures and general surgery. Additionally, a clinical treatment room is used for minor operative procedures, wound care clinics and nurse led clinics.

A member of the team is always on hand to provide patients with food and refreshments, whilst special light meals are prepared for those patients who have undergone a general anaesthetic.

We are happy to cater for patients and visitors who have special dietary requirements. Visitors are also welcome to join patients for meals in their rooms but there will be a small charge for this facility.

Ambulatory Care (Surgical Day Case Unit)

A surgical day case is a patient who is admitted for an operation on a planned non-resident basis who still requires facilities for recovery. The whole procedure should not require an overnight stay in a hospital bed.

Day surgery poses the least possible disruptions to the everyday life of the patient as they return home the same day as the surgical procedure.

Advantages of day surgery include the shortening the separation time from family members, diminished anxiety, and the possibility of recovery in a familiar setting, as well as:

  • Facilitating speedier recovery
  • Better outcomes as patients follow an evidence-based pathway of care
  • The reduced risk of patients contracting hospital acquired infections as generally there are lower infection rates in day case units
  • Patient satisfaction is high

Common procedures appropriate for Day Case or Ambulatory Care are routine and common surgical procedures such as surgery for cataracts, hernias, varicose veins, and hand conditions although many more procedures can be performed in Day Case Units if the patients are prepared adequately.

Department Contact Number
Physiotherapy 01325 341712
Outpatients 01325 341713/736
Imaging 01325 341721

In the unlikely event that you need to make a complaint after you have left the hospital, please view our complaints process.

Our latest Patient Satisfaction scores

  • 98.5% of patients said their overall experience of our service was good or very good
  • 99.4% of patients said the quality of their care was very good, or excellent
  • 99.3% of 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.

We offer an extensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, supported by over 150 experienced Consultants. All the staff here at the Woodlands Hospital are committed to ensuring you are confident and comfortable with every aspect of your visit. Our matron is on hand to address any concerns you may have and we have resident medical officers available 24 hours a day.

Medication prescribed for NHS patients receiving treatment or consultations at Woodlands Hospital will reflect the medicines included within the Local 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.

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 gynaecology
  • Adult hernia repair
  • Adult knee
  • Adult lumps and bumps
  • Adult cataract
  • Adult general ENT
  • Adult hip
  • Adult colorectal
  • Adult general urology
  • Adult hand & wrist
  • Adult surgery for prolapsed intervetebral disc
  • Adult pain management
  • Adult shoulder & elbow
  • Adult general surgery

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

Hospital services

At Woodlands Hospital, we are able to provide a wide range of private services covering many specialties for patients in Darlington, Richmond and Barnard Castle.
Please see information about some of our dedicated clinics on the following links:

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How to get to us and find the hospital

Woodlands Hospital is easily accessed with ample free parking, and provides private treatments and services for patients in Darlington, Richmond and Barnard Castle.

The hospital is ideal for anyone wishing to travel by car. We are also easily accessible by air or by rail, as we are located close to both Durham Tees Valley Airport and Darlington Railway Station.

From the A1 (M) Northbound - Exit J57 A1(M) and follow signs for A66(M). At first roundabout take first exit. At second roundabout take third exit. At third roundabout take second exit. At fourth roundabout take first exit signposted B6280 Town Centre. At next roundabout take third exit onto Morton Retail Park. Woodlands Hospital is to the left of the next roundabout.

From the A1 Southbound - Exit J59 A1(M) and take first exit onto A167. Follow signs for Durham Tees Valley Airport/A66. At first roundabout take first exit onto A1150. At second roundabout take second exit A66/A1 (M) South. At third roundabout take second exit A1 (M) South. At fourth roundabout, take first exit A1 (M) South. Pass “Brick Train” on right-hand side. At next roundabout take third exit onto B6280. At next roundabout take third exit onto Morton Retail Park. Woodlands Hospital is to the left of the next roundabout.

From the North/South/A19 - Follow signs for A66 Darlington. Stay on A66. At first roundabout, take first exit signposted A1 (M) South. At second roundabout, take first exit A1 (M) South. Pass “Brick Train” on right-hand side. At next roundabout take third exit onto B6280. At next roundabout take third exit onto Morton Retail Park. Woodlands Hospital is to the left of the next roundabout.

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