Award winning hospitals you can trust
We understand it can be difficult when you or someone you care about is unwell.
Our dedicated hospitals and treatment centres are 100% focussed on providing the very best patient care so you and your family can concentrate on getting better.
With state of the art facilities and pioneering consultants who undertake continuous professional development, we’re able to offer award winning healthcare environments throughout the UK. With many hospitals set in beautiful, relaxing surroundings each of the 15 Benenden approved hospitals offer a comfortable and clean location in which healthcare can be tailored to the needs of our individual members.
Benenden Hospital, a centre of excellence

Set in 350 acres of the beautiful Kent countryside Benenden Hospital Trust provides consultation, diagnosis and treatment services for a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Promoting expertise in paediatric care, the hospital is also a centre of excellence for orthopaedics and endometriosis. They also have a dedicated fertility centre. As an independent hospital. the Benenden Hospital Trust is recognised as providing high standards of patient care and treatment.
Benenden Healthcare Society continually invest in this hospital to provide:
- State-of-the-art operating theatres
- Consultant led service throughout your care
- Ultra-clean, modern facilities
- New private rooms with en-suite
- Strict infection controls; superbug-free since 2000
- Benenden Healthcare members receive discounts on treatments not covered by their core membership. For further information, see discounted services.
For further information, visit the Benenden Hospital website.
"The nursing staff were so lovely, kind and had a great sense of humour. I really felt at home and nothing was too much trouble for them." Martin Turner
Benefit from pioneering consultant led care
We understand it can be difficult when you or someone you care about is unwell. Our dedicated hospitals and treatment centres are 100% focussed on providing the very best patient care so you and your family can concentrate on getting better.
With state of the art facilities and pioneering consultants who undertake continuous professional development, we’re able to offer award winning healthcare environments throughout the UK.
With many hospitals set in beautiful, relaxing surroundings each of the 15 Benenden approved hospitals offer a comfortable and clean location in which healthcare can be tailored to the needs of our individual members.
North West Independent Hospital, Ballykelly
The North West Independent Hospital is located 13 miles from Londonderry in a calm rural setting. Serving members from all over Northern Ireland the consultants are selected against strict criteria and provide excellent diagnosis and treatment supported by the very latest medical technology. The hospital maintains strict infection control and hygiene standards and delivers extra peace of mind for members with young family providing paediatric treatments to children aged 1+.
Patient care to be proud of
- 3 state of the art operating theatres
- Paediatric treatment for children aged 1+
- Larger rooms for parents to stay overnight with a child
- Strict infection & hygiene control
- 36 beds, most in single rooms
- Specially designed gardens for patient recuperation.

"The Hospital was lovely, the grounds were perfectly presented and I was well treated by very caring staff. I could have not asked for any better or quicker treatment than what I received"
Dawson Bratty
How to find the hospital:
North West Independent Hospital, Ballykelly
Church Hill House
Ballykelly
County Londonderry
BT49 9HS
Find it on Google Maps
Call 028 7776 3090
Visit the hospital’s website
Fitzwilliam Hospital Peterborough
The Fitzwilliam Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in Cambridgeshire, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare.
Situated in the quiet landscaped grounds of the Milton Estate in Peterborough, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. With a fully-equipped ultra clean air theatre suite, it is particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures whilst the day unit is suitable for minor operations and endoscopy.
High quality treatments and surgery in Cambridgeshire
- Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence
- Specialist unit for minor operations
- State of the art imaging department
- Excellent ear, nose and throat surgery
- Strict levels of hygiene & infection control
- 59 en-suite rooms & 2 double rooms.

"I was listened to immediately and an appointment was arranged for me to see a consultant within the week at Fitzwilliam Hospital, Peterborough."
Janice Harper
How to find the hospital:
Fitzwilliam Hospital
Milton Way
South Bretton
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 9AQ
Find it on Google Maps
Call 01733 261717
Click here to visit the website
The Claremont Hospital Sheffield
The Claremont Hospital and Benenden Healthcare work closely together to ensure you receive excellent pastoral and clinical care throughout your treatment. In a recent survey 88% of patients rated the standards of care they received at The Claremont Hospitals as excellent or very good.
Located just 3 miles from Sheffield city centre, the hospital has recently undergone a £6 million refurbishment to bring facilities up-to-date with the very latest technology.
First class treatment when you need it most
- 3 new operating theatres
- On-site scanning facility and pathology laboratory
- Highly rated by patients for comfort, care and privacy
- Central Sheffield location.

"Anyone with the slightest doubt about surgery should just pick up the phone and ring Benenden as everything is dealt with great consideration, great kindness and in an extremely friendly manner."
Mike Ryan
How to find the hospital:
The Claremont Hospital
401 Sandygate Road
Sheffield
S10 5UB
Find it on Google Maps
Call 0114 263 0330
Click here to visit the website
Nuffield Health Exeter
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has been specially selected by Benenden Healthcare to provide treatment to our members. The hospital has been vetted to ensure that it delivers high standards of patient care, comfort, infection control and cleanliness. With six theatres skilled consultants and specialist Orthopaedic knowledge, this hospital provides swift and efficient treatment to every patient.
High quality patient care in a hygienic and clean environment
- Paediatric treatments for children aged 3+
- Leading Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 3 major & 3 minor theatres
- Highly rated by patients for comfort, care and privacy
- Strict infection control
- 47 rooms with en-suite facilities.

"The Society fills a need that can only otherwise be met by insurance, which is expensive and with costs that escalate with age."
Richard Dixon
How to find the hospital:
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital
Wonford Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4UG
Find it on Google Maps
Call 01392 276591
Click here to visit the website
Fairfield Independent Hospital, St. Helens
The Fairfield Independent Hospital has been specially selected by Benenden Healthcare to provide the highest standards of medical treatment to our members.
Located close to the village of Crank near St Helens, Merseyside, the Fairfield Independent Hospital is the leading charitable hospital in the North West and specialises in cosmetic surgery and paediatric treatments for members aged 3+. Regular assessments by Benenden Healthcare, ensure strict standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control are maintained.
Offering high quality paediatric care
- Extensive range of the latest diagnostic & treatment services
- Paediatric treatments for children aged 3+
- Specialists in cosmetic surgery
- Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy gymnasium
- 90% of patients rated the standard of care they received as excellent / very good.

"My experience at the Fairfield Hospital was exceptional. The whole facility is second to none, and the advice and treatment given by the surgeon was way beyond my expectations"
Leslie Gardner
How to find the hospital:
Fairfield Independent Hospital
Crank Road
Crank
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 7RS
Find it on Google Maps
Call 01744 739311
Click here to visit the website
Nuffield Health Ipswich
As the UK’s largest healthcare charity, Nuffield Health Hospitals offer high quality services and a wide range of treatments.
Set in 20 acres of woodland, the purpose-built Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital provides a gold standard of care across a range of specialities, including orthopaedics, ENT, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, cardiology and allergy clinics.
The staff do everything they can to promote a caring environment which aids recovery.
Providing a gold standard of care
- Top class specialist departments with the most up-to-date medical equipment
- Paediatric treatments for children aged 3+
- Highest levels of infection control
- 46 private en-suite rooms (including 2 recliner rooms)
- Specialist staff consider all aspects of patients’ health & lifestyle.

"Thank you Benenden Healthcare!"
Martin Turner
How to find the hospital:
Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital
Foxhall Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 5SW
Find it on Google Maps
Call 01473 279100
Click here to visit the website
Nuffield Health Glasgow
The Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital was built from funds raised by the local community and lies just 2.5 miles from the centre of Glasgow.
This well-equipped hospital offers the very latest advances in modern medical technology and delivers the highest standards in clinical treatment and care.
The staff pay particular attention to offering individual care and a speedy recovery.
First-class treatment for every age
- Comprehensive range of early diagnostic tests to treat cancer
- Offer Restore procedure for breast reconstruction
- Latest medical technology
- 32 beds, all in en suite rooms
- 3 operating theatres (2 major & 1 minor).

"The whole process was dealt with quickly and efficiently and Benenden confirmed and acknowledged all the details along the way."
Charles Nunn
How to find the hospital:
Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital
25 Beaconsfield Road
Glasgow
G12 0PJ
Find it on Google Maps
Call 0141 334 9441
Click here to visit the website
Ramsay West Midlands
The Ramsay West Midlands Hospital is situated in Halesowen, 10 miles from Birmingham city centre. This hospital boasts excellent care and treatment because its staff put a strong emphasis on patient dignity and keeping patients fully informed. In fact, in a recent survey 100% of patients rated the standard of care they received as excellent or very good.
Every consultant is selected against very strict criteria and they use advanced medical technology to deliver the best possible care over a wide range of treatments including paediatric surgery for children aged 3+, orthopaedics, gynaecology, ENT and cosmetic surgery.
Taking the strain out of hospital treatments
- Excellent care with a focus on patient dignity
- Advanced technology to offer a wide range of specialist treatments
- Strict infection controls to remain clean, hygienic and comfortable
- Paediatrics treatments for children aged 3+.

"The Benenden response has been excellent and the service we received fast and efficient. It enabled a full recovery from our various ailments to be made, significantly improving our quality of life and giving the whole family complete peace of mind"
Richard Dixon
How to find the hospital:
Ramsay West Midlands Hospital
Colman Hill
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 2AH
Find it on Google Maps
Call 01384 560123
Click here to visit the website
Nuffield Newcastle Upon Tyne
Nuffield Health Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital has built an excellent reputation for its on-going commitment to first-class patient care and an investment in the best possible technological facilities.
The hospital had a major £7.5m refit in 2008 and now boasts advanced facilities in every department, including paediatrics for children aged 3 and over.
An excellent reputation
- 39 en suite bedrooms for the best in comfort
- Continual investment in the latest technology
- Committed to first-class, personal care.

"I recently became very ill with my gall bladder and breastfeeding my 2 month old baby was agonising. I contacted Benenden Healthcare Society and within days an appointment was arranged and the gold bladder removed"
Sonia Filmer
How to find the hospital:
Nuffield Hospital Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Clayton Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1JP
Find it on Google Maps
Call 0191 281 6131
Click here to visit the website
Nuffield Health Plymouth
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is at the very forefront of new medical technology. A recent £3.5m development has created a third operating theatre furnished with the latest equipment so Benenden members enjoy the best possible care when they need it.
This hospital has a number of specialisms including preventative skin care, laser eye surgery and paediatric care for children aged 3+.
From nurses to consultants, every member of staff at the Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital offers carefully-managed emotional care to ensure your dignity is maintained at all times and you receive all the information you need.
First-class for technology & wellbeing
- At the forefront of medical technology with 3 state-of-the-art theatres
- Patient-centred approach to care
- Paediatric care for children aged 3+
- 41 beds with en suite facilities
- Stringent infection controls.

"I cannot thank Benenden enough."
Maria Scott
How to find the hospital:
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8BG
Find it on Google Maps
Call 01752 775861
Click here to visit the website
Sancta Maria Hospital Swansea
With an excellent history spanning over 50 years, the Sancta Maria Hospital is now at the forefront of diagnosis and treatment with some of the very latest medical technology. Patients enjoy care from a team of expert consultants, all carefully selected to deliver the best possible standards of healthcare and treatment.
To ensure that your stay in hospital is as comfortable as possible, the friendly staff at the Sancta Maria Hospital offer first-class pastoral and clinical care especially for children aged 3+ in the paediatric department. In a recent survey 96% of patients rated their standard of care as excellent or very good.
High standards of patient care
- At the forefront of diagnosis and treatment
- Friendly staff and expert consultants make your stay comfortable
- 33 beds
- Paediatric treatments to children aged 3+.

"Thanks to Benenden Healthcare Society my 18 year old daughter Grace has received life changing treatment."
Nuala Sayers
How to find the hospital:
Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea
Ffynone Road
Swansea
SA1 6DF
Find it on Google Maps
Call 01792 479040
Click here to visit the website
Ramsay Winfield Hospital, Gloucestershire
Ramsay Winfield Hospital is on the outskirts of Gloucester and boasts the latest medical technology, some of the most advanced diagnostic equipment in Europe and stringent infection controls, including three theatres with ultra clean air technology for orthopaedic procedures.
Hand-in-hand with excellent facilities, this hospital prides itself on taking a forward-thinking approach to patient care. Every member of staff makes information exchange and your dignity their main priority.
Clean, hygienic & comfortable
- Highly advanced diagnostic facilities for speedy recoveries
- 45 modern en-suite rooms
- Forward-thinking approach to patient care.

"The treatment I received at Winfield Hospital, Gloucester was of a very high standard"
David Plumridge
How to find the hospital:
Ramsay Winfield Hospital, Gloucestershire
Tewkesbury Road
Longford
Gloucester
GL2 9EE
Find it on Google Maps
Call 01452 331111
Click here to visit the website
Nuffield Health York
Nuffield Health York Hospital was specially selected by Benenden Healthcare in December 2010 to give members access to a number of specialities including General Surgery, Urology, ENT and Gynaecology.
Patients will receive outstanding patient care at the Nuffield Health York Hospital. Staff are highly trained to provide individual care to encourage a speedy recovery and well-being.
Delivering outstanding patient care
- En-suite rooms
- Paediatric care for children aged 4+
- Up to date medical technology.

"I am delighted with the service provided by Benenden and have recommended it to all my friends and family. The benefits speak for themselves."
Charles Nunn
How to find the hospital:
Nuffield Health York Hospital
Haxby Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO31 8TA
Find it on Google Maps
Call 01904 715000
Click here to visit the website
Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading
The Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in Berkshire, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. The clean and spacious hospital is in a quiet residential location and was built in 1993
Investing in advanced medical technology
- 3 fully equipped theatres
- A seven bed recovery area
- A large physiotherapy department.

"As a mutual society Benenden exists to serve its members and this is reflected in the care and attention you receive."
Keith, former Sergeant in the Military Police
How to find the hospital:
Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading
Swallows Croft,
Wensley Road,
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 6UZ
Find it on Google Maps
Call 0118 902 8000
Click here to visit the website
Benenden Healthcare members have choice and convenience when it comes to obtaining diagnosis or treatments.
We currently offer our members three options:
Obtaining a local diagnosis
Following a GP referral and approval from Benenden Healthcare, members have the option to seek a number of healthcare services locally, including;
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Diagnosis
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Physiotherapy
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Pyschology
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Counselling
These services must be provided by approved professionals and consultants throughout the UK.
Members choosing to see local consultants simply need to claim back the cost of these services via Benenden Healthcare. Or if members choose to attend Benenden Hospital or another of our regional centres, all the invoicing is handled directly via Benenden Healthcare.
Following a diagnosis, should surgery be required, members have the option to receive their treatment at the award winning Benenden Hospital or their local regional treatment centre, whichever is most convenient.
For further information, please review our healthcare services.