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Mount Alvernia Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, has been treating patients in the Guildford area for almost 90 years, providing outpatient, day-case and inpatient services across a range of specialities including orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, women’s health, gastroenterology, gynaecology and dermatology. The hospital has 60 beds over five wards, three theatres, 15 consulting rooms and an ambulatory care unit which includes two Theatres for minor surgery. The hospital’s extensive imaging department houses CT, MRI, X-ray, digital mammography, ultrasound and bone densitometry, alongside a nuclear medicine department. It is one of the only private hospitals in the area to provide PET CT scanning. Alongside surgery, patients can also attend the hospital for private cancer care, physiotherapy and pathology (the hospital has a laboratory for blood tests and analysis). The on-site pharmacy also enables convenient collection of prescribed medication. Mount Alvernia’s private GPs are also based in the hospital; they offer 30-minute appointments and can easily refer onward to expert specialists, as well as for tests, scans and physiotherapy should patients require them.

The Christie Private Care, part of HCA Healthcare, is a world class centre for cancer care based in Manchester. The centre has been providing expert cancer care for patients in Manchester for over 10 years. The highly experienced team at The Christie Private Care specialises in complex and acute care, providing the latest cancer treatments through the country’s most advanced private cancer network. They also partner with leading NHS teaching hospitals to provide specialist cancer care. What medical services does it specialise in? The Christie Private Care specialises in: Oncology Radiotherapy Interventional radiotherapy(chemosaturation and SIRT) Systemic anti-cancer therapies HIPEC Haematology (including bone marrow transplant, CAR-T bi-specifics) Robotic surgery Oncology surgery What tests and treatments does it offer? The centre treats a wide range of cancers, which are as follows: adrenal cancer blood cancer brain tumours breast cancer gastrointestinal cancer gynaecological cancer head and neck cancer liver cancer lung cancer melanoma (skin cancer) neuroendocrine tumours sarcoma spinal caner urological cancer The centre provides cancer screening and a range of diagnostic tests and scans, including CT, PET and MRI scans, endoscopy and genetic testing. It is also contains a JACIE accredited, quality assured, haematology transplant unit. The centre is part of HCA Healthcare, home to The Sarah Cannon Research Institute UK (SCRI UK), which works constantly to improve cancer therapies for patients. It is the first and only unit outside of the NHS to offer new anti-cancer drugs in therapeutic clinical trials. SCRI UK, serves both private and NHS patients. The institute has become one of the world’s leading clinical research organisations conducting community-based clinical trials throughout the United States and United Kingdom. The specialists at Christie Private Healthcare provide a world class standard of care to their patients thoughout every step of the process, from diagnosis, through to treatment and aftercare. Every member of the research team is committed to maintaining each patient’s rights to privacy, dignity, religion and cultural beliefs and confidentiality.

The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK, is a leading healthcare centre in Birmingham that offers comprehensive care across many specialities. These include imaging and diagnostics, cardiac and thoracic care and cancer care, alongside digestive diseases, gynaecology and urology. The centre also offers specialist services in orthopaedic care, spinal care and ear, nose and throat. The hospital is home to expert consultants and healthcare professionals who practise in modern facilities, and are there to provide patients with the best treatment pathways tailored to their condition. The team's experts are from a range of specialist fields, and are experienced in using the latest technology. They're dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of patients and their loved ones. The Harborne Hospital has modern amenities that maximise patient safety and comfort. It's been designed to provide the best possible experience and every inpatient room is bright, airy and ensuite, designed to maximise natural daylight. Facilities include 50 private ensuite inpatient beds, 16 private day-care beds and an on-site pharmacy, alongside modern outpatient services including consultation rooms, a fully equipped day-care unit and four state-of-the-art operating theatres. The hospital also has a dedicated intensive treatment unit (level 3 ITU), an imaging suite and outpatient chemotherapy and radiotherapy services.