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It is easier than you think to access private hospital treatment. At Ramsay Health Care, we offer a range of ways to access treatment with us, giving you the flexibility to choose what option best suits you. You can either pay for your treatment, use your medical insurance or be referred for NHS funded treatment.

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Patient Feedback

Hear from our patients talk about their recent experience with us

  • Easy bookings process and nice staff

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Tuesday, 10 February 2026
  • Good clean hospital

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Monday, 9 February 2026
  • The hospital was very clean and professional and everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Tuesday, 3 February 2026
  • The hospital was very clean and organised and all the staff were very friendly and professional

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Tuesday, 3 February 2026
  • Agree with others who reviwed Buckshaw re MRI scan. Was told to expect MRI in 7 days. No appointment was forthcoming so had to phone 3 times before appointment was confirmed. Very difficult to get thro on telephone and twice I was told scan was waiting to be signed off and no appointment could be made until after that. Think this is something that should be looked at as it's very frustrating when you are in severe pain. The actual appointment went very well, Alicia on Reception was lovely and Amy and Emma were most reassuring and answered all my questions about the scan. Gloria Peters

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Monday, 2 February 2026
  • All good thanks

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Lovely clean hospital with super friendly staff, also very little to no wait time!

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Tuesday, 27 January 2026
  • Had a MRI Scan today 26/01/26. Just like to say I had an outstanding level of care by the girls in the MRI Department. From walking in at the reception, the girls in the MRI was outstanding, caring and very professional. Nothing was to much trouble for them they made everything so relaxed. They are a credit to Buckshaw Hospital. Please pass on my gratitude. Outstanding. JI Cowburn

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Monday, 26 January 2026
  • My appointment was on time the staff were very friendly and the hospital was very clean

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Wednesday, 21 January 2026
  • My recent visits to Buckshaw Hospital have been very easy and very swift to arrange appointments. The hospital is self is very well run and the staff efficient and helpful. I was kept fully informed of all processes and requirements. My procedure by Dr. Drake was carried out with minimal anxiety to myself and was quick and efficiently completed.

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Wednesday, 21 January 2026
  • Excellent appointment. Clear explanation and diagnosis. Scan explained in detail. Doctor friendly and well presented. Very pleased with the overall experience

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Tuesday, 20 January 2026
  • Very clean and calm with plenty of seating. Waiting times vary - in on time at first visit, 20 mins late on second visit. The one downside is there isn't the same level of equipment as an NHS clinic, eg antiseptic swabs, medications etc. Otherwise, a very amenable experience.

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Tuesday, 20 January 2026
  • I recently attended this hospital for an out-patient appointment. My first point of contact was Elaine Cain who had a lovely manner and arranged everything for me, following up with email confirmation. The Consultant Mr Pikoulas was again lovely, very informative, thorough and answered any questions I had. Finally the staff in imaging from the Consultant Radiologist who again was lovely in her manner and very reassuring, to the radiographer who chatted to me throughout was so friendly and kind. Thank you to all the staff I encountered on my visit; every staff member I came across smiled. I would not hesitate to recommend to others.

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Friday, 16 January 2026
  • I'd recommend the hospital, definitely.

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Tuesday, 13 January 2026
  • I attended Buckshaw Hospital on 12th January 2026 for an upper endoscopy and was really impressed with the care, knowledge and professionalism of all the staff. From initial consultation through to procedure it was prompt and I was kept fully informed at all times. Thank you.

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    Buckshaw Hospital - Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Award Winning Healthcare

Ramsay Health Care UK pride themselves in delivering high quality healthcare and have received the following industry awards as recognition in the past few years:

July 2025 - Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award 2025

April 2025 – Highly Commended at the HSJ Awards - Highly Commended at Awards Ceremony | Ramsay Health Care UK

April 2025 – Mobile Diagnostic QSI Quality Mark - RDUK Awarded the QSI Quality Mark | Ramsay Health Care UK

November 2024 – NJR Gold Award - Ramsay Awarded Gold by NJR | Ramsay Health Care UK

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Patient Stories 

Real patients. Real stories. Discover how our procedures at Ramsay Health Care UK are making a lasting difference in people’s lives - like Rob, who got his life back following an aquablation therapy procedure.

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Your Hospital Stay

Coming into hospital can be a worrying time, so by making your stay as comfortable as possible we hope to help you relax as much as possible. As you approach your stay, being well prepared can help ensure a smooth experience.

Read more about each step and how we can help you prepare

Quality and Safety

We are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. By ensuring we align with regulatory bodies and achieve accreditations, it strengthens and improves our risk management, security, and patient safety.

All of our hospitals are audited by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC take responsibility for the registration and inspection.

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