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Care and Treatment at Woodland Hospital

Woodland Hospital's Head of Clinical Services, Shaun Thompstone, shares the importance of the patient pathway within the staff throughout a patient's stay or visit.

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Your treatment, your way.

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

  • Amazing treatment from start to finish - all staff were professional, caring, understanding, apologetic and considerate of my needs at all times. I cannot fault any of the staff whatsoever - very high quality of care given. My only criticism is that my room was outdated and needed to be brought in line with other rooms but it was clean at all times and did not distract from the level of care given. A huge thank you to all staff.

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    Woodland Hospital - Monday, 2 February 2026
  • I was dreading this so now relieved it is completed without trauma

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    Woodland Hospital - Monday, 2 February 2026
  • My experience here at The Woodlands was a positive one . Consultant care by Miss Shukla , outstanding and the nurses and all health professionals looked after me with great respect . My surgery went well and pre and post op care was great . Food was great , didn’t have the best appetite but everything looked appetising and decent portions . Well done everyone .

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    Woodland Hospital - Monday, 2 February 2026
  • The staff were extremely professional, caring and friendly.

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    Woodland Hospital - Sunday, 1 February 2026
  • The staff were very friendly and make me feel like a person and not just a number. The area I was in was also very clean.

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    Woodland Hospital - Sunday, 1 February 2026
  • The care before and after my operation was excellent, and I was kept informed the whole time. The staff were all caring and polite, the place was very clean, I can't say anything bad about this hospital.

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    Woodland Hospital - Friday, 30 January 2026
  • Excellent service received from ALL staff who were friendly & welcoming. Only criticism was car parking at hospital - on operation day took over 20 mins to find space to park !

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    Woodland Hospital - Friday, 30 January 2026
  • Amazing pre and post after care. Extremely happy with my outcome.

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    Woodland Hospital - Friday, 30 January 2026
  • From the lovely receptionist to the radiographer and then the lovely nurse who took my vital details post op. They were all so kind and compassionate. Mr Shukla is a very approachable, caring and kind surgeon. Couldn’t wish for a better experience.

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    Woodland Hospital - Friday, 30 January 2026
  • A very good visit with friendly and helpful reception staff.

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    Woodland Hospital - Friday, 30 January 2026
  • I was dealt with professionally and in a friendly manner

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    Woodland Hospital - Friday, 30 January 2026
  • All good. Seen promptly.

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    Woodland Hospital - Thursday, 29 January 2026
  • It was fine. The doctor was great.

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    Woodland Hospital - Thursday, 29 January 2026
  • Very pleasant

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    Woodland Hospital - Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • I am trying to think of something negative, but it was a very positive experience.

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    Woodland Hospital - Wednesday, 28 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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