Specialist Opinions Service and Expert Advice
Independent Insight for Confident Care
Offering patients, families and professionals expert advice and care planning, from the heart of the NHS. This includes:
- Second opinions - often for patients and families
- Expert reviews - often for professional seeking specialist input
- MDT assessments - often for professionals or patients seeking a more comprehensive assessment and care plan
Your team for expert advice
We are part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust — a leading provider of specialist healthcare in the North West of England. Our hospitals treat over one million patients annually and are recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in fields such as paediatrics, women’s health, ophthalmology, genomics, and cancer care.
Care That Fits Around You
We offer both virtual and face-to-face appointments, giving you the flexibility to access expert input wherever you are. You can share relevant medical information with us for review, and where needed, we can arrange access to advanced diagnostic equipment to support a thorough and informed clinical assessment.
Global Access to Specialist Expertise
Our services are open to anyone, anywhere in the world. Whether you're a patient, family member, or healthcare professional, we offer tailored, fee-based options designed to meet your needs with clarity and compassion.
Second opinions
When you or your child is unwell, it’s natural to want to be sure about diagnosis and treatment. People often seek a second opinion to confirm what they’ve been told, explore other options, or simply feel more confident about their future medical care.
Our service gives you access to experienced specialists who can review the information you share and offer expert advice. We can also see you in clinic, and undertake repeat assessments.
Whether you're looking for reassurance or a fresh perspective, we’re here to support you with clear, compassionate guidance.
Expert review
For clinicians managing complex or borderline cases, external specialist review offers an opportunity to validate clinical reasoning, explore alternative approaches, and access subspecialist insight. This can be particularly beneficial in areas where local expertise is limited or where the case falls outside routine pathways. Structured case reviews contribute to safer, more confident decision-making and support continuous professional development.
MDT Assessment
Multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessments are particularly valuable for cases involving rare conditions, multisystem involvement, or complex diagnostic uncertainty. Coordinated input from consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals ensures that care recommendations are comprehensive and clinically robust. Where appropriate, patients may be invited to attend a dedicated clinic in Manchester, allowing the team to assess the case in full and provide integrated, patient-centred guidance.
Private second opinions available from:
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
One of the largest and busiest children’s hospitals in the UK, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital provides specialist care across a wide range of paediatric services, including oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, and inherited metabolic disorders. The hospital is a national centre for complex and rare conditions, offering advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary expertise.
St Mary's Hospital, Manchester
St Mary’s Hospital is a recognised centre of excellence for women’s health, maternity care, and genomics. It delivers specialist services in reproductive medicine, fetal and maternal medicine, and perinatal mental health, and plays a leading role in clinical research and innovation in women’s healthcare.
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
As one of the UK’s leading ophthalmic centres, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital offers comprehensive eye care services, including subspecialties in glaucoma, retinal disorders, paediatric ophthalmology, and ocular oncology. The hospital is known for its clinical research and advanced surgical techniques in vision preservation and restoration.
Ready to explore a second opinion or specialist review?
Send us a brief summary of the case — no personal details needed — and our team will be in touch with a few questions to guide the next steps. We're here to help you access expert insight, tailored to your needs.