Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Private Healthcare
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
Welcome to private healthcare at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
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.
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 for review, and where needed, we can arrange access to advanced diagnostic equipment to support a thorough and informed clinical assessment.
Our services are available worldwide. Whether you’re a patient, family member, or healthcare professional, we provide tailored, fee-based options designed to meet your needs with clarity and compassion.
Health services
We provide a comprehensive range of private healthcare designed to give you access to world-class expertise with flexibility and convenience. From specialist consultations and diagnostic assessments to expert reviews and full multidisciplinary team (MDT) evaluations, our approach ensures clarity and confidence at every stage of your care.
Whether you choose virtual or face-to-face appointments, you’ll benefit from coordinated input from leading clinicians across multiple specialities -delivering accurate diagnoses, informed decisions, and compassionate support for patients and families alike.Discover how our services can support you.
Second opinions
When you or your child is unwell, it’s natural to want certainty about diagnosis and treatment. Many people seek a second opinion to confirm what they’ve been told, explore options, or simply feel more confident about their care.
Our service gives you access to experienced specialists who can review your information and offer expert advice. Where needed, we can also arrange clinic visits and repeat assessments.
Whether you’re looking for reassurance or a fresh perspective, we’re here to support you with clear, compassionate guidance.
Our specialists
Our specialities bring together leading expertise across paediatrics, women’s health, ophthalmology, genomics, and cancer care. By combining advanced clinical knowledge with a multidisciplinary approach, we deliver care that considers the whole person - not just the condition.
This collaborative model ensures accurate diagnoses, informed decisions, and better outcomes for patients and families. Whether you need routine care or complex treatment, our teams provide clarity, compassion, and excellence at every stage. Discover more about our specialist services and how we can support your journey.
Why choose us?
Private care, with NHS values
At the heart of the NHS are values are compassion, respect, excellence, and working together for patients - and these remain central to how we deliver private healthcare. Every review, consultation, or multidisciplinary assessment is guided by the same commitment to personalised, high-quality care.
By offering tailored support through experienced teams, we ensure that private patients benefit from the same integrity, clinical standards, and patient-first approach that underpins the NHS.
Independently reviewed 'Outstanding'
We are proud to deliver care that meets the highest standards of safety, leadership, and clinical excellence. Several of our services - including Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, University Dental Hospital, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Adult Critical Care - have been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
These ratings reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional care across specialist services.
Award winning
Making a Difference Awards - Outstanding Benefit to Society Through Research (2025): For the RADicA asthma diagnosis study, which influenced national guidelines.
HSJ Partnership Awards - Most Impactful Project Addressing Health Inequalities (2023): For the Primary Care Heart Failure Project, improving access to specialist care for underserved communities.
HSJ Awards - Acute or Specialist Services Redesign (2018): Won by Wythenshawe Hospital’s lung team for innovation in lung cancer diagnosis pathway.
Private healthcare available from our three Specialist Hospitals
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.
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
Located in the heart of Manchester, the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital delivers specialist ophthalmic care across a full range of services, from diagnostics to complex treatments. With a dedicated team of consultant ophthalmologists and specialist nurses, we provide advanced interventions, personalised care, and multidisciplinary expertise.
Saint Mary's Hospital
Saint Mary’s Hospital is a leading centre for women’s and newborn health, providing specialist services in obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, and reproductive medicine. The hospital is nationally recognised for its expertise in complex maternity care, fertility treatment, and advanced diagnostics, supported by multidisciplinary teams delivering compassionate, coordinated care.
Ready to take the next step?
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