Who are we?
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
Supporting NHS services
When you choose to access a second opinion or specialist review through Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, you're not only investing in your own care, or that of your patients, you're also helping us enhance the services we provide to NHS patients.
Your contribution supports our clinical teams, research, and infrastructure, allowing us to continue delivering world-class care across our hospitals. Every private review helps strengthen the NHS for everyone.
Why choose us?
Private care, with NHS values
At the heart of the NHS are values like compassion, respect, excellence, and working together for patients — and these remain central to how we deliver private services. 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 clients benefit from the same integrity, clinical standards, and patient-first approach that underpin its NHS work.
Independently reviewed 'Outstanding' care
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.
Our values
We are compassionate
We are curious
We are collaborative
We are open and honest
We are inclusive
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.