Practice Plus Group was founded as Care UK in 1982 and rebranded in 2020. We provide high-quality hospital care across England, including elective treatment at our hospitals and surgical centres, diagnostic services and urgent treatment centres, delivering treatment for both private and NHS patients.
We make it easier for patients to access the care they need, whether that’s through private self-pay treatment, private medical insurance, or NHS-funded care. Our focus is simple: fast access to expert consultants, clear pathways to treatment, and high standards of clinical care. Whether you need a scan, a diagnosis, urgent treatment or planned surgery, our focus is on fast access, clinical expertise and a positive patient experience.
Each year we assess, diagnose and treat thousands of patients, supporting a wide range of conditions with consultant-led care, modern facilities and a strong commitment to patient safety and experience.
We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of hospital and diagnostic services, with a track record of high clinical standards and consistently strong CQC ratings across our services.
We are committed to making healthcare accessible and straightforward, supportive and focused on getting you treated quickly and safely.
Working alongside the NHS
At Practice Plus Group we have a proud history of working closely with the NHS to deliver high quality healthcare services, reducing waiting times and giving the patient a greater level of choice.
Patients at the heart
The main benefit of our partnership with the NHS is a better service for patients. Working with a range of partners enables the NHS to ensure that patients are treated quickly and professionally in a location and at a time of their choosing. Together we can focus on improving the quality of service delivery, reducing waiting times and ensuring positive treatment outcomes for everyone.
Our hospitals don’t deal with emergency cases and specialise in a select range of treatment; this means that the NHS patients who use our services know they will get the treatment that they were expecting, on the day they were expecting it.
We use our ability to be agile and innovate to help the NHS introduce new ideas and ways of working; we’re always coming up with plans for improving the value we deliver to our NHS partners and the experience we give our patients.
Alongside our NHS services, we also provide private healthcare for self-funding and for those who have private medical insurance, giving greater flexibility and choice over when and how treatment is accessed.
Unrivalled experience
We are one of the largest independent healthcare providers in England, delivering urgent, diagnostic and planned care services across our hospital and clinical network.
Thousands of patients treated each year
Nationwide network of hospitals, UTCs and diagnostic services
Strong experience across urgent and elective care pathways
Consistently high standards of clinical quality and patient safety
Why patients choose us
Clear, straightforward patient pathways from referral to recovery
Fast access to diagnostics, treatment and surgery
Private self-pay, insured, and NHS-funded care options
Urgent treatment centres for minor injuries and illness
Modern hospitals, diagnostic centres and UTCs across England
Consultant-led care focused on safety and outcomes
Real stories. Real recoveries. Real life-changing results.
Went here as a nervous patient. From the moment I arrived I was made to feel welcome and looked after extremely well. Practice Plus Group staff are just amazing and caring.
by M K
Above and beyond
Big shout out to Practice Plus Group Plymouth who went above and beyond to make my day case visit today as comfortable as possible, from the day case nurses to all the theatre staff. Special mention to Carly, Cathy, Amy and Elaine(?) nothing was too much trouble!
by Sue Bentley, Twitter
Hip replacement, Plymouth – excellent
My Brother, Andrew has just had a left hip replacement. From start through to the discharge I have to say has been excellent. Such a calm atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, it makes a huge difference at a very stressful time. Our grateful thanks to everyone.
by Paul Lower, Google
Knee replacement, Ilford – I couldn’t praise this unit enough
I had a full knee replacement on Tuesday and I couldn’t praise this unit enough. The nurses and catering staff were very friendly. The nurses also explained everything that was going to happen with my operation and answered any of my concerns. The doctor and anaesthetist also explained to me all about what they were going to do and checked that I was happy before they proceeded. After my operation the nurses were there to help with all my needs. This unit is covid/disease secure so no visitors are allowed but you can take in your mobile phone or tablet and the Wi-Fi is free.
by Beverly Ransom, Google
Cataract surgery, Devizes – thank you for the great care
Thank you to all the team at Devizes for the great care they gave my dad when he came in for his cataract operation in March. The team were all very caring and efficient looking after him very well. Thanks for the many follow-up phone calls by the team making sure he was followed up by his GP on his return home. Thanks again.
by Alison Packer, Google
Hernia surgery, Portsmouth – very impressed
Very impressed by this team. All appointments ran to time and all staff empathetic, skilful, kind and friendly. Thank you for all the team at [Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, St Mary’s Portsmouth] who dealt with my hernia surgery yesterday, it was a pleasure to meet you all. Great sense of team work and moral, and all communication and managing of expectations was top notch.
by Jon “Jev” Ev, Google
Cataract surgery, Gillingham – friendly, caring and professional
Attended for cataract surgery and cannot fault the care I received from every single member of staff. Following a warm and friendly welcome at reception, pre surgery checks were carried out in a friendly, caring and professional manner with everything clearly explained – this carried through to the actual procedure where theatre staff were so kind and reassuring.
by Yvonne Akrill, Google
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Wellsoon private healthcare
Wellsoon is a service from Practice Plus Group that provides a range of treatments for patients paying for themselves or paying by private medical insurance. With no hidden costs, you’ll pay less than you might think and be back to your best sooner than you thought.
Consultation within 1 to 2 weeks* – includes x-ray, bloods and swabs
