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Patients and visitors We welcome both insured and self-pay patients, as well as company and embassy-sponsored patients. Previous Next Private health insurance We work with most private health insurance companies. You do not need private health insurance with Bupa to come to Cromwell Hospital.Before you are admitted to the hospital, please contact your private...

A torn bicep tendon at the shoulder can cause weakness and make it difficult to rotate your arm. About a shoulder biceps tendon tear A biceps tendon tear at the shoulder is known as a proximal biceps tendon rupture.The biceps muscle in your upper arm is attached to your shoulder joint by two strong...

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocationA dislocation of the joint where the front of the shoulder blade (acromion) meets the collarbone (clavicle). About acromioclavicular joint dislocation Your shoulder blade (scapula) has a slim bone that extends over the top of your shoulder called the acromion. This links to your collarbone (clavicle) in the front of your...

Testicular cancer is the commonest cancer affecting young men. It usually develops between the ages of 15 and 49, but it can also affect young children and older people. Around 2,300 cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed in the UK per year. Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is marked annually in May and aims to...

, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, recently spoke to healthcare magazine about Cromwell Hospital’s breast care services.Mr Davies has a wealth of experience in delivering breast cancer surgery and reconstruction. He is also Director of Breast Surgery at Cromwell Hospital, where he sits on the medical advisory board and oversees the breast surgery unit. Previous...

Acute Admissions Unit (AAU) Your 24/7 hospital admission service The Acute Admissions Unit (AAU) at Cromwell Hospital provides fast, frictionless access for acutely unwell patients to be assessed and admitted to a dedicated secondary care centre. Operating 24/7, our service provides access for clinicians to refer both UK-based and international patients age 18 and...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important when undergoing treatment for cancer. With a lot of false information readily available online, it is advisable for individuals with cancer to seek nutritional advice from a registered dietitian to ensure that it is safe and evidence-based.  We spoke to , Oncology Specialist Dietitian, to debunk common cancer...

Cromwell Hospital has launched a new adolescent endometriosis service, in recognition of the difficultly in diagnosis and management of endometriosis in adolescent women. Endometriosis is a debilitating disease having a serious impact on one’s life with severe pelvic pains and painful periods. The incidence of endometriosis is 10% among adult women but found to...

Our modern, active lives often put strain on our shoulders when we carry out physical activities and exercise. You don't have to be a tennis player with a big serve to suffer from shoulder pain. It is one of the most common problems that orthopaedic specialists report their patients as having when they come...

Book an appointmentWe welcome both self-pay patients and patients with private health insurance.  How to book an appointment You don’t need Bupa insurance to access treatment with us – we work with most , including AXA, Aviva, Vitality, and more. To make an appointment with one of our consultants, fill in the form at...

Cromwell Hospital is celebrating after being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider after successfully completing a national programme of local data audits. The NJR monitors the performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement operations to improve clinical outcomes primarily for the benefit of patients, but also to...

Patients and visitors At Cromwell Hospital, we welcome both self-pay patients and patients with private health insurance. You don’t need Bupa insurance to access treatment with us – we work with most insurance companies, including AXA, Aviva, Vitality and more. Previous Next How to use your private health insurance Visit your GP (NHS or...

Annabelle Claveria, Healthcare Assistant, Phlebotomist and Cromwell Ambassador, shares her experiences at Cromwell Hospital. Previous Next It is important for me to love what I do, and I love my job as a healthcare assistant. Every day, I look forward to seeing my colleagues and meeting new acquaintances, patients, and their relatives. I usually...

Heart murmurs in babies and children are very common but most of them are harmless. Unfortunately for some children they are the sign of a more serious heart condition. Previous Next Innocent heart murmurs A heart murmur is an added noise to the normal ‘lub-dub’ sound of the heart. Most heart murmurs in babies...

Frozen shoulder is a condition where inflammation around the shoulder joint causes stiffness and pain.  Reviewed by Previous Next What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition that can last from a few months to a couple of years. When the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint become inflamed they tighten and shrink, causing...

Secure virtual services for international and UK patients and healthcare colleagues About our telemedicine service Cromwell Hospital is committed to providing dedicated international services for the benefit of our patients and colleagues around the world.  Our telemedicine service allows our consultants to virtually share their expertise with international healthcare colleagues through multidisciplinary team meetings and...

Carmen Burgheaua, Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Cromwell Hospital, explains and how it helps support patients get rapid access to the diagnostics and treatment they need without delay. What is the prostate pathway at Cromwell hospital? The prostate pathway provides a quick access to care for patients receiving a cancer diagnosis, which is supported...

A recent survey in the UK showed that more than half of adults are thought to have insufficient levels of vitamin D and, during winter and spring, 16 per cent have a severe deficiency.The survey also showed a quarter of under-five year olds do not have enough vitamin D and are at risk of...

? Cholesterol is a specific type of blood fat that is made by the liver. Some of it also comes from the food we eat. All our bodies must have cholesterol in to operate as it is crucial for the body to function and is especially necessary for the brain, nerves, and skin.  What...

At the start of the pandemic, NHS hospitals were under unprecedented pressure to treat COVID-19 patients creating delays to standard procedures. Cancer patients, who are highly vulnerable to the virus, also faced having time-critical treatment postponed. We’re very proud to have supported and partnered with the NHS to deliver rapid, complex treatment and care...