At Horder Healthcare we understand that waiting for surgery or treatment can be an anxious time for you and your family.
Our self-pay surgical procedures and services provide a fast track option without the need for medical insurance, enabling you to get on your feet and back to normal as soon as possible. With a highly therapeutic approach to patient experience, Horder Healthcare is expert at delivering patient care and rehabilitation services within the orthopaedic and musculoskeletal fields.
Becoming a private patient
As a private patient, you won't have to wait for our outstanding care.
Following an initial consultation and pre-op diagnostics you will get a tailored, guaranteed price for treatment based on your condition.
Arranging a consultation
A GP referral is not essential if you are seeking private treatment as a self-pay patient. However, it can be helpful to ask your GP to refer you to Horder Healthcare, informing them that you will be paying for the procedure or service yourself. Your GP can then write an ‘open referral letter’ which will advise on the treatment you require. You can request a specific consultant if you wish or your GP may suggest a particular consultant, in which case this will be a ‘direct referral letter’. You will then be contacted by Horder Healthcare to arrange an appointment, or you can contact us directly at a time that suits you.
Please note that we have restrictions based on Body Mass Index (BMI). We cannot perform certain procedures for individuals with a BMI of 40 or higher. You can use the BMI calculator to find out your BMI. If you have questions or concerns about this requirement, please contact us.
Finance options available
To make private healthcare more accessible, we have introduced a finance option to spread the cost of your treatment over a period of time.
Self-paying patients at Horder Healthcare are now able to take out loans that cover all fees, including the consultant, anaesthetist and hospital fees. The loan products include interest-free options, with repayment periods of 6, 10 or 12 months, and interest-bearing loans repayable over 24, 36, 48 and 60 months, currently with an APR of 12.9%. Subject to approval.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have and help you manage the financial aspect of your treatment. Please do not hesitate to contact us on 01892 620934 for further advice or email pp@horder.co.uk for a personalised quote and details on procedures.
Stay up-to-date with our comprehensive private services guide
Are you currently on a waiting list for a procedure that is leaving you living with pain and a compromised lifestyle? Or perhaps you are just beginning to notice pain in your shoulder, knee, hip or elbow that will probably require medical attention?
We are one of the UK’s leading hospitals for orthopaedic surgery, home to a team of the country’s finest consultant orthopaedic surgeons and three operating theatres equipped with the very latest surgical equipment, including the revolutionary ROSA robotic technology for total knee replacements. We are also rated as ‘Excellent’ by our patients on Doctify.
With our dedicated private service, you’ll enjoy flexible appointments in a specialist therapeutic environment. We also offer finance options for self-pay patients, making it easy to access the care you need—when you need it.
The table below is a guide for private healthcare costs of some of the most common treatments and procedures.
The package price includes the main treatment, your hospital stay and a follow-up appointment. Please note, like many self-pay providers, the initial consultation and pre-op diagnostics are not included in the treatment package price.
Guide prices
| Knee ligament reconstruction | Autograft reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament. | from £8,363 |
| Knee replacement | Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint, with or without cement | from £15,536** |
| Knee arthroscopy | Arthroscopy of knee (multiple arthroscopic operation on knee) | from £4,764 |
| Meniscus tear repair | Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) | from £4,349 |
| Arthrosamid® Injection | Hydrogel-based injectable treatment for relief in knee osteoarthritis | from £2,929 |
| Hip replacement | Primary hip replacement, with or without cement | from £14,960 |
| Hip revision | Revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures | from £20,551 |
| Shoulder replacement | Total prosthetic replacement of shoulder joint | from £16,250 |
| Rotator cuff surgery | Open subacromial decompression and rotor cuff repair +- excision of distal clavicle | from £5,538 |
| Shoulder arthroscopy | Arthroscopic sub-acromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle | from £5,583 |
| Trapeziectomy | Total excision of trapezium | from £5,456 |
| Dupuytren's fasciectomy | Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomy | from £2,934 |
| Carpal tunnel | Carpal tunnel release | from £2,586 |
| Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) | Ankle arthrodesis with autogenous graft | from £8,325 |
| Bunion surgery | Excision of medial eminence first or fith MT head with soft tissue repair (bunionectomy) | from £4,159 |
| Surgery on lower back | Posterior excision of disc prolapse including microdiscectomy (lumbar region) | from £10,123 |
| Spinal injection | Facet joint injection (under x-ray control) | from £3,027 |
| Epidural injection | Epidural injection (lumbar) | from £1,870 |
* The guide price is effective from 1st January 2026
** Robotic-assisted procedures include a £1,000 supplement.
Payment can be made via cash, personal cheque or Building Society/Bankers draft cheque, debit or credit card (there will be no charge added for credit card payments) or by BACS payment.
Please note, payment will need to be made in full up to 10 days prior to surgery.
Paying by phone
If you would like to make payment on the phone, please contact the Finance Department on 01892 601448.
Paying by cash, postal order or cheque
Cash, postal orders and cheques can be sent to the following address:
Finance Department
Horder Healthcare
St John’s Road,
Crowborough,
East Sussex,
TN6 1XP
Please note, cheques should be made payable to 'Horder Healthcare'.
BACS payment
- Account name: Horder Healthcare
- Name of bank: Barclays
- Sort Code: 20-37-75
- Account Number: 50505935
The Horder Centre Price Promise
Our prices will always be totally transparent and when you are quoted an all-inclusive procedure price for your operation it will be inclusive of all costs – with no hidden surprises.
If you find an alternative private hospital in your local area offering a better price for the same procedure, sold with the same service conditions, we’ll lower our price* to equal it.
Patient Care
We excel at patient care and our standards of service are reflected in our patient feedback.
Private patients enjoy a relaxed, hotel-style environment with their own private room, and access to a wider range of menu options and facilities, all designed to ensure a comfortable and seamless stay.
Our dedicated and compassionate nursing and clinical teams will support you through every aspect of your treatment programme, keeping you continually informed of your progress and answering any queries you may have.
Should our inpatients require treatment exceeding our on-site capabilities, we have established protocols with our local NHS partners to ensure a seamless continuation of their care.
Our patient care does not stop once you have left the hospital.
As a self-pay patient you can enjoy 120 days of guaranteed cover after your procedure should you need further treatment, including physiotherapy. Please note, health and wellbeing classes are not part of the 120 days package.
Why choose The Horder Centre?
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission
Over 2000 joint replacements a year and excellent patient outcomes
Choose from over 20 of the UK’s leading orthopaedic consultants
We are recognised by the majority of major UK insurers
The Horder Centre rated as "Outstanding" by CQC
We are extremely proud to have received the rating of "Outstanding" after our latest CQC inspection
Private Healthcare FAQs
Private healthcare is available for anyone who chooses to pay for their treatment or who has healthcare insurance to cover the cost. You can usually get treatment faster than in the NHS and you may be able to see doctors or have treatments that are not available via the NHS. Private healthcare is provided by either an independent hospital or clinic, which is not part of the NHS.
Most patients can get treatment from an independent hospital or clinic following a referral from their GP. Independent hospitals or clinics will see patients without a referral, but they may still need to consult a patient’s GP before providing treatment. You may not need a GP referral if you want to pay for a scan, diagnostic test or physiotherapy.
Yes, you can access both private healthcare and the NHS. For example, if you pay for a diagnostic test, you can still receive any further care you need through the NHS, and vice versa. Medical professionals in both the NHS and private healthcare sector should securely share information on your treatment to ensure safe, joined-up and co-ordinated patient care.
When paying for treatment, you can choose both your healthcare provider and doctor. Your GP may be able to make some recommendations.
You can also look at the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) which provides information on all the different independent hospitals and consultants across the country.
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The Care Quality Commission in England (CQC) inspects independent healthcare providers, just as it does NHS hospitals and clinics.
There are two ways to pay for private healthcare.
- You can “self-pay” (or “pay as you go”) where you can either pay the total cost before receiving treatment or spread the cost of treatment over a number of months or years through payment schemes offered by many providers.
- You can also use health insurance (also known as private medical insurance or PMI), which pays some or all your medical bills. Many people have health insurance through their employer, so always check with them first to see if you are covered. Health insurance policies vary significantly, so always check the terms and conditions of your policy to understand what yours covers.
Prices for private healthcare differ depending on where you live and which provider you use. Most independent providers offer fixed price packages that cover all the costs relating to your care including doctors’ fees and nursing, accommodation, and food costs.
* Price Promise terms & conditions:
(1) Initial consultation(s), diagnostic scans/tests and investigations required to establish a diagnosis are not part of your procedure price.
(2) Our price promise does not include Private Patient Units at NHS hospitals.
(3) Local area defined as within 35 miles of The Horder Centre hospital.
(4) We will match against personalised, written quotes only.
(5) Quotations must be less than 90 days old.
(6) Patients must meet the clinical criteria for admission to the Horder Centre.
T&C's last updated: 28 May 2026
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The Horder Centre provides the highest quality services to NHS, privately insured and self-pay patients, from initial consultation and diagnostic tests right through to surgical treatment and rehabilitation.
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