Woodlands Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

About

At Woodlands Hospital in Darlington, we have been caring for patients for nearly 25 years. We provide access to the latest technological advancements in healthcare such as robotic hip and knee replacement surgery using the Mako® robotic arm and laser treatment for benign prostate enlargement. We treat NHS, privately insured and self-paying patients across the North East and North Yorkshire.Among the wide range of specialist services that we offer are:Orthopaedic surgery (hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist)Spinal surgeryOphthalmology (including Vitrectomy)General surgeryPlastic and cosmetic surgeryGynaecologyUrologyPrivate GPPrivate health assessmentsThe hospital also has:10 consulting rooms2 operating theatres with laminar flow2 smaller theatres, including an endoscopy suite with a minor theatreA diagnostic imaging department (including a 1.5t wide-bore MRI scanner, X-ray facilities, Ultrasound facilities and a mobile CT scannerFacilitiesWoodlands Hospital has 38 registered beds. Each en-suite room is fitted with a remote controlled flat-screen television with an in-built entertainment system, and the provision to play CDs and DVDs. Internet access is also available free of charge.We offer an extensive range of inpatient, daycase (short stay) and outpatient services. These are supported by over 80 experienced consultants, with a number goading teaching and training for fellow consultants in their field.The staff at Woodlands Hospital are committed to ensuring you are confident and comfortable with every aspect of your visit. Our Director of Clinical Services is on hand to address any concerns you may have, and we have a Resident Medical Officer available 24 hours a day.Outpatient DepartmentOur dynamic outpatient department covers a wide range of specialities, many of which are able to be provided as a same-day investigation or procedure.These include:ENTDermatologyOphthalmologyCosmetic proceduresGeneral surgeryAdditionally, a clinical treatment room is used for minor operative procedures, wound care clinics and nurse-led clinics.Ambulatory Care (Surgical Day Case Unit)A surgical day case is a patient who is admitted for an operation on a planned non-resident basis who still requires facilities for recovery. The whole procedure should not require an overnight stay in a hospital bed.Day surgery poses the least possible disruption to the everyday life of the patient as they return home the same day as the surgical procedure.Advantages of day surgery include shortening the separation time from family members, diminished anxiety, and the possibility of recovery in a familiar setting, as well as:Facilitating speedier recoveryBetter outcomes as patients follow an evidence-based pathway of careThe reduced risk of patients contracting hospital acquired infections as generally there are lower infection rates in day case unitsPatient satisfaction is highCateringA member of the team is always on-hand to provide patients with food and refreshments, whilst special light meals are prepared for those patients who have undergone a general anaesthetic.We are happy to cater for patients and visitors who have special dietary requirements.Common procedures appropriate for day case or ambulatory care are routine and common surgical procedures such as surgery for cataracts, hernias, varicose veins, and hand conditions. Although, many more procedures can be performed in day cae units, if the patients are prepared adequately.

Legal name

Woodlands Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Governance

Board of directors · CEO appointed annually

Employees

3,000

• Trauma centre — Level II
• Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
• Chest-pain centre certified
• Door-to-balloon: 54 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
• Door-to-needle (stroke): 33 min

Subspecialty centres

🎗 Cancer centre: Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Transplant programmes

• Cornea

Robotic + advanced surgery

• da Vinci Xi

All departments

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Emergency

Quality metrics

Accreditations & certifications

• 🏅 ISO 9001:2015 · 2024
• 🏅 JCI International · 2023
• 🏅 HIMSS EMRAM Stage 6 · 2024 · level 6

Research & teaching

• 23 Residency programs
• 5 Fellowships
• 2000 Active trials
• 1,000 Publications / yr
• €50M Research funding

University: Local university medical school

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Patient experience

Room categories

ward · semi-private · private

Meals

standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric

Chaplaincy

Christian · Muslim · Jewish

Private bathroom

private + suite rooms

Wi-Fi

Free in all rooms

International patients

Office

International Patient Services

Languages

EN · DE · AR · RU

Partner hotels

Local 4-star partner

• Top hospital — Darlington

  EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services