Welcome to Wellsoon
If you are paying for yourself, choose our Wellsoon self-pay service
- £95 consultation – includes x-rays, bloods and swabs
- Surgery in just 4-6 weeks*
- Specialist surgeons
- Experts in hips, knees, eyes, hernias and more
- Over 5,000 treatments carried out last month
- 0% finance options available
What is Wellsoon?
Wellsoon is the new patient-centred service from Practice Plus Group that aims to get you treated and pain-free as quickly as possible. If you are paying for yourself or paying by private medical insurance you can choose to get your treatment through our Wellsoon service.
Our dedication to high-quality healthcare, combined with the expertise of our consultants, aims to bring a little pain-free sunshine back to your everyday life. We like to call it the ‘Wellsoon’ effect!
So, if you wish to pay for your own healthcare, Wellsoon is the service for you!
What’s included with the Wellsoon service?
We believe in quality healthcare should be accessible and clearly priced. That’s why we’ve made it simple.
A private consultation for only £95 within 1 to 2 weeks* includes:
- An appointment with an expert consultant (of your choice)
- Any required X-rays
- Any required blood tests
- A tailored treatment plan (if necessary)
If treatment is recommended for you, you’ll enjoy the following benefits of the Wellsoon service:
- Swift treatment just 4 to 6 weeks after your consultation*
- Package pricing – unlike other private hospitals who add on extra costs, our prices include everything related to your surgery: surgery itself, anaesthetist, operating theatre, hospital stay, medication, post-op checks, aftercare and physiotherapy.
- An expert surgeon, of your choice, leading your care.
- A hospital of your choice – we have a network of hospitals to choose from.
- A private healthcare co-ordinator assigned to you, personally, who will be there to answer questions and support you through your healthcare journey.
What’s the catch?
We’ve had people ask: “How can you include a consultant appointment, X-rays, and blood tests for just £95?”
Here’s the answer: We don’t believe in overcharging.
We’ve streamlined our services, built efficient systems, and made the patient experience our priority. That allows us to offer outstanding care at a fraction of the cost you might expect — without compromising quality.
We believe in healthcare that is priced transparently, efficiently, and focused on you — it’s about patients, not profit margins. And with over 10,000 joint surgeries** completed last year, you can trust us to get you back to your best.
** National Joint Registry data 2024 hip and knee surgeries at all Practice Plus Group Hospitals across England.
How do I access the Wellsoon service?
Wellsoon is available to private healthcare patients. This means, to access the service, you need to be able to pay for your own treatment, or have private medical insurance. If you don’t wish to pay all in one go, a range of finance options are also available.
5,000+
treatments carried out last month
Outstanding
or 'Good' ratings by CQC
100%
clean record for hospital acquired infections
99%
of patients recommend Practice Plus Group
Self-pay healthcare – pay-as-you-go private healthcare
With Wellsoon self-pay surgery from Practice Plus Group you’ll get high quality, consultant-delivered self-pay healthcare that suits you. With expert surgeons and state of the art facilities, you’ll get the treatment you need at honest and transparent prices and with our short waiting times, you’ll be back to your best sooner than you thought.
We charge less than other private hospitals because we employ our consultants. This means we keep our costs low and are able to pass on these cost savings to our customers – take a look at our private surgery costs and compare prices below.
Our transparent pricing vs. competitors
Our transparent pricing includes: pre-operative assessment, surgery, your hospital stay, prescriptions, equipment and any follow up appointments including physiotherapy.
| Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet | Spire Hospital, Bristol | Circle Hospital, Bath | Nuffield Hospital, Taunton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract surgery | £1,995 | £3,541 | £3,243 | £3,520 |
| Hip replacement | £12,549 | £14,961 | £14,950 | £16,903 |
| Knee replacement | £13,149 | £16,021 | £15,117 | £17,268 |
| Hernia surgery | £3,299 | £3,216 | price not available | £3,885 |
What is self-pay private healthcare?
Put simply, self-pay healthcare is having a procedure that you’re paying for. This is opposed to covering the cost of treatment via an insurance policy or using NHS services. Self-pay at Practice Plus Group can be done on a pay-as-you-go basis. Find out more about our flexible finance options.
From the treatments available to ways to pay, our helpful information guide provides all the details you need to know if you’re a self-pay patient.
Who can choose self-pay healthcare options?
Whether it’s for a consultation, diagnostic imaging, treatment or surgical procedures, the self-pay option is available to anyone who can cover the cost of private surgery themselves.
Hear from patients who have gotten their lives back following fast access to surgery.
More about Wellsoon private healthcare
When to pay for yourself
There are a handful of reasons as to why you might want to pay for yourself. These include:
- Fast access to treatment – get treatment within 4-6 weeks*
- Ability to choose which hospital you want to have your treatment
- Ability to choose which consultant you want to carry out your care
- Flexibility to choose when you receive your treatment
- If the treatment you need isn’t available on the NHS.
Self-pay versus private medical insurance – which is best for me?
The answer to this question will depend on a few different factors. While the self-pay option could be more suitable for patients needing one-off treatments, medical insurance is good for those requiring regular access to healthcare.
Is self-pay cheaper than insurance?
The answer depends entirely on individual circumstances. These include the type of procedure you need, the insurance provider and whether you’re able to cover the cost of your treatment.
The benefits of pay-as-you-go healthcare
If you need to access healthcare, you may already be asking the question: why pay for yourself? The NHS vs private healthcare debate is always a hotly contested topic, but with the NHS under more strain than ever before, it’s now more relevant than ever. At a time when NHS waiting lists have reached record highs, one of the main benefits of private healthcare is the speed of access. It takes as little as a week to get an appointment, and if treatment is needed, we aim to have you booked in within four weeks of your consultation. You will also benefit from the expertise of a dedicated consultant who will be with you on every step of your journey.
Other benefits of paying for your own treatment include the ability to choose which consultant you have, and the hospital in which to have your treatment.
Why choose Wellsoon from Practice Plus Group?
- £95 for an initial appointment including x-rays and blood tests. Low cost access to our experienced consultants.
- Affordable package price surgery. No hidden costs, the price you are quoted will be the price you pay. Our package prices include pre-operative assessment, surgery, your hospital stay, prescriptions, equipment and any follow up appointments including physiotherapy.
- Shorter waiting times. You can have your initial consultation within a week, and surgery around 4 weeks later.
- Dedicated customer care. Our responsive customer care team are here for you when you need us…by phone, email or web chat.
- Feel better faster. Individual medical treatment and care tailored to your needs – our Practice Plus Group clinical teams will have you back on your feet in no time.
- Other ways to pay. Aside from paying for yourself, you can also pay via finance or through your insurance provider if cover is offered. Finance through Chrysalis, our partner, is available over 12 months at 0%, or longer-term options are available from 24-60 months with 14.9% APR.
Wellsoon self-pay information
Affordable treatments
We deliver a comprehensive range of affordable private medical treatments and procedures with short waiting times and excellent clinical outcomes, to help you get back to feeling fit and well again sooner.
Dental surgery
From treatment costs to FAQs – find out everything you need to know about fast-access private dental surgery through Practice Plus Group. Enquire today.
Diagnostic imaging
We offer fast access to state of the art medical diagnostic imaging services such as MRI, ultrasound and x-ray. Discover our affordable treatments.
Ear, nose and throat treatment
We offer fast access to high quality Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery and treatment. Find out how to resolve your condition with an ENT specialist.
Endoscopy
Stay on top of your health with an endoscopy. Learn about the procedure, costs and high quality care options available at Practice Plus Group.
Eye treatments
Discover the different types of eye surgery and treatments available for a wide variety of eye conditions, from cataracts to glaucoma.
Foot and ankle surgery
Discover surgery for feet and ankles at Practice Plus Group. Get fast access to quality treatment with excellent care and self-pay options.
General surgery
From hernia repair to skin lesions – get fast access to high quality general surgery and treatment via self-pay, insured and NHS routes.
Gynaecology
From hysteroscopy to the treatment of menstrual disorders, we offer fast access to safe and professional private gynaecology services.
Hand and wrist surgery
Explore fast access treatment options for common conditions of the hands and wrists. Quality private, insured and NHS hand and wrist surgery available.
Hip surgery
Explore low cost, fast access to private hip surgery and treatments – 0% finance option available. We offer high quality hip replacements, revisions, injections and more.
Knee surgery
From replacements to arthroscopy – explore private knee surgery and treatment options at our high-quality centres for fast access to better knee health.
Shoulder and elbow surgery
We offer fast access to high-quality shoulder and elbow surgery via self-pay, insured and NHS routes. Resolve your health issue at a hospital near you.
Spinal surgery
We offer fast access to high quality spinal surgery via NHS, insured and self-pay routes. Learn more about private back surgery.
Urology
Explore urology surgeries and procedures on offer across our excellent hospitals and medical centres. Find fast-access to quality urological treatment.
Vascular surgery
Varicose veins surgery and treatments for private and NHS patients in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
Weight loss surgery
From gastric band treatment to mini-gastric bypass surgery, explore our fast access treatment options for effective weight loss.
Wellsoon self-pay healthcare FAQs
Not quite found the information you’re looking for? Our FAQs might be able to help!
According to recent reports and analysis, Practice Plus Group’s fixed prices for treatments are up to 30% cheaper than competitors*. The results are based on the guide prices for Circle Health, Nuffield, Ramsey and Spire.
*Based on current cataract prices
The answer depends entirely on your personal circumstances. You’ll need to decide whether your condition is worth the potential NHS waiting list. You’ll also need to consider whether you can afford to cover the cost of private treatment. At Practice Plus Group, our private healthcare offers comfort, commitment and expert opinion and attention throughout your treatment journey.
Accessing private healthcare is easy at Practice Plus Group. On most occasions, you won’t actually need to see your GP. Simply call our Private Patient Contact centre on 0333 060 4569 and we can take it from there.
Yes, and on most occasions you won’t actually need to see your GP. For private treatment enquiries call us on 0333 060 4569.
Yes and no. If you’ve had scans at NHS units within a certain timeframe, the attached report can be used. If you’ve had an NHS consultation but don’t want to observe the waiting list, you can switch to Practice Plus Group healthcare. This must be done within three months of your NHS consultation.
You cannot, however, have an initial consultation with Practice Plus Group and then switch to an NHS pathway. You will still be required to get an NHS referral from your GP.
At Practice Plus Group, our finance options are available through Chrysalis, our finance partner. Finance is available over 12 months 0% or longer-term options available from 36-60 months 14.9% APR.
If you’re paying for yourself, payment must be made seven days prior to the start of your treatment. This can be done via credit, debit card or BACS.
With the finance payment option available, you can spread the cost of your treatment using our interest free and low APR finance options. This can be arranged in advance.
Finance is available over 12 months 0% or longer-term options available from 24-60 months 14.9% APR.
If you’re paying for yourself, you’ll need to pay for your treatment seven days prior.
Included:
- the highest quality care
- a pre-operative nurse review
- prescriptions, dressings and equipment
- anaesthetic
- any overnight stay in hospital required
- physiotherapy, pathology and histology needed whilst admitted
- any post-operative appointments required
- a named consultant from start to finish
It may not include:
- diagnostic imaging (if required)
- any hidden extra costs
What our patients are saying
Mel Baddick, knee replacement patient tells her Wellsoon patient story at Plymouth hospital
Karen Hardy, knee replacement patient, Karen, tells of her 'life-changing' experience
Emma Beadman, Wellsoon knee replacement patient testimonial, Plymouth