Hospitals in Cheltenham: A Homebuyer’s Guide
7th October 2023- Area: Cheltenham
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Last Updated: 25/09/2026
If you're relocating to Cheltenham, knowing what's available for medical care nearby is useful to know in advance.
Below are some of the hospitals located in Cheltenham, along with some of the services they provide. This list is not exhaustive, and information is correct at the time of last update.
Our Home Buyers Guide To Hospitals In Cheltenham
An NHS hospital run by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, founded in 1813. It provides general hospital services including an emergency department and its medical care service covers general medicine, urgent and emergency care, specialist oncology, ophthalmology, a hyper-acute stroke unit and gastrointestinal and liver services, alongside both inpatient and outpatient care.
The Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection rated the hospital's medical care service as "Good".
Cheltenham General Hospital has 16 wards, several specialist departments, and a minor injuries unit. The Oncology Centre is a centre of excellence for cancer care, and it is the hub of the Three Counties Cancer Network. The hospital also offers specialised care in ophthalmology, as well as some other specialities.
| Address: | Sandford Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7AN |
| Phone Number: | 0300 4222222 |
| Opening Hours: | Monday to Sunday - 8am to 8pm. |
Some of the services offered at Cheltenham General Hospital include:
- • Emergency care
- • General surgery
- • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- • Medicine
- • Paediatrics
- • Ophthalmology
- • Oncology
- • Dentistry
- • Radiology
- • Physiotherapy
- • Occupational therapy
- • Speech and language therapy
- • Dietetics
- • Podiatry
A private hospital offering a full range of medical and surgical specialities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology and urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.
On-site facilities include 33 private en-suite bedrooms, three fully equipped theatres, a registered pharmacy and a radiology unit covering CT, DEXA, mammography, MRI and ultrasound scans. As a private hospital it doesn't have an A&E department, so it's not a route for emergency care — but it's a relevant option for anyone considering private treatment or insurance-backed care in the area.
| Address: | Hatherley Ln, Cheltenham GL51 6SY |
| Phone Number: | 01242 246500 |
| Opening Hours: | Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm. |
| Saturday to Sunday - Closed |
Some of the services offered at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital include:
- • Orthopaedics
- • Spinal surgery
- • Cosmetic surgery
- • Gynaecology
- • Sports injury clinic
- • Rapid access breast clinic
- • General medicine
- • General surgery
- • Radiology
- • Physiotherapy
- • Occupational therapy
- • Speech and language therapy
- • Dietetics
- • Podiatry
This is not an exhaustive list of services in the area and is subject to change. If you are feeling unwell and are not sure where to turn:
- • Check your symptoms at NHS 111 online.
- • Call NHS 111 for advice
- • Access a range of services via the NHS App
- • See your local pharmacist
- • Contact your GP if during working hours. If you don’t have one, find a GP here
The information provided is correct at the time of the last update and is not an exhaustive list of hospitals or services in the area. You must contact these providers directly to confirm current services, as availability may change. If you need emergency care, always call 999 or visit your nearest A&E.
For more information on the area, you can visit our expansive Cheltenham Area Guide where we have other useful information on the local area such as dentists, primary schools, secondary schools and places of worship.
Thinking of moving to the Cheltenham area? Our local team knows the town well and can help whether you're buying, selling or renting. Get in touch with our Cheltenham office or book a free valuation.