High-quality care, close to home.
From Wales' first community ultrasound to a full private clinic. Started in 2019 to bring consultant-led ultrasound out of large hospitals and into the community, Acorn now offers private GP, joint injections, minor surgery, MRI, REMS bone scans, blood tests, ECGs, and more — all consultant-led, all in Penarth and Cowbridge. As seen on the BBC.
We are committed to your care.
At Acorn Private Clinic, your health is, and always will be, our top priority.
We are on a mission to bring high-quality, affordable specialist care to the heart of the community in Penarth, Cardiff, and the Vale of Glamorgan. We only work with established experts in their field, so you can be assured that you'll receive excellent care.
Whether you need a same-day GP appointment, a joint injection, a simple ultrasound or a minor operation, we tailor our services to meet your individual needs — keeping you informed, reassured, and in safe hands.
From Wales' first community ultrasound, to so much more.
When Acorn opened its doors in Penarth in 2019, we became the first private community ultrasound service in Wales staffed entirely by Consultant Radiologists. Before that, patients faced long NHS waits or had to travel to large private hospitals for the same scans.
Patients quickly asked us, "If you do scans this well, what else can you do?" We listened. Today — in response to overwhelming local demand — Acorn is a full private healthcare clinic offering Private GP consultations, joint injections (steroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP, Arthrosamid®), minor surgery (lump & bump removal), Carpal Tunnel surgery, hand surgery, private MRI, REMS bone density scans, over 100 blood tests, ECGs, and our specialist diagnostic ultrasound service that started it all — all under one roof, all consultant-led.
In 2025, we opened a second location in Cowbridge, bringing our care closer to patients across the Vale of Glamorgan. We've now seen over 7,000 patients, been featured by the BBC, and won Vale of Glamorgan Business of the Year for Professional Services.
Unlike other community clinics, our team and clinical work are heavily regulated by the General Medical Council, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales, and the Royal College of Radiologists' standards. That's the standard we hold ourselves to — and it's the standard you should expect.
Five things every patient gets.
The standards we hold ourselves to, every single appointment.
Self-referral
No GP referral needed for most services
Precise time
Your appointment starts on time, every time
Trusted & regulated
HIW regulated, GMC registered clinicians
Affordable care
All-inclusive pricing, no hidden fees
Exceptional care
4.9★ from over 500 verified reviews
You'll see a niche specialist — every time.
Our doctors are experts in their particular field of medicine, which means you'll only ever see a niche specialist. This way, you'll always get an accurate diagnosis.
Scans performed by Consultant Radiologists
Not technicians or trainees. UK-trained, Fellows of the Royal College of Radiologists, actively practising at leading hospitals.
One clinic, every service
Diagnostic imaging, GP, blood tests, injections and minor surgery — all under one roof, often available within 48 hours.
Award-winning
Vale of Glamorgan Business of the Year — Professional Services. Featured by the BBC. Trusted by GPs across South Wales for onward referral.
Reassuring environment
Clean, comfortable, and reassuring — the opposite of a hospital. The same warm welcome whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth.
Honest advice
We won't recommend treatments you don't need. If something looks straightforward, we'll tell you. If it doesn't, we'll explain why and what to do next.
Insurance accepted
Bupa, AXA, WPA, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna, Healix, Saga and Allianz. We'll help with your pre-authorisation paperwork.
Two convenient South Wales locations.
Our flagship Penarth clinic is 10 minutes from Cardiff city centre with free street parking. Cowbridge offers easy access to the Vale of Glamorgan.
Penarth
13 Washington Buildings, Stanwell Road,
Penarth, CF64 2AD
Cowbridge
Beauty Within, 10 High Street,
Cowbridge, CF71 7AG
Healthcare you can trust.
Self-refer to any of our services — most appointments within 48 hours. Or meet our team first.