Private healthcare · Cardiff & Penarth

Our services.

Self-referral. Same-week appointments. All-inclusive pricing. Diagnostic scans, GP consultations, joint injections, minor surgery and more — all delivered by consultant-led teams in our Penarth and Cowbridge clinics. Most insurers accepted.

No GP referral needed Most appts within 48 hrs HIW regulated Bupa · AXA · WPA · Vitality
7,000+Patients seen
AwardVale of Glamorgan Business of the Year
4.9 ★From 500+ reviews
48 hrsMost appointments within
What we do

Healthcare you can access today.

Three core service areas — all under one roof, all consultant-led.

Diagnostics

Find out what's going on, fast.

Ultrasound · MRI · REMS bone scan · Blood tests · ECG

Consultations

Speak to an experienced doctor without the wait.

Private GP · Membership · Virtual · Specialist clinics

Treatments

Resolve the problem at the source.

Joint injections · Lump removal · Hand surgery · Carpal tunnel

Our services

Every service, all in one place.

Self-refer to any service below. All prices are all-inclusive — no hidden fees.

Consultation

Private GP

Same-day or next-day GP appointments. Discuss any health concern, get tests, referrals or private prescriptions. Membership plans available.

From £95 Learn more
Treatment

Joint Injections

Ultrasound-guided injections for joint, tendon and soft-tissue pain. Steroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP, Arthrosamid® and more. Over 1,000 performed per year.

From £350 Learn more
Diagnostic

Ultrasound Scans

Diagnostic scans for joints, abdomen, pelvis, vascular and more — performed by Specialist Consultant Radiologists. Most scans reported on the day.

From £260 Learn more
Diagnostic

Private MRI

Detailed MRI imaging for orthopaedic, neurological and abdominal investigation. Quick access, no GP referral required.

From £435 Learn more
Diagnostic

REMS Bone Scan

Radiation-free bone density assessment for osteoporosis. Quick, painless, more accurate than DEXA in many cases. Suitable for any age.

£230 Learn more
Diagnostic

Blood Tests

Over 100 blood tests available — from Tired All The Time and Female Hormones to comprehensive Wellman screens. Results within 24-48 hours.

From £89 Learn more
Treatment

Lump & Bump Removal

Surgical removal of lipomas, cysts, moles, skin tags, warts & small hernias under local anaesthetic. Five experienced surgeons. Same-week pre-op.

Pre-op £75 Learn more
Treatment

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Local-anaesthetic carpal tunnel release surgery for hand and wrist nerve compression. Back to office work within 24-48 hours.

From £1,200 Learn more
Treatment

Hand Surgery

Specialist hand and wrist surgery — trigger finger, ganglion cysts, Dupuytren's, tendon repair. Consultant hand surgeon-led, bespoke treatment plans.

Bespoke pricing Learn more
Diagnostic

ECG

12-lead electrocardiogram with same-day GP interpretation. Useful for chest pain, palpitations, pre-op assessment or peace of mind.

From £95 Learn more
Why patients choose us

The Acorn Private Clinic experience.

Award-winning private healthcare in South Wales, regulated by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales.

Self-referral, fast access

No GP referral required for most services. Self-refer directly online — most appointments within 48 hours.

Consultant-led

Scans by Consultant Radiologists. Surgery by experienced surgeons. GP appointments with senior, full-trained doctors — not trainees.

Transparent, all-inclusive pricing

What you see is what you pay. All prices include the consultation, procedure, sterile equipment and follow-up where applicable.

HIW regulated

Regulated by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales. Rigorous clinical governance standards. Full clinical insurance.

Award-winning

Vale of Glamorgan Business of the Year — Professional Services. 4.9★ from 500+ verified patient reviews. Featured by BBC.

Insurance accepted

Bupa, AXA Health, WPA, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna, Healix, Saga and Allianz. We'll help with your pre-authorisation paperwork.

Don't wait. Get the care you need.

Self-refer to any of our services online — most appointments within 48 hours. Or call us if you'd prefer to speak.