Sussex Premier Health

What Sussex Premier Health does

Sussex Premier Health is a private healthcare provider operating across East Sussex and Kent in the United Kingdom, established in 2022 as the private patient division of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The organisation delivers consultant-led services across roughly fifteen specialty lines including orthopaedics, cardiology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, general surgery, urology, dermatology, men's and women's health, cosmetic surgery, physiotherapy, diagnostics (MRI, CT, ultrasound), and private GP appointments, with operations spanning four hospital sites in Hastings (headquarters), Bexhill, Eastbourne (co-located with Eastbourne District General Hospital), and Uckfield.

The provider has invested in advanced surgical technology platforms, notably being the first private hospital in the region to offer robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci Xi system (November 2024), followed by the ROSA Knee System for robotic total knee replacement (July 2025), Symbios custom-made hip replacements based on patient-specific CT and 3D modelling (July 2025), and the RayOne Galaxy AI-designed intraocular lens for cataract surgery (August 2025). In June 2026 it extended into paediatric specialty services via a Private Paediatric Allergy Clinic at Eastbourne.

The business model combines three payer streams: self-pay patients (consultation fees £200–£250 plus per-procedure pricing), private medical insurance patients billed through insurers, and NHS patients transferred from East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Distribution relies on GP and NHS referrals, phone and online booking, social media, and health webinars. Because Sussex Premier Health is wholly owned by a public NHS Trust, all profits generated from private services are reinvested into local NHS services rather than distributed to shareholders, distinguishing the entity from conventional for-profit private healthcare operators.

Name

Sussex Premier Health

Legal name

Sussex Premier Health (operated by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust)

Website

https://sussexpremierhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sussex Premier Health is a private healthcare provider in Sussex and Kent, UK, operated by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. It offers consultant-led specialist consultations, diagnostics, and advanced robotic-assisted surgery across four hospital sites, serving self-pay, insured, and NHS-referred patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/For-Profit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Primary Care Practices (HLAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Private healthcare services
• Consultant-led treatments
• Robotic-assisted surgery
• Diagnostic imaging scans
• Orthopaedic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Hastings

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Private Patient Services: Revenue from private patients paying for consultations, diagnostics, and treatments out-of-pocket through self-pay arrangements.
2. Private Medical Insurance: Revenue collected through private health insurance providers for covered consultations, procedures, and treatments.
3. NHS Patient Services: As part of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, profits from private services are reinvested into local NHS services rather than distributed to shareholders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sussex Premier Health is a private healthcare provider offering consultant-led diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures across multiple specialties including orthopaedics, cardiology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, general surgery, urology, women's and men's health, dermatology, physiotherapy, and private GP services. It operates four hospital/clinic locations in Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne, and Uckfield, and accepts self-pay patients, insured patients, and NHS patients transferring to private care.

Product overview

Sussex Premier Health is a private healthcare provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical services and treatments. The core offering consists of consultant-led services across multiple specialties including orthopaedics (bones and joints), cardiology, cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, general surgery, urology, women's health, men's health, dermatology, and diagnostics (scans and investigations). The hospital operates a network of facilities in Hastings, Bexhill, and Eastbourne. Advanced surgical offerings include robotic-assisted procedures using the da Vinci Xi® system and ROSA® Knee System, custom-made hip replacements via the Symbios system, and AI-designed RayOne® Galaxy™ lens implants for cataract surgery. Additional services include private GP appointments, health assessments, physiotherapy, and a dedicated Paediatric Allergy Clinic launched in 2026. As part of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, profits are reinvested into the local NHS rather than distributed to shareholders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private GP Service Private GP consultations providing fast access to primary care services for individuals seeking quicker appointments than NHS GP services.
• Bones and Joints / Orthopaedics Orthopaedic treatments including knee and hip replacements, robotic-assisted surgery, and fracture care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Cardiology Consultant-led cardiac assessments, diagnostics, and treatment for heart conditions.
• Cosmetic Surgery Private cosmetic surgery procedures including breast reduction and blepharoplasty.
• Eye Surgery and Treatments Ophthalmology services including cataract surgery with premium lens implants.
• Gastroenterology Digestive system diagnostics and treatments including gastroscopy and GI surgery.
• General Surgery General surgical procedures including hernia repair and tonsillectomy.
• Men's Health Urology and men's health services including prostate surgery and testicular cancer assessment.
• Women's Health Women's health services including gynaecology, endometriosis treatment, and hysterectomy.
• Skin Treatments Dermatology and skin lesion removal including mole, cyst, wart removal and skin cancer treatment.
• Urology Urological treatments and consultant-led urology services.
• Scans and Investigations Diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, and ultrasound scans.
• Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and physiotherapy services for recovery.
• Health Assessments Comprehensive health check-ups and assessments for early detection.
• Thyroid Test Blood tests to determine thyroid function for overactive or underactive thyroid.
• Tonsillectomy for Adults Surgical removal of tonsils for recurrent tonsillitis.
• Paediatric Allergy Clinic Private paediatric allergy testing with skin prick testing and personalised treatment plans for children ages 0-18.
• ROSA Knee System Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery using ROSA (Robotic Surgical Assistant) technology for enhanced precision tailored to patient anatomy.
• da Vinci Xi Robotic-Assisted Surgery Robotic-assisted surgical system for minimally invasive procedures, first in the region.
• Symbios Custom-Made Hip Replacement Patient-specific hip replacement using CT scans and 3D modelling for custom implant fitting matching unique patient anatomy.
• RayOne Galaxy Intraocular Lens for Cataract Surgery AI-designed intraocular lens implant for cataract surgery using non-diffractive spiral design for continuous vision.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.8% implant survival rate at 20 years for patients under 50 with Symbios custom hip replacement
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• East Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSussex Premier Health is owned and operated by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This unique arrangement means all profits generated by Sussex Premier Health are reinvested back into local NHS services rather than distributed to shareholders. The co-location with NHS facilities provides immediate access to emergency care if needed.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Practice Plus Group: Practice Plus Group operates private hospitals and surgical centres across the UK including in the South East, offering orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and general surgery to self-pay, insured, and NHS patients. Directly comparable as a regional private hospital operator serving NHS and private demand.
• KIMS Hospital: KIMS Hospital is an independent private hospital in Maidstone, Kent offering consultant-led care across orthopaedics, cardiology, general surgery, and other specialties. Highly comparable as a South East England private hospital serving insured and self-pay patients.
• Benenden Hospital: Benenden Hospital is a private hospital in Kent offering consultant-led diagnostics, surgery, and outpatient services to Benenden Health members and self-pay/insured patients. Directly comparable as a Kent-based private hospital with similar geographic and service profile.

Broad incumbents

• Spire Healthcare: Spire Healthcare is the UK's largest listed private hospital group with 39 hospitals nationwide offering consultant-led care across a broad range of specialties. Directly comparable to Sussex Premier Health as a multi-specialty private hospital operator accepting self-pay, insured, and NHS patients, but at significantly greater national scale.
• Circle Health Group: Circle Health Group runs over 50 private hospitals across the UK following its acquisition of BMI Healthcare, offering multi-specialty consultant-led services. Comparable as a national-scale private hospital competitor, though it operates for-profit.
• Nuffield Health: Nuffield Health operates over 35 private hospitals and 200+ fitness clubs across the UK, providing consultant-led private healthcare with self-pay and insured payment options. Comparable as a multi-specialty private hospital provider, though larger and more diversified.
• HCA Healthcare UK: HCA Healthcare UK operates prestigious private hospitals in London and Manchester including The Princess Grace, The Wellington, and The Lister, offering advanced private healthcare including robotic surgery. Comparable as a private hospital group deploying advanced surgical technology, though concentrated in major metros rather than regional markets.
• Ramsay Health Care UK: Ramsay Health Care operates a network of private hospitals across the UK offering a comprehensive range of specialties and treatments to insured and self-pay patients. Comparable multi-specialty private hospital operator with national footprint.

Regional players

• Sussex Medical Centre (or Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre equivalent): Smaller regional private clinics and orthopaedic day-surgery centres operating in the Sussex coastal area serve as regional competitors for self-pay orthopaedic and surgical demand. Comparable as geographically co-located private surgical providers.

Emerging players

• The Horder Centre: The Horder Centre is a specialist orthopaedic hospital in East Sussex offering hip/knee replacements and other musculoskeletal surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery. Directly comparable given overlapping geography and orthopaedic specialty focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SussexPremierHealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/100083241516953
• Instagraminstagram.com/sussexpremierhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sussex-premier-health

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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