The intake fee at a 24-hour emergency hospital, before any diagnostics or treatment.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about £25–£53/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| London ENG | £115–£275 | |
| Cambridge ENG | £100–£235 | |
| Brighton ENG | £95–£225 | |
| Bristol ENG | £95–£220 | |
| Edinburgh SCT | £90–£215 | |
| Southampton ENG | £90–£205 | |
| Manchester ENG | £85–£205 | |
| York ENG | £85–£205 | |
| Aberdeen SCT | £85–£200 | |
| Birmingham ENG | £85–£195 | |
| Norwich ENG | £85–£195 | |
| Leeds ENG | £85–£195 | |
| Plymouth ENG | £80–£190 | |
| Liverpool ENG | £80–£190 | |
| Glasgow SCT | £80–£185 | |
| Cardiff WLS | £80–£185 | |
| Nottingham ENG | £80–£185 | |
| Sheffield ENG | £80–£185 | |
| Newcastle ENG | £80–£185 | |
| Swansea WLS | £80–£185 | |
| Belfast NIR | £75–£175 |
Nationally £85–£205 in 2026. London is the most expensive city we track; Belfast the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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