About Spire Bristol Hospital
Spire Bristol Hospital, in the Redland area of the city, is one of the South West's principal private hospitals. Part of Spire Healthcare, it provides planned treatment across specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, cardiology, ENT and ophthalmology, with extensive outpatient clinics and on-site imaging supporting rapid diagnosis and treatment planning.
Patients are treated by consultants of their choice and stay in private en-suite rooms with dedicated nursing support, while on-site physiotherapy aids rehabilitation. The hospital carries out day-case and inpatient surgery and treats patients using private medical insurance as well as self-funding patients, with fixed prices for many procedures.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- Cardiology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- On-site physiotherapy
- Fast access to diagnostics such as MRI and CT
- On-site parking
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Spire Bristol Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Spire Healthcare facilities), get a GP or direct-access referral, then pre-authorise the treatment with your insurer.
Self-pay
Ask the hospital for a fixed-price package quote — most offer them for common procedures, with payment plans often available.
NHS-funded
Some private hospitals treat NHS patients for certain procedures. Ask your GP whether choosing this hospital through the NHS e-Referral system is possible for your treatment.
Other private hospitals in South West
- Bath Clinic
- Bodmin Treatment Centre
- Duchy Hospital
- Mount Stuart Hospital
- New Hall Hospital
- Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Spire Bristol Hospital NHS or private?
Spire Bristol Hospital is a private hospital, part of Spire Healthcare. Some private hospitals also treat NHS-funded patients for certain procedures under the NHS e-Referral system — ask your GP whether that's an option for your treatment.
Can I be treated at Spire Bristol Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Spire Healthcare facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Spire Bristol works with all major UK health insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at Spire Bristol Hospital without insurance?
Yes — most private hospitals, including this one, offer fixed-price self-pay packages for common procedures, often with payment plans available. Ask the hospital directly for a quote.
What is Spire Bristol Hospital's CQC rating?
Spire Bristol Hospital is rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator for health and social care providers. Ratings can change after inspections — see the reviews section on this page for the current figure and source.