About Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, located at Impington just north of Cambridge, is one of the region's principal private hospitals. Part of Spire Healthcare, it provides planned treatment across specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, cancer care, ENT and ophthalmology, with comprehensive outpatient clinics and on-site imaging supporting rapid diagnosis.
Many consultants also hold posts at Cambridge's teaching hospitals. Patients stay in private en-suite rooms with consultant-led care and dedicated nursing teams, and on-site physiotherapy supports recovery. The hospital treats patients using private medical insurance as well as self-funding patients, with fixed prices for many common procedures.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- Oncology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Gastroenterology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- On-site physiotherapy
- Fast access to diagnostics such as MRI and CT
- Free on-site parking
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Spire Cambridge Lea 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 East of England
- Fitzwilliam Hospital
- Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
- Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital
- Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital
- Oaks Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital NHS or private?
Spire Cambridge Lea 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 Cambridge Lea Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Spire Healthcare facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Spire Cambridge Lea 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 Cambridge Lea 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 Cambridge Lea Hospital's CQC rating?
Spire Cambridge Lea 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.