About Spire Dunedin Hospital
Spire Dunedin Hospital is located close to Reading town centre and has served patients across Berkshire for many years. Part of Spire Healthcare, it focuses on planned, elective treatment in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology, with outpatient clinics and on-site imaging supporting prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Patients receive consultant-led care in private en-suite rooms with dedicated nursing support, and on-site physiotherapy helps patients recover after surgery. The hospital carries out day-case and inpatient procedures and treats patients with private medical insurance alongside those paying for their own treatment, with fixed prices for many operations.
Reviews & ratings
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- On-site physiotherapy
- On-site imaging and diagnostics
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Spire Dunedin 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 East
- Ashtead Hospital
- Benenden Hospital
- Berkshire Independent Hospital
- Blakelands Treatment Centre
- Chaucer Hospital
- Chelsfield Park Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Spire Dunedin Hospital NHS or private?
Spire Dunedin 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 Dunedin Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Spire Healthcare facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Spire Dunedin works with 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 Dunedin 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 Dunedin Hospital's CQC rating?
Spire Dunedin 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.