About Spire Leicester Hospital
Spire Leicester Hospital, located in Oadby on the south-eastern edge of the city, provides private healthcare for patients across Leicestershire. Part of Spire Healthcare, it offers planned treatment in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, cardiology, ENT and ophthalmology, with comprehensive outpatient clinics and on-site imaging.
Patients are treated by consultants of their choice in private en-suite rooms, with dedicated nursing teams and on-site physiotherapy supporting recovery after surgery. The hospital undertakes day-case and inpatient procedures and welcomes patients using private medical insurance as well as those funding their own treatment, with fixed prices for many operations.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- Cardiology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- 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 Leicester 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 Midlands
- Boston Treatment Centre
- Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital
- Nuffield Health Derby Hospital
- Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
- Practice Plus Group Hospital, Barlborough
- Spire Nottingham Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Spire Leicester Hospital NHS or private?
Spire Leicester 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 Leicester Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Spire Healthcare facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Spire Leicester is recognised by major UK insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at Spire Leicester 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 Leicester Hospital's CQC rating?
Spire Leicester 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.