About Spire Washington Hospital
Spire Washington Hospital, located in Washington between Newcastle and Sunderland, provides private healthcare for patients across Tyne and Wear, County Durham and the wider North East. Part of Spire Healthcare, it focuses on planned treatment in specialties such as orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology, with outpatient clinics and on-site imaging.
Patients stay in private en-suite rooms and are treated by their chosen consultant with support from dedicated nursing staff, while on-site physiotherapy supports rehabilitation after surgery. The hospital carries out day-case and inpatient procedures and treats insured and self-funding patients, with fixed prices for many common operations.
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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
- Free on-site parking
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Spire Washington 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 North East
- Cobalt Treatment Centre
- Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital
- Nuffield Health Tees Hospital
- Tees Valley Treatment Centre
- Woodlands Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Spire Washington Hospital NHS or private?
Spire Washington 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 Washington Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Spire Healthcare facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Spire Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Hospital's CQC rating?
Spire Washington 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.