Spire Bushey Hospital is at Heathbourne Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire WD23 1RD. It sits on the Hertfordshire/North London border in the Bushey Heath area, near the A41 and M1 Junction 5. The hospital serves a catchment covering Bushey, Watford, Elstree, Borehamwood, Radlett, Stanmore, Edgware, Harrow, Pinner and surrounding areas. Free on-site parking is available for patients and visitors.

Yes — these are all names for the same hospital. “Spire Bushey Hospital” is the current official Spire Healthcare branding, but locals and older online listings often use “Bushey Spire”, “The Spires Bushey”, or “Bushey Spires” — these all refer to the same site at Heathbourne Road, WD23 1RD. The “Spires” naming comes from the hospital’s pre-rebrand name before Spire Healthcare’s national consolidation.

The Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre is a separate Spire Healthcare facility at Centennial Park, Elstree — not at the main Heathbourne Road hospital. It’s dedicated to outpatient diagnostics (MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography) and consulting rooms for outpatient appointments. If you’ve been referred for a scan or consultation under “Spire Bushey”, always check whether your appointment is at the main hospital or the Diagnostic Centre — patients regularly attend the wrong site.

The postcode for Spire Bushey Hospital is WD23 1RD. Full address: Heathbourne Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire WD23 1RD. The Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre is at a separate location at Centennial Park, Elstree — confirm directly with the hospital which site your appointment is at before travelling.

Yes — Spire Bushey has free on-site parking for patients and visitors. The car park is generally well-sized for the hospital’s outpatient and visiting volumes. Both the main Heathbourne Road site and the Diagnostic Centre at Centennial Park have parking. Patients without cars typically take taxis from nearby stations including Stanmore (Jubilee Line) and Bushey National Rail.

All major UK private medical insurers list Spire Bushey, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA, The Exeter, Saga, and Freedom — but specific access depends on your plan tier. Comprehensive plans typically include Spire Bushey on their open hospital list; lower-tier “Guided” or “Essential” plans may exclude the hospital or restrict access. Always confirm directly with your insurer that Spire Bushey is covered under your specific plan before booking. Compare insurance quotes here.

Self-pay costs at Spire Bushey vary widely by procedure. Indicative 2026 ballparks: consultation £200-£300; MRI £400-£700; CT £500-£900; ultrasound £200-£350; cataract surgery £2,500-£3,500 per eye; hernia repair £2,500-£4,000; hip replacement £13,000-£16,000; knee replacement £13,500-£16,500; bunion surgery £4,500-£5,500. Always get a fixed-price written quote covering consultation, surgery, anaesthetic, hospital fee, follow-ups and physiotherapy where relevant before committing.

Spire Bushey is a multi-specialty private hospital offering consultant-led services across orthopaedics, cardiology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, plastic surgery, general surgery, paediatrics, oncology, physiotherapy, and on-site diagnostics (MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography, blood tests). Private GP appointments are also available. The hospital provides inpatient, day-case, and outpatient care.

The most reliable approach is the official Spire Healthcare consultant finder on spirehealthcare.com, which lets you search by specialty and confirm a consultant practises at Spire Bushey. Cross-reference with the GMC Specialist Register (free public search) to verify their specialty registration, and check patient reviews on Doctify or Top Doctors. For complex conditions, confirm the consultant’s sub-specialism matches your specific need. For broader guidance see our how to choose a private consultant guide.

Yes — Spire Bushey treats NHS patients under partnership contracts with local NHS trusts. NHS patients are treated free of charge under standard NHS terms using the same consultants and facilities as private patients. Access is via NHS referral only (typically through your NHS GP). NHS contracts at private hospitals usually cover specific routine procedures rather than the hospital’s full range of services. NHS patients typically don’t get a private room as standard.

For current contact details, the most reliable source is the official Spire Healthcare website — search “Spire Bushey Hospital” on spirehealthcare.com. The main hospital reception, outpatients department, and Diagnostic Centre at Centennial Park have separate contact points. Always confirm the correct contact for your specific appointment type (consultation, scan, surgery admission) directly with the hospital. Phone lines are typically busiest 8:30am-10am and 4-5pm.

Spire Bushey is typically included on Bupa’s hospital list — but specific access depends on whether your Bupa plan uses Extended Choice or Essential Access hospital tiers. Extended Choice plans usually include Spire Bushey; some Essential Access plans may exclude it. Always confirm directly with Bupa before booking. See our Bupa hospital list explained guide for full detail on Bupa’s hospital tiers.

Spire Bushey is typically included on AXA Health’s hospital list — but specific access depends on whether your AXA plan uses Guided or Foundation hospital options. Always confirm with AXA Health directly before booking, particularly if you hold a guided-consultant plan. See our AXA hospital list explained guide for full detail on AXA’s hospital tiers.

Spire Healthcare offers self-referral MRI scans at many of its UK hospitals including Spire Bushey, typically via the Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre at Centennial Park. Self-referral usually requires you to be over 18 and not pregnant. Some scan types still require a clinician referral or symptom assessment. For broader UK context see our do I need a GP referral for a private MRI guide and UK private referral guide.