Spire Thames Valley Hospital, Slough (2026): Services, Facilities & Insurance
A private Spire hospital on Wexham Street near Slough, on the Buckinghamshire/Berkshire border — with onsite MRI, CT and X-ray, a wide range of surgical specialties and a fertility service. Here’s an independent look at what’s on offer and how to be seen.
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Quick Overview: Spire Thames Valley Hospital
Spire Thames Valley Hospital is a private hospital run by Spire Healthcare, located on Wexham Street, Wexham, near Slough (SL3 6NH) on the Buckinghamshire/Berkshire border. It offers consultant-led private treatment across a wide range of specialties — including orthopaedics, cardiology, gynaecology, urology, general surgery, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery, oncology, ENT, gastroenterology and fertility — with onsite diagnostics including MRI, CT, digital X-ray and mammography, single en-suite rooms, an onsite pharmacy, onsite private GP services and free parking.
It serves Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Gerrards Cross and the wider Thames Valley, for both insured and self-pay patients. Note: it’s a private hospital and is separate from the neighbouring NHS Wexham Park Hospital. This independent guide covers the services and how to be seen. For exact prices and consultants, check directly with the hospital.
What this guide covers
If you’re considering private treatment around Slough, Windsor or the wider Thames Valley, Spire Thames Valley is one of the main private hospital options. This independent 2026 guide covers its facilities, specialties and practicalities. Going Private UK is editorially independent and not affiliated with Spire Healthcare; we may earn commission when readers compare health cover through our links, which funds our research but doesn’t affect our analysis.
About Spire Thames Valley Hospital
Spire Thames Valley is part of Spire Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest private hospital groups. Set in a quiet location on Wexham Street, it provides fast access to consultants and personalised treatment in a comfortable private setting. As with other Spire hospitals, most treatment is consultant-led and (other than self-referral diagnostics) usually requires a GP or specialist referral. It’s a long-established option for private patients across south Buckinghamshire and east Berkshire.
Facilities & Diagnostics
- Imaging & diagnostics onsite — MRI scanner, CT scanner, digital X-ray and mammography, plus other diagnostic tests
- Single en-suite rooms — private inpatient rooms with Wi-Fi
- Onsite pharmacy and onsite private GP services
- Theatres for day-case and inpatient surgery
- Remote consultations available alongside face-to-face appointments
- Free onsite parking
Onsite MRI and CT mean you can often get scans and results quickly — see how this compares in our guides to private MRI in the area and private cancer screening.
Specialties & Treatments
Spire Thames Valley covers a broad range of specialties, with treatment from first consultation through diagnostics to surgery and aftercare. According to its CQC profile, specialties include:
- Orthopaedics — including foot & ankle and hand & wrist surgery
- Cardiology — including cardiac stress echocardiograms
- Gynaecology and women’s health
- Urology, general surgery and colorectal (bowel) surgery
- Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery — see our private weight-loss surgery guide
- Oncology and breast surgery
- ENT, gastroenterology, dermatology, vascular, plastic & cosmetic surgery
- Physiotherapy, dietetics, psychology, allergy & immunology testing
For local context, compare with other private hospitals in Berkshire and the Slough area.
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Fertility & Bowel Care
- Fertility — Spire Thames Valley offers a fertility service; for the wider picture see our private fertility treatment guide.
- Bowel/endoscopy — it operates as a Bupa-accredited bowel diagnosis centre, with endoscopy delivered in line with JAG (Joint Advisory Group) accreditation — a recognised quality standard.
How to Be Seen & Costs
You can be seen as an insured or self-pay patient. As a Spire hospital, Spire Thames Valley is recognised by all the major UK insurers — but cover depends on your policy and hospital list, so always confirm the hospital is included and get pre-authorisation before booking. Most treatment requires a GP or consultant referral, though some diagnostics can be arranged directly.
💡 On pricing & insurance
We don’t publish a price list, as fees are bespoke (consultant, procedure, tests, length of stay). For an accurate figure, request a self-pay quote from the hospital or check published data via PHIN. For how insurance and upfront costs work, see our guides to the private hospital price list and paying upfront for private surgery, and compare Spire with Nuffield.
Location, Parking & the NHS Hospital Nearby
- Address: Spire Thames Valley Hospital, Wexham Street, Wexham, Slough SL3 6NH
- Parking: free onsite parking
- Serves: Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield and the wider Thames Valley
⚠️ Don’t confuse it with Wexham Park Hospital
There’s a large NHS hospital — Wexham Park Hospital — nearby in Slough (run by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust), which has an A&E. Spire Thames Valley (Wexham Street) is a separate, private hospital and does not have an A&E. If you need emergency care, go to the NHS A&E or call 999 — private hospitals are not for emergencies.
Reviews & Ratings
Rather than quote a single score (which changes over time), we’d suggest checking current, verified sources for the latest picture: the CQC for the hospital’s inspection rating, PHIN for published activity and patient-satisfaction data, and Google and Doctify for patient reviews. It’s also worth discussing your specific consultant and procedure directly, since experience varies by specialty.
The bottom line on Spire Thames Valley Hospital
Spire Thames Valley is a well-established private hospital for the Slough, Windsor and wider Thames Valley area — with onsite MRI, CT and X-ray, a broad range of surgical specialties, a fertility service and a JAG-accredited bowel/endoscopy centre, all with free parking and fast consultant access.
For self-pay, ask for a written quote; for insured treatment, confirm the hospital is on your list and get pre-authorised first.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Spire Thames Valley Hospital
Where is Spire Thames Valley Hospital?
It’s on Wexham Street, Wexham, near Slough, SL3 6NH — on the Buckinghamshire/Berkshire border. It has free onsite parking and serves Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Gerrards Cross and the wider Thames Valley. It’s separate from the nearby NHS Wexham Park Hospital.
Is Spire Thames Valley private or NHS?
It’s a private hospital run by Spire Healthcare. It is not an NHS hospital and does not have an A&E. The similarly-named Wexham Park Hospital nearby is the NHS hospital (run by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust) — they are separate.
What services does Spire Thames Valley Hospital offer?
A wide range of specialties including orthopaedics, cardiology, gynaecology, urology, general and colorectal surgery, bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, oncology, breast surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, dermatology, vascular, plastic and cosmetic surgery, physiotherapy, psychology, allergy testing and fertility — plus onsite MRI, CT, X-ray and mammography.
Does Spire Thames Valley have MRI and CT scanners?
Yes — it has onsite MRI, CT, digital X-ray and mammography, along with other diagnostic tests, so scans and results can often be arranged quickly.
How much does treatment cost at Spire Thames Valley?
Fees are bespoke and depend on the consultant, procedure, tests and length of stay, so we don’t publish a price list. Request a self-pay quote from the hospital, or check published data via PHIN, and confirm any insurance pre-authorisation first.
Does health insurance cover Spire Thames Valley Hospital?
As a Spire hospital, it’s recognised by all the major UK insurers, but cover depends on your policy and hospital list. Always confirm the hospital is included on your plan and get pre-authorisation before booking.
📚 Related Guides
Hospitals near Slough & the Thames Valley:
- Private Hospitals in Slough
- Private Hospitals in Berkshire
- Private Hospitals in Windsor
- Private Hospitals in Reading
Spire, scans & treatment:
- Spire Healthcare — Spire Thames Valley Hospital page (services & location); PHIN hospital profile (updated 2026); CQC inspection & specialties listing; Bupa Finder (bowel/endoscopy accreditation)
- Going Private UK independent editorial research (2026)
⚠️ Important Disclaimer & Editorial Independence
Going Private UK is an independent editorial site. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Spire Healthcare or Spire Thames Valley Hospital. Names and trademarks belong to their respective owners, used for descriptive purposes only. This guide is general information and is not medical advice.
Facilities, specialties, consultants, prices and ratings change over time — always confirm current details directly with the hospital before making any decision. We do not publish treatment prices as they are bespoke. Insurance recognition and coverage vary by policy and treatment — confirm with your insurer, including any excess, restriction or surcharge. This hospital is private and does not provide A&E/emergency care; for emergencies call 999 or go to an NHS A&E (such as the separate NHS Wexham Park Hospital nearby).
Commercial relationships: Going Private UK may receive commission when readers compare health insurance through our links — this funds independent research but does not affect our analysis.
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