Spire Bushey Hospital
Private CQC: Good
Bushey Hospital, Bushey WD23 1RD
SpaMedica Watford
Private CQC: Good
Part Ground Floor & Whole First Floor, St Andrews, Watford WD24 4WH
Unit 42B, Watford WD17 2UB
Langley House Inpatient Unit
NHS CQC: No published rating
698 St. Albans Road, Watford WD25 9FG
28 Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8AJ
Watford General Hospital
NHS CQC: Requires improvement
Vicarage Road, Watford WD18 0HB
Specialist clinics in Watford at a glance
HealthWise lists 6 specialist clinics in Watford, across 5 postcode areas including WD25, WD17, WD18, WD23. All of them are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
CQC ratings
Of these, 2 rated Good, 1 rated Requires improvement, and 3 have not yet been rated or did not need a rating. The most recent inspection among them was on 6 September 2022. Ratings come from the CQC and can change after each inspection, so check the clinic's current report before you book.
NHS and private
Where we know how a clinic is funded: 2 NHS, 4 private.
Where they are
- WD25: 2 clinics
- WD17: 1 clinic
- WD18: 1 clinic
- WD23: 1 clinic
- WD24: 1 clinic
Rated Good or Outstanding
- Spire Bushey Hospital: CQC Good, Private
- SpaMedica Watford: CQC Good, Private
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Specialist Medical guide. To see every clinic in Watford, browse the full Watford directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 6 specialist clinics in Watford, in postcode areas including WD25, WD17, WD18. All are registered with the CQC.
2 rated Good, 1 rated Requires improvement, and 3 without a published rating. Ratings are set by the Care Quality Commission and can change after each inspection.
Yes. 2 listed clinics offer NHS care. Check each clinic's listing for how to access its NHS services.
Usually yes — a referral from a GP (NHS or private) is common and helps the consultant understand your history, though some clinics accept self-referral. If you have private medical insurance, check whether a referral and pre-authorisation are required.
Consultants should be on the GMC's specialist register for their field, which you can check on the General Medical Council website. The clinic or hospital should also be registered with and rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Yes. You might see a consultant privately for a faster assessment and then continue treatment on the NHS, or vice versa. Good clinics will share information with your GP, with your consent, so your care stays joined up.