Rivers Hospital

Private hospital · Sawbridgeworth

CQC: Good

Rivers Hospital is a private hospital in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, run by Ramsay Health Care UK Operations. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.

At a glance

CQC rating
Good (published 25 March 2019)
Telephone
01279 600282

Information checked 16 October 2026.

Urgent help

In a medical emergency call 999 or go to an NHS A&E. A private hospital urgent care centre is not an emergency department.

Procedures at this hospital

Published figures for Rivers Hospital from national audits and NHS statistics, from the UK Hospitals Guide. Each guide page explains what the figures mean and compares hospitals in the East of England. This is not a ranking.

Figures for this hospital

  • Hip replacement

    973Joint replacements, all joints, 2025 (NJR)

    Middle hospital in the East of England: 752.5750 to 999. NJR outlier analysis (90-day mortality and revision rates): Not identified as an outlier
  • Knee replacement

    973Joint replacements, all joints, 2025 (NJR)

    Middle hospital in the East of England: 752.5750 to 999. NJR outlier analysis (revision rates): Not identified as an outlier

Sources: national clinical audits (NJR, NHFD, NELA, SSNAP, NATCAN, NVR) and NHS England statistics, under the Open Government Licence or CC BY 4.0. Data updated 26 October 2026.

Opening times

Opening days and times

Wards are staffed 24 hours a day for patients staying in hospital. Consultations, tests and outpatient appointments run at set times. Contact the hospital to book or to check opening times.

Appointments and access

Book an appointment

Book or enquire on the hospital website

Link found on the official website, checked 24 October 2026.

Contact

Main telephone

Telephone: 01279 600282

Contact the hospital to book or to ask about appointments.

Location and travel

Address and map

Rivers Hospital
High Wych Road
High Wych
Sawbridgeworth
CM21 0HH

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Public transport and parking

Getting here by public transport

There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:

  • Harlow Mill about 31 minutes' walkNational Rail

Nearest bus stop: Rivers Hospital, High Wych Road, about 1 minute's walk.

We do not have details of parking or Blue Badge spaces here. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.

Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Facilities

We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.

Visiting

Visiting times and rules are set by each ward. Check with the hospital before you visit.

About this hospital

About Rivers Hospital
ProviderRamsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
TypePrivate hospital
NHS or privatePrivate hospital (independent sector)
Local authorityEast Hertfordshire
More details
CQC location ID1-128733105

Official website: Rivers Hospital website

Hospital services and payment

Urgent care and planned treatment

This is a private hospital and it is not an emergency service. In an emergency, call 999 or go to an NHS A&E.

Most treatment here is planned in advance. You can book a consultation yourself if you are paying, or through your health insurer, who may ask for a GP referral first.

Some private hospitals also treat NHS patients. If your GP refers you through the NHS and you choose this hospital, your NHS treatment here is free.

Some private hospitals run a paid walk-in or urgent care clinic for minor problems. Check with the hospital before you go.

CQC lists these regulated service types at this location:

  • Hospital

Service types are regulatory categories, not a full list of departments. Being registered for a service does not always mean it is running now. Check with the hospital.

Insurance and self-pay

Links found on the official website, checked 24 October 2026.

Regulation and quality

This location is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest published ratings are below.

CQC ratings
AreaRatingPublished
OverallGood25 March 2019
CaringGood25 March 2019
EffectiveGood25 March 2019
ResponsiveGood25 March 2019
SafeGood25 March 2019
Well-ledGood25 March 2019

Read the CQC report for Rivers Hospital

Frequently asked questions

What is the telephone number for Rivers Hospital?

Telephone: 01279 600282.

What is the CQC rating of Rivers Hospital?

The latest overall CQC rating is Good, published 25 March 2019.

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