Spire Wellesley Hospital
Private hospital · Southend-on-Sea
Spire Wellesley Hospital is a private hospital in Southend-on-Sea, run by Spire Healthcare. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- CQC rating
- Good (published 6 March 2023)
- Telephone
- 01702 462944
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 Spire Wellesley 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
791Joint 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
791Joint 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: 01702 462944
Contact the hospital to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Spire Wellesley Hospital
Eastern Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 4XH
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Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website, checked 24 October 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Prittlewell about 21 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Wellsley Hospital, Fossetts Way, about 2 minutes' walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
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.
Book, change or complain
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- Get an email when CQC inspects this hospital
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About this hospital
| Provider | Spire Healthcare Limited |
|---|---|
| Type | Private hospital |
| NHS or private | Private hospital (independent sector) |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
More details
| CQC location ID | 1-129798487 |
|---|
Official website: Spire Wellesley 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.
| Area | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Good | 6 March 2023 |
| Caring | Good | 12 September 2018 |
| Effective | Good | 12 September 2018 |
| Responsive | Good | 12 September 2018 |
| Safe | Good | 6 March 2023 |
| Well-led | Outstanding | 6 March 2023 |
Some areas were last rated in an earlier inspection, so the dates differ.
Read the CQC report for Spire Wellesley Hospital
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for Spire Wellesley Hospital?
Telephone: 01702 462944.
What is the CQC rating of Spire Wellesley Hospital?
The latest overall CQC rating is Good, published 6 March 2023.
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