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The Rivers Hospital opened in 1992 and is equipped with the latest medical facilities for diagnosis and treatment. It has very high quality clinical standards including effective infection prevention measures.
Rivers Hospital specialises in physiotherapy and orthopaedic procedures such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement.
All patient rooms are en suite and the hospital's private patients benefit from extras such as A la carte menus and Sky TV.
By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. The five fully equipped theatres with ultra clean air technology are particularly suitable for orthopedic procedures offered such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement. A brand new day surgery suite is suitable for minor surgery and endoscopy procedures.
Services are consultant led and flexible appointment times are offered, including out of hours. A rigorous vetting procedure ensures that only suitably qualified and experienced surgeons are granted practicing privileges.
The hospital is strictly regulated and audited by the Care Quality Commission, the government body responsible for maintaining standards, and holds a National Joint Registry (NJR) - Gold Award.
In 2009, the hospital was named as one of the top healthcare employers in the UK. The hospital was honoured in the Healthcare 100, organised by national magazines Nursing Times and Health Service Journal. The Rivers was awarded 4th place in the poll, which is judged by the views of employers and their staff, and analysed by leading research firm Ipsos MORI. The poll was open to all healthcare providers nationwide, including the whole of the NHS and independent healthcare providers.
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, one of the sponsors of the awards, said: ‘A good employer and good people management means better safety and quality of care’ for patients.
The Rivers also won the Customer Care award in the Harlow and District Business Awards in 2010.
In 2015 Rivers Hospital was honoured to be awarded The Patients’ Choice 2014 award by Private Healthcare UK for the second year running.
The Rivers offers a wide range of services through the NHS Choose & Book system, and via PCT referral management centres. Patients selecting this hospital will benefit from:
• Dedicated NHS patient co-ordinators
• High quality clinical and professional services
• Consultant led care
• Focus on cleanliness and effective infection control measures
• Caring, friendly staff who respect patient needs
• Flexible appointment times
• Free car parking
• Free TV
• No mixed sex wards
New and innovative changes to pathways for spinal patients has helped to ensure that patients receive a more accurate diagnosis and reduces the amount of surgical intervention needed Mr Sion Lewis, a leading Orthopaedic Surgeon, told a conference.
More and more people are realising the benefit of private healthcare, which can mean fast access to expert treatment, whenever you need specialist care. Now it has just become even easier to “go private” without medical insurance at Rivers Hospital.
Rivers Hospital welcomes both patients that have private medical insurance and those that wish to pay independently.
Patients can either pay for the treatment in full at the beginning, or pay a deposit and pay the remaining once the treatment has been completed
The Rivers Hospital offers full package treatment plans that include all of the costs in an easy to understand format.
Insured patients are required to check with their insurance provider if they are covered for the chosen treatment. Patients should also request a claim form or pre-authorisation letter from their insurer.
Profile: Rivers Hospital - Ramsay Health Care UK authored by Jacky Cann, an experienced healthcare writer. Last updated: 10/04/2026
Healthcare information reviewed on 30/03/2025 by LaingBuisson's Digital Operations Manager Ben Reed.
Next review scheduled for 30/03/2026