The Ridgeway Hospital

The Ridgeway is a private hospital based in Wroughton at the edge of Swindon, that offers treatments and services for patients from across the counties of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

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Location

Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DD

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Phone

Reception: 01793 814848
Opening hours

8 am - 8 pm
Car parking

122 parking spaces, including six disabled spaces

Welcome to The Ridgeway Hospital – Trusted Local Care Since 1984

The Ridgeway Hospital has proudly served the local community for over 40 years, earning a strong reputation for delivering fast, expert diagnosis and treatments across both routine and complex conditions.

In June 2022, we were rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), who described our services as effective and well-led. They also praised our team for treating patients with compassion and kindness, and for involving both patients and their families in care decisions - helping people feel informed and confident throughout their treatment journey.

Previously known as BMI The Ridgeway Hospital, we are now part of Circle Health Group - the UK’s largest private hospital provider, with over 54 sites nationwide and a track record for award-winning patient care.

Our hospital supports a wide range of services - from routine investigations to complex surgery - delivered by expert consultants and supported by dedicated nursing teams. We have a Resident Medical Officer on-site 24/7, ensuring continuous care in a friendly, comfortable environment. We have 53 beds, including 31 private en-suite rooms for those staying overnight, and three theatres, one of which houses the advanced Stryker Nav Suite used for image-guided surgery.

In 2021 we refurbished our Endoscopy Suite to offer our patients a dedicated endoscopy facility in a calm and welcoming atmosphere, with patient privacy at the forefront of its design. All pre and post endoscopy care is delivered in individual en-suite rooms which ensure privacy, dignity and confidentiality are maintained throughout the patient stay.

The Ridgeway Hospital has recently undergone significant development to meet the growing needs of our patients, including:

Increased outpatient consultation capacity
Three new outpatient treatment rooms
An expanded Oncology Unit
A fully refurbished Physiotherapy Gym
Two entrances for easy access: Moormead (front) and Atrium (rear)

Most recently, we are proud to announce the arrival of Mazor™ Robotics technology, a groundbreaking advancement in spinal surgery. This system enhances surgical accuracy, shortens procedure time, and improves patient outcomes.

Our Imaging Suite offers a full range of diagnostics, including:

1.5T MRI Scanner
CT Scanner
Same-day X-ray appointments
Ultrasound

We aim to see patients for MRI scans within 10 days, with prices starting from £460, depending on the scan area. Going private can provide a welcome alternative to long NHS waiting lists, helping patients access answers and, if needed, treatment plans more quickly.

Our Physiotherapy team focuses on overall wellbeing, combining health screening, fitness, and rehabilitation. The department includes, a fully equipped gym, with multiple treatment rooms. No GP referral is needed, and you can now book online so you can book a time that suits you.

Opened in 2022, our Ambulatory Day Care Suite was designed with today’s healthcare advancements in mind. Many procedures that previously required overnight stays can now be safely done as day cases. Patients typically return home within four hours, following personalised aftercare in a relaxing, purpose-built space.

Discover our fixed price packages which include an initial consultation, treatment and aftercare.

If you are paying for treatment yourself, we offer flexible payment options to help you spread the cost over months, or even years.

You can use our repayment calculator to find out what these instalments might be.

Department	Contact Number
Physiotherapy	01793 816016
Imaging	01793 816012
Enquiries	01793 814848

Our latest Patient Satisfaction scores*

96.8% patients said their overall experience of our service was good, or very good
98.1% patients would be likely or extremely likely to recommend their consultant to their friends or family
96.3% patients said their overall experience of the nursing care was very good, or excellent

Our Patient’s Experience Matters to Us

At the Ridgeway hospital, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care in a compassionate and welcoming environment. From the moment a patient walks through our doors, our goal is to make their visit as comfortable, respectful, and positive as possible.

To ensure we’re meeting - and exceeding - our patient’s expectations, we invite all our patients to share their experiences through our Patient Satisfaction Survey. This valuable feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve. We review every response carefully and use the insights to enhance our services, train our staff, and continually raise the standard of care we provide.

Our patients voice plays a vital role in shaping the future of the Ridgeway hospital.

Our patients help us grow and better serve our community.

*During the period of January to December 2024, The Ridgeway Hospital received 2421 questionnaires from patients admitted for treatment.

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GOOGLE MAP

From London:

M4 to Junction 15 (from London).
Take first left off roundabout towards Marlborough.
After approximately 1/2 mile, turn right into New road (B4005) to Chiseldon, just before garage. Follow Main Road through Chiseldon for approximately 2 miles to T Junction.
Turn right towards Wroughton. Follow Main Road down steep hill into Wroughton.
At mini roundabout (with Co-op supermarket on left) go straight on. The hospital is on right-hand side (opposite Carite, used cars forecourt).

From Bristol:

M4 motorway to Junction 16 (from Bristol).
Take third exit off roundabout - signposted to Wroughton. Next left signposted to Wroughton (Wharf Road).
Proceed along Wharf Road (at traffic lights) you will see Co-op supermarket opposite.
Turn left. Follow road straight across one mini roundabout.
Turn left at second roundabout (with another Co-op supermarket on left).
This is signposted to Swindon. Immediately on left is Carite, used cars forecourt.
The Ridgeway Hospital is just opposite on the right.

A number of bus services run from Swindon and surrounding areas, with Stagecoach bus routes 9 and 49 stopping outside the hospital.

Take third exit off roundabout - signposted to Wroughton. Next left signposted to Wroughton (Wharf Road).

The Ridgeway Hospital is a comfortable ten-minute drive from Swindon railway station, with a convenient taxi rank just outside. Alternatively, Swindon bus station is a moment’s walk away where you can follow instructions above.

Swindon has a great network of dedicated cycle paths, including the off-road National Cycle Route 45 which can be used to visit The Ridgeway Hospital in Wroughton.

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Frequently asked questions and other useful information

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find the information you need, so we've gathered a list of frequently asked questions about our hospitals and services

We offer flexible payment options via Chrysalis Finance, making private healthcare more affordable than you'd think. You can find more details here.
You will need to call the hospital you have booked your appointment with. To do this, you can find the phone number to your hospital on your appointment letter.
Please call the hospital where the patient is admitted, press zero for switchboard, and they will transfer your call to the patient’s room, or put you in touch with a nurse or a ward.
Yes, our hospitals have free WiFi access for our patients and visitors.
Once your appointment is booked, you can request to receive a confirmation email or letter with all the necessary information. To find the confirmation email, please search your email inbox for any message from [email protected].

You will also receive a text reminder 48 hours prior to your appointment with all the details you need. Please note that this will not be sent if the appointment is booked within 48 hours of the appointment date.

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Rating: 5 stars

Everything was very professional and on time. Having been very concerned about the procedure before coming in, I was made totally at ease by the staff.

Andrea - Google review
Rating: 5 stars

The surgical team who looked after me were incredible. My consultant Dr Payne was brilliant, supportive and informative!

Devon - Google review
Rating: 5 stars

I had a calm and caring experience, which is all you can ask for. I am very happy with my treatment.

Gary - Google review
Rating: 5 stars

From the moment I arrived, to the moment I left, I was greeted with kindness, courtesy and respect by everyone I encountered.

Paul - Google review

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- An Overview of the facilities at our hospital
  
  The Ridgeway Hospital has 56 beds. All patient rooms offer the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities and TV. Equipped to a high standard, the rooms provide a relaxed and comfortable environment, conducive to rapid recovery and convalescence.
  
  Our Imaging Suite offers a full and extensive range of services, including a 1.5T MRI Scanner, and a CT scanning facility as well as X-ray, available for same day appointments.
  
  The physiotherapy department incorporates fitness, health screening and well-being, along with a large, well equipped gymnasium and several treatment rooms.
  
  The hospital has three theatres, one of which is home to a Stryker Nav Suite which is a completely integrated computer assisted surgery solution with a ceiling-mounted camera that tracks instrumentation.
  
  In 2021 we refurbished our Endoscopy Suite to offer our patients a dedicated endoscopy facility in a calm and welcoming atmosphere, with patient privacy at the forefront of its design. All pre and post endoscopy care is delivered in individual en-suite rooms which ensures that privacy, dignity, and confidentiality are maintained throughout the patient stay. Our endoscopy service has received accreditation from the Joint Advisory Group (JAG), an independent regulator that assesses all endoscopy suites to make sure they are trusted, focused and sustainable.
  
  The Ambulatory Day Care Suite which we opened in January 2022, has been developed in line with modern healthcare needs, whereby techniques have improved so much that people who might overwise have needed an overnight stay after their surgery can now be offered aftercare treatment in a comfortable environment, before returning home the same day.
  
  Our facilities at the hospital enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery. This specialist expertise is supported by caring and professional medical staff, with dedicated nursing teams, and a Resident Medical Officer on duty 24 hours a day, providing care within a friendly and comfortable environment.
  
  The Ridgeway offers free parking for patients. We recommend that you allow more time to find a space during peak hours due to the high demand on our hospital services.
- Medication prescribed for NHS patients receiving treatment or consultations at Ridgeway Hospital will reflect the medicines included within the Local Health Economy formulary. Details of the formulary document can be found here. Circle Health Group sincerely thank the Pharmacy team for their permission to use this reference.
  
  To find out more about NHS Choose & Book programme please speak to your GP or contact the NHS Telephone Appointments Line on 0345 608 8888 with your Unique Booking Reference Number (UBRN), which is given to you by your GP.
  
  NHS Choose & Book Clinics:
  - Adult Cataract Clinic
  - Adult Colorectal Clinic
  - Adult Foot & Ankle Clinic
  - Adult General ENT Clinic
  - Adult General Urology
  - Adult Gynaecology Clinic
  - Adult Hand & Wrist Clinic
  - Adult Hernia Repair
  - Adult Hip Clinic
  - Adult Knee Clinic
  - Adult Shoulder & Elbow Clinic
  - Adult Spinal Clinic

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