Spire Washington Hospital rated ‘Good’ across all areas in CQC inspection
23 April 2026
- Patients treated with care and compassion
- Care based on the latest evidence and good practice
- Culture of learning and development
Spire Washington Hospital has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following an unannounced inspection on 14 October 2025.
The hospital received ‘Good’ ratings in all areas for being safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.
The inspectors said the service worked with the local community to always deliver the best possible care. Care was based on the latest evidence and good practice. Patients were always involved in decisions about their care and were treated with kindness and compassion.
Spire Washington was praised for its good learning culture, with staff receiving training and regular appraisals to maintain high-quality care. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles.
People knew how to give feedback and were confident the service took it seriously and acted on it.
Andrew Johnson, Hospital Director at Spire Washington, said:
“The CQC’s ‘Good’ overall rating demonstrates the dedication of our whole hospital team to delivering excellent personalised care to our patients with kindness and compassion. As the inspectors said, we have a strong focus on training and development to ensure we maintain a high-quality service.”
98% of Spire Healthcare’s inspected hospitals and clinics are rated ‘Good,’ ‘Outstanding’ or the equivalent by health inspectors in Scotland, England and Wales.
The full CQC report on Spire Washington can be read here.