About King Edward VII's Hospital
King Edward VII's Hospital is an independent charitable hospital in Marylebone, central London, founded in the late nineteenth century. It focuses on planned surgery and medicine, with particular strengths in orthopaedics, urology, women's health, digestive health and pain management. Through its charitable arm it has a long tradition of supporting veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces with subsidised care.
The hospital offers a calm, personal environment with private en-suite rooms and consultant-led treatment supported by experienced nursing staff. Outpatient clinics, imaging and physiotherapy sit alongside its surgical services, allowing patients to move from diagnosis to treatment and recovery in one place. Insured and self-funding patients are both welcome.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- General surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Pain management
- ENT
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- On-site physiotherapy
- Charitable support for veterans
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access King Edward VII's Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Independent facilities), get a GP or direct-access referral, then pre-authorise the treatment with your insurer.
Self-pay
Ask the hospital for a fixed-price package quote — most offer them for common procedures, with payment plans often available.
NHS-funded
Some private hospitals treat NHS patients for certain procedures. Ask your GP whether choosing this hospital through the NHS e-Referral system is possible for your treatment.
Other private hospitals in London
- Cancer Centre London
- Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
- Cromwell Hospital
- Fortius Clinic London
- Hendon Hospital
- Kings Oak Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is King Edward VII's Hospital NHS or private?
King Edward VII's Hospital is a private hospital, part of Independent. Some private hospitals also treat NHS-funded patients for certain procedures under the NHS e-Referral system — ask your GP whether that's an option for your treatment.
Can I be treated at King Edward VII's Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Independent facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. King Edward VII's Hospital works with major UK insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at King Edward VII's Hospital without insurance?
Yes — most private hospitals, including this one, offer fixed-price self-pay packages for common procedures, often with payment plans available. Ask the hospital directly for a quote.
What is King Edward VII's Hospital's CQC rating?
King Edward VII's Hospital is rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator for health and social care providers. Ratings can change after inspections — see the reviews section on this page for the current figure and source.