Bupa has agreed to acquire King Edward VII’s hospital, an independent private hospital situated in the Harley Street district of central London, UK.
The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
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King Edward VII’s hospital features three operating theatres, 56 beds, a diagnostic medical clinic and a specialised outpatient facility inaugurated in 2022.
The hospital provides a range of services, including inpatient services, day case procedures, diagnostics and outpatient care.
It has expertise in digestive health, urology, women’s health, musculoskeletal health, ophthalmology and dermatology services.
The inclusion of King Edward VII’s hospital into the Bupa portfolio comes after the acquisition of New Victoria hospital in August 2025.
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By GlobalDataThree Bupa hospitals, with New Victoria’s specialised units for gastroenterology and gynaecology, Cromwell hospital’s dedicated cardiac, orthopaedic and cancer care units, and King Edward VII, create a comprehensive hub for Bupa patients in London.
Bupa stated that the three hospitals will provide access to complete specialist care, allowing for both treatment and diagnosis to occur within its facilities.
Bupa Health Services general manager Sarah Melia stated: “We will be delighted to welcome King Edward VII’s hospital into Bupa, as the third hospital within our network as we expand our secondary care footprint within London.
“The addition of King Edward VII’s hospital creates a hub of specialist services within the London region for our customers and patients, enabling them to get fast access to care within Bupa.
“We’re excited for the shared health innovation that this hub creates, as well as a premium proposition for healthcare professionals offering greater access to new treatment techniques and best practice through greater collaboration and sharing across the hospital network.”
