Bupa is buying King Edward VII’s Hospital, an independent private hospital located within the Harley Street health district of central London.
The transaction is expected to complete by the end of 2025 and follows the acquisition of New Victoria Hospital in August 2025.
It also continues the approach of the insurer purchasing medical facilities as part of its connected care agenda.
Bupa noted that patients will see no change to the care they are used to at King Edward VII’s Hospital and all appointments and treatment will go ahead as planned.
King Edward VII’s Hospital has 56 beds, three operating theatres and specialist outpatient and diagnostic medical clinic that opened in 2022.
It offers outpatient, diagnostics, day case and inpatient services and specialises in musculoskeletal, women’s health, urology, and digestive health, as well as offering a wide range of additional services, including ophthalmology and dermatology.
Sarah Melia, general manager of Bupa Health Services, said: “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.”
Sir Richard Sykes, chairman of the board of trustees of King Edward VII’s Hospital, said: “Becoming part of Bupa will mean the hospital will be able to continue its distinctive tradition of excellence and care.
“Our charity, which has operated the King Edward VII’s Hospital since 1899, will now focus entirely on the valuable work of supporting the health of veterans and their families. We look forward to developing new ways of supporting the health needs of those who have served our country and their families.”
Jeremy Butler, CEO of King Edward VII’s Hospital, added: “We are pleased to be joining Bupa and look forward to becoming part of Bupa Health Services. By creating greater access to speciality care, we aspire to attract more patients and experts to the hospital.”
