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One of the UK’s leading independent private hospitals. Innovative, collaborative healthcare with our patients at the heart.

We specialise in orthopaedics, urology, women’s health and colorectal surgery.

29/08/2025

Planning to travel after surgery?

To support a safe recovery:
1. Allow adequate time to heal before undertaking long journeys.
2. Be vigilant in unfamiliar environments and protect surgical wounds.
3. Maintain gentle movement, stay hydrated, and follow your clinician's guidance.

Prioritising safety ensures your recovery continues smoothly while you travel.

28/08/2025

Bespoke, personal care at King Edward VII’s Hospital means encouraging you to support your body with foods that respect its natural rhythms and help you thrive.

As we look towards the cooler heat of September, Gastrointestinal Dietitian, Lucy Kerrison, shares her expert advice on gut-friendly picnic foods:

- Hummus with wholegrain crackers or vegetable sticks: fibre and plant-based protein for a balanced microbiome.
- Lentil or chickpea salad: rich in prebiotic fibre to support resilience.
- Sourdough with smoked salmon: easier to digest, with omega-3s for gut and brain health.
- Mixed berries: high in antioxidants and polyphenols.
- Live yogurt or kefir: calcium and beneficial bacteria for digestive balance.
- Nuts, seeds and dark chocolate: fibre, minerals and polyphenols combined.
- Fermented vegetables: natural sources of live bacteria.

Thoughtful, seasonal choices that allow nutrition to work in harmony with your body.

26/08/2025

Mrs Orli Rhodes, Registered Dietitian at King Edward VII’s Hospital, shares her expert guidance on maintaining healthy hydration habits:

- Prioritise water over caffeinated drinks; enhance naturally with lemon, mint or cucumber.
- Restore electrolytes with water-rich fruits and vegetables such as cucumber, melon and watermelon, alongside potassium-rich foods like bananas.
- Support digestive balance with fibre-rich meals, including leafy salads with protein, live yoghurt or kefir, and light soups with fresh herbs.

Thoughtful hydration is a vital step in elevating the body’s health and wellbeing. Consistent hydration sustains energy, supports digestion and strengthens resilience.

18/08/2025

If your pelvic floor is affecting your day-to-day life, you don’t have to manage it alone. Arrange a confidential assessment with our experts.

1 in 3 women will experience symptoms such as:
- Pelvic stress incontinence when you laugh, cough or lift
- A heavy or dragging sensation in the pelvis
- Persistent core or lower-back pain

Our Women’s Health team brings specialist physiotherapists, urogynaecologists and advanced imaging together under one roof, giving you a clear diagnosis and a personalised pathway - often without the need for surgery.

13/08/2025

Navigating the range of medical imaging technologies can seem daunting, so here is a concise guide to the main scanning machines in use today.

CT scan
Best for: Quickly identifying internal injuries, staging cancers and mapping blood vessels.
How it works: The scanner takes a rapid series of X-ray images from different angles and merges them into detailed cross-sectional “slices,” giving a clear view of bone, soft tissue and blood vessels in about 10–20 minutes.

Ultrasound
Best for: First-line assessment of the abdomen, pelvis, pregnancy, muscles, tendons and other soft-tissue concerns.
How it works: A handheld probe sends harmless high-frequency sound waves into the body; the returning echoes are converted into real-time images on a screen. Most examinations take 15 minutes to 1.5 hours and involve no radiation.

MRI
Best for: High-detail imaging of the brain, spine, joints and other soft-tissue structures when fine anatomical detail is essential.
How it works: A powerful magnet and radio-frequency pulses align hydrogen atoms in the body and then detect their signals, producing crisp, layered images without any ionising radiation. Scan times vary with the area examined and the level of detail required.

11/08/2025

MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray scans can uncover the cause of persistent symptoms, detect injuries you can’t see, monitor ongoing conditions, or even reveal early signs of disease before symptoms appear.

At King Edward VII’s Hospital, our expert radiologists and radiographers combine advanced technology with a calm, dignified experience. And with over 80% of reports delivered within 24 hours, your scan is more than an image - it’s the first step towards answers, an accurate diagnosis, and a treatment plan that’s right for you.

07/08/2025

Staff from King Edward VII's Hospital, including a dedicated team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, are walking in this year’s Shine Night Walk for Cancer Research UK on September 20th. Cancer affects so many lives, and the need for research has never been more urgent. We’re walking to raise vital funds that support groundbreaking research and bring us closer to a future where all cancers are cured.

Every donation, big or small, helps make a real difference. Thank you for your support.

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/kevii-sparkles

05/08/2025

Recognising how hormones influence your gut is an important step in managing symptoms effectively.

Bloating, cramping and constipation can all shift in sync with your cycle.
- In the days leading up to your period, rising progesterone may slow digestion, leaving you feeling heavy or sluggish.
- Just before or during your period, prostaglandins (inflammatory chemicals) can trigger more cramping and looser stools.

Our Women’s Health and Digestive Health teams work closely to support your body’s natural digestive rhythm. Whether you’re managing IBS, endometriosis, or hormone-linked digestive symptoms, at King Edward VII’s Hospital, we’re here to listen and personalise your care to bring lasting relief.

29/07/2025

When on holiday it is not uncommon to notice changes in our gut health.

Mr James Kinross, consultant colorectal surgeon at King Edward VII’s Hospital shares his best tips and tricks to avoid tummy troubles when travelling:

- Stay hydrated, sip water regularly, matching water to alcohol intake to prevent constipation.
- Eat mindfully, sample local dishes in moderation, but favour lean protein, cooked vegetables and whole grains.
- Go for a slow walk, a short stroll after eating helps food move through the gut and keeps bloating at bay.
- Snack wisely, bring gut‑friendly standbys such as bananas, rice cakes and plain crackers.
- Avoid excess fibre pre‑flight, high‑fibre beans, chickpeas and lentils ferment and cause gas at altitude.
- Minimise stress, use breathing exercises, meditation or light stretching to counter travel hassles.
- Carry essentials, pack any prescribed IBS medication or trusted supplements in your hand luggage so you’re covered.

24/07/2025

Strengthening exercises from disciplines like Pilates and yoga are important to help strengthen your muscles and support your joints. And both Pilates and yoga can help with flexibility, which improves your range of motion and lowers the risks of strains or tears.

Yoga can help with reducing stress, and some exercises can be low impact and focus on breathing and wellbeing.

Pilates exercises can be more intense, so might be helpful for sports training, such as training for a marathon.

Doing the same activity repeatedly puts strain on your body. Mix in different types of exercise – such as swimming, yoga or strength training – to allow different groups of muscles to rest and recover. This builds balanced fitness and helps prevent overuse injuries.

22/07/2025

If you menstruate, your body moves to a 28-day infradian rhythm. But if you don’t, our bodies typically follow a daily circadian rhythm, where testosterone rises and dips over 24 hours.

Even if meals and workouts are the same, stamina, focus and recovery can shift dramatically due to hormones.

Whether your energy peaks each morning or moves with the phases of the month, our consultants tailor nutrition, movement and recovery around you. Because personalised care begins with understanding how your body keeps time.

21/07/2025

Specialist Dietitian, Lucy Siobhan Kerrison, shares her top foods rich in live bacteria - such as kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso, can work wonders for our gut health. These fermented foods support digestion, boost metabolisms, and offer a wealth of nutritional benefits.

Raw sauerkraut, made from fermented cabbage, is rich in lactic acid bacteria. It's important to choose unpasteurised versions to ensure the beneficial live cultures remain active.

Kefir is a fermented dairy drink that naturally contains a diverse range of live bacterial cultures and yeasts, making it a powerful probiotic source.

Kimchi, a spicy Korean dish made from fermented cabbage and other vegetables like garlic, ginger, and chili, offers a variety of bacterial strains, along with added nutrients and prebiotics.

Miso is a savory paste made from fermented soybeans, often used in soups and dressings. Since its live cultures are sensitive to heat, it's best to add miso at the end of cooking to preserve its probiotic benefits.

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5-10 Beaumont Street
London
W1G6AA

Telephone

+442074674344

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http://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/

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Founded in 1899 this renowned, independent, charitable, acute Hospital attains the highest reputation founded on the medical and surgical skills of individually selected and most eminent Specialists, complemented by unparalleled standards of patient care and personal attention given by Matron, Ward Managers, a team of highly trained and dedicated Nurses and other Clinical and Non-Clinical Professionals.

King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes welcomes surgical and medical admissions from all private patients, insured or those who wish to pay their account personally and offers a wide range of fixed price packages for common surgical procedures accordingly.

Additionally, our charitable funds may provide reduced Hospital fees in the form of subsidies to ex-Service patients of all ranks with no qualifying period of service, their Spouses, ex-Spouses, Widows and Widowers. Further financial assistance may also be offered on application, to those of more limited means.