Receiving Visitors

To protect our patients we need to limit visitors to our hospital. We recommend virtual visits where possible.

From Monday 16th May 2022 you will be allowed two named visitors as an inpatient. Your visitors must show proof of a negative rapid coronavirus test/Lateral Flow Device (LFD) Test within 24 hours of their visit.

All visitors are required to wear a mask in the hospital, and are not allowed to eat or drink within the patient’s room.

No children are permitted to visit.

The health, safety and well-being of our patients, family, carers and staff remain our absolute priority.

Visitors for outpatients

Outpatients may be permitted one visitor or escort except in Charterhouse Annexe due to limited seating space.

Staff will try to avoid disturbing you during these times, so you can enjoy your meal:

• Breakfast: 08:00 – 08:45
• Lunch: 12:30 – 13:30
• Dinner: 18:15 – 18:45

We ask that when visiting the Hospital as a guest of a patient, you respect all other patients by following these simple guidelines:

• Children are not allowed to visit the Hospital. The GPs within outpatients are seeing a small number of children and they are to be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times
• Please keep noise levels down on the ward – many of our patients will be resting and recovering.
• If you have a cough, cold, upset stomach or any potentially infectious condition, please contact the ward for advice before visiting.
• Please wash your hands on the ward before visiting a patient or use the alcohol gel provided.
• Please wear your mask at all time while in the patient’s room and in the Hospital.
• Please do not sit on the patient’s bed – we have provided chairs in the room for visitors.
• Please do not bring in cooked food which requires storage or reheating.
• Gifts such as fruits, sweets and magazines are welcome in the wards.

Please note: Flowers are not allowed due to strict infection control policies.

King Edward VII’s is conveniently located, within walking distance to Baker Street Station, Regent’s Park Station and Great Portland Street Station. We advise using public transport to visit, as parking is limited and we are in a congestion zone.

We are also only moments away from the charming Marylebone Village – see this shopping and dining guide for the area.

Parking

If you want to drive to the Hospital, please give yourself enough time to find a car parking space. Due to our central London location, we do not have an onsite car park. Paid meter parking may be available directly outside the hospital and we have porters and a door person who will be able to assist you with any luggage.

Visit Westminster Council’s parking visitors page for further information.

Confidentiality

If you ask for information about a patient, a doctor or nurse will ask about your relationship to the patient. If applicable, the doctor or nurse will seek the patient’s permission before giving you any details about their condition and treatment.

We can’t give any medical information over the telephone. If a friend or relative is having an operation, the Ward Nurse will let you know how soon after the operation you can call to receive an update.

Post and parcels

Post and parcels are delivered to the Wards throughout the day. To ensure safe delivery, include the patient’s full name and the Hospital address (King Edward VII’s Hospital, 5-10 Beaumont Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 6AA).

Additional support

If you require any additional support prior to or during your visit, please let us know.