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Celebrating 120 years
The Hospital began in 1899 when the Second Boer War broke out in South Africa. As a wave of patriotism swept over Britain, the Prince of Wales (before he became King Edward VII) suggested that Agnes and her sister Fanny convert their Belgravia home into a hospital. Within weeks they were treating sick and wounded returning officers.
We’ve continued this tradition of caring for military officers through our Centre for Veterans’ Health. The Centre provides veterans and their partners with life-changing care, at a reduced cost. Our award-winning Pain Management Programme is free for veterans.
We are strongly rooted in our past but also look to the future, working towards more accurate diagnoses and less invasive treatments. Ultimately, we want to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Timeline
We’ve put together this timeline of highlights from the last 120 years:
January 2022
Opening of the King Edward VII's Hospital Medical Centre (formerly Mackintosh House)
April 2019
Redevelopment of Beaumont House front desk and Reception area are completed
February 2018
Official opening of the Centre for Veterans’ Health, by HRH The Duke of Kent
2016
Launch of the Veterans' Pain Management Programme
Summer 2016
The Hospital’s 120th Anniversary Appeal is launched
2015
Opening of the Breast Unit, funded by Phyllis and Michael Rapp in memory of Sharon Tucker
2011
Redevelopment of the Critical Care Unit
2000
The Hospital changes its name to King Edward VII’s Hospital (Sister Agnes), from King Edward VII’s Hospital for Officers Sister Agnes Founder
June 1981
Her Majesty The Queen Mother opens the Physiotherapy Department and Hydrotherapy Pool
1952
Her Majesty The Queen Mother accepts Patronage of the Hospital
1939-1945
World War Two
1914-1918
World War One
December 1899
Agnes and Fanny Keyser open their home in Belgravia, London to returning officers from the Second Boer War
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