South Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Centre
NHS mental health hospital · Kensington and Chelsea
South Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Centre is an NHS mental health hospital in Kensington and Chelsea, London, run by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- No A&E department
- Telephone
- 020 3315 6048
Information checked 16 October 2026.
Urgent help
This is a mental health hospital and does not have an A&E department. If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option. If someone's life is at risk, call 999 or go to A&E. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Wards are staffed 24 hours a day. Visits are arranged with the ward team.
Appointments and access
Admission to a mental health hospital is arranged by mental health teams, usually after an assessment. You cannot refer yourself for an inpatient stay. If someone you care about is staying here, the ward team can tell you about visiting and how to keep in touch.
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 020 3315 6048
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Location and travel
Address and map
South Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Centre
1 Nightingale Place
London
SW10 9NG
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Imperial Wharf about 18 minutes' walkLondon Overground (Mildmay) · National Rail (Southern)Step-free from street to platform.
Nearest bus stop: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (Stop HA, towards Fulham Broadway), about 3 minutes' walk. Routes 14 and 211.
Other bus routes from stops within about 7 minutes' walk: 11, 19, 22, 49, 319, 328, 345, C3, N11, N19, N22 and N31.
Plan your journey with TfL (opens the Transport for London website)
We do not have details of parking or Blue Badge spaces here. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Step-free information is from TfL (data dated 20 October 2026) and covers the route from the street to the platform, not always onto the train. Lifts can be out of service: check TfL lift and station closures before you travel. Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital's postcode; stations and bus routes as listed by TfL on 22 October 2026. Powered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016 and Geomni UK Map data © and database rights [2019].
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Visiting
Visiting times and rules are set by each ward. Check with the hospital before you visit.
Book, change or complain
- How to book a hospital appointment
- Manage your referral (NHS e-Referral Service)
- What the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) does
- Read inspection reports (CQC)
- Get an email when CQC inspects this hospital
- Tell CQC about your care
- Find your local Healthwatch
About this hospital
| Provider | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS mental health hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
More details
| NHS organisation code | RV332 |
|---|---|
| CQC location ID | RV332 |
Official website: South Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Centre website
Hospital services
CQC lists these regulated service types at this location:
- Hospitals - Mental health/capacity
Service types are regulatory categories, not a full list of departments. Being registered for a service does not always mean it is running now. Check with the hospital.
Regulation and quality
We do not have this information yet. Contact the hospital directly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for South Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Centre?
Telephone: 020 3315 6048.
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