The London Independent Hospital
Private hospital · Tower Hamlets
The London Independent Hospital is a private hospital in Tower Hamlets, London, run by Circle Health Group. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- CQC rating
- Good (published 18 September 2019)
- Telephone
- 020 7780 2400
Information checked 16 October 2026.
Urgent help
In a medical emergency call 999 or go to an NHS A&E. A private hospital urgent care centre is not an emergency department.
Procedures at this hospital
Published figures for The London Independent Hospital from national audits and NHS statistics, from the UK Hospitals Guide. Each guide page explains what the figures mean and compares London hospitals. This is not a ranking.
Figures for this hospital
- Hip replacement
281Joint replacements, all joints, 2025 (NJR)
Middle hospital in London: 299Fewer than 400. NJR outlier analysis (90-day mortality and revision rates): Not identified as an outlier - Knee replacement
281Joint replacements, all joints, 2025 (NJR)
Middle hospital in London: 299Fewer than 400. NJR outlier analysis (revision rates): Not identified as an outlier
Sources: national clinical audits (NJR, NHFD, NELA, SSNAP, NATCAN, NVR) and NHS England statistics, under the Open Government Licence or CC BY 4.0. Data updated 22 October 2026.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Wards are staffed 24 hours a day for patients staying in hospital. Consultations, tests and outpatient appointments run at set times. Contact the hospital to book or to check opening times.
Appointments and access
Book an appointment
Book or enquire on the hospital website
Link found on the official website, checked 19 October 2026.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 020 7780 2400
Contact the hospital to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
The London Independent Hospital
Pathology Department
1 Beaumont Square
Stepney Green
London
E1 4NL
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
Nearest stations:
- Stepney Green about 3 minutes' walkUnderground (District, Hammersmith & City)No step-free access from street to platform.
- Whitechapel about 15 minutes' walkUnderground (District, Hammersmith & City) · Elizabeth line · London Overground (Windrush)Step-free from street to platform.
Nearest bus stop: Mile End Road (Stop V, towards Bethnal Green), about 3 minutes' walk. Route 309.
Other bus routes from stops within about 7 minutes' walk: 25, 205, 339, N25 and N205.
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
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- Get an email when CQC inspects this hospital
- Tell CQC about your care
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About this hospital
| Provider | Circle Health Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Type | Private hospital |
| NHS or private | Private hospital (independent sector) |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
More details
| CQC location ID | 1-128766965 |
|---|
Official website: The London Independent Hospital website
Hospital services and payment
Urgent care and planned treatment
This is a private hospital and it is not an emergency service. In an emergency, call 999 or go to an NHS A&E.
Most treatment here is planned in advance. You can book a consultation yourself if you are paying, or through your health insurer, who may ask for a GP referral first.
Some private hospitals also treat NHS patients. If your GP refers you through the NHS and you choose this hospital, your NHS treatment here is free.
Some private hospitals run a paid walk-in or urgent care clinic for minor problems. Check with the hospital before you go.
CQC lists these regulated service types at this location:
- Diagnosis/screening
- Hospital
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.
Insurance and self-pay
Links found on the official website, checked 19 October 2026.
Regulation and quality
This location is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest published ratings are below.
| Area | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Good | 18 September 2019 |
| Caring | Good | 18 September 2019 |
| Effective | Good | 18 September 2019 |
| Responsive | Good | 18 September 2019 |
| Safe | Good | 18 September 2019 |
| Well-led | Good | 18 September 2019 |
Read the CQC report for The London Independent Hospital
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for The London Independent Hospital?
Telephone: 020 7780 2400.
What is the CQC rating of The London Independent Hospital?
The latest overall CQC rating is Good, published 18 September 2019.
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About 4.2 miles away
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