What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?
If you wake up frequently throughout the night, you could be experiencing obstructive sleep apnoea. A common sleep disorder that affects an estimated 1.5 million adults in the UK, sleep apnoea occurs when you stop breathing for more than 10 seconds at a time while asleep. It could happen once or twice, or potentially hundreds […]Latest news
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
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What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?
If you wake up frequently throughout the night, you could be experiencing obstructive sleep apnoea. A common sleep disorder that affects an estimated 1.5 million adults in the UK, sleep apnoea occurs when you stop breathing for more than 10 seconds at a time while asleep. It could happen once or twice, or potentially hundreds […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
KIMS Hospital Raises Over £16,000 for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex
We are delighted here at KIMS Hospital, Maidstone to of raised an amazing £16,248 for our 2022/23 Charity of the Year, Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS). The hospital’s charity of the year is chosen by the team of over 500 employees who then hold a number of events, challenges and competitions to help […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
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Meet Our Infection and Prevention Nurse, Angela Dunn
Angela Dunn is our lead Infection and Prevention Nurse (IPC) at KIMS Hospital. She’s joined us with over 25 years of healthcare experience and has worked in Medicine, Cardiology, Clinical Teaching, and Management roles. Get to know Angela with a Q&A on her role and her time so far at KIMS Hospital. What is a […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
Men’s Health – Prostate Assessment
Know the signs, put your health first Prostate problems are a very common issue in men over 50. Prostates tend to get larger as men get older and this can cause a range of problems that can impact quality of life. Even though prostate enlargement does not always mean you have cancer, it is still […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
Men’s Health: Check Yourself
Check Yourself! Testicular cancer is one of the less common cancers in men and mostly affects men between the age of 15 to 49. Even so, it is important to know how to check yourself and to regularly do it. At KIMS Hospital, Men’s Health is important to us and we can support with the […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
KIMS Hospital’s One Stop Breast Clinic
Our Macmillan Breast Care Nurse Specialist, Lauren Carr, discusses our One Stop Breast Clinic, including who would be suitable to attend, and how she supports patients through their appointment. “I’m Lauren I’m the Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist here at KIMS Hospital and I support patients throughout their appointment with a consultant.” “At KIMS Hospital, […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
Feeling of something in the throat
Are you experiencing the sensation of having something lodged in your throat, like a persistent lump or an uncomfortable tightness? If so, you might have a condition known as Globus Pharyngeus. This feeling, often referred to as a globus sensation, can be distressing, but understanding its causes and seeking appropriate guidance can help alleviate your […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Renews Sponsorship with Sevenoaks Rugby Club for 2023/24 Season
Sevenoaks Medical Centre, part of KIMS Hospital, announces today the extension of its sponsorship of Sevenoaks Rugby Club for the new season. Sevenoaks Medical Centre has been the clubs medical sponsor for the last two seasons providing teams, members and supporters with easy access to scans, tests and treatments close to their home. Sevenoaks Rugby […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
The Different Types of Hernia
What is a hernia? A hernia is caused when an internal part of your body pushes through a weakness in your muscle wall. Hernia normally develops in the abdomen or groin and is noticeable when a small swelling or lump appears in these areas. In many cases, there are very little, or sometimes no symptoms […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
Simple Steps To Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer
In the UK, skin cancer has reached alarming levels with a staggering 2.5 times more cases than in the 1990s. With rates of skin cancers increasing year on year, it is important to recognise the significance of protecting our skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The Sun’s Role: Most skin cancers are […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
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Shoulder pain? Could it be tendonitis?
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints of the body as it’s a combination of five joints allowing a 360 degree arc of movement. The shoulder can assume over 1,000 positions making it vulnerable to overuse and injury. Shoulder pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages which can occur […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
Diet and lifestyle tips to help look after your heart
There are many things you can do to help keep your heart healthy and reduce the risk of issues such as cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that describes a range of conditions which affects the heart and blood vessels. It is usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Understanding Foot Problems and Treating The Pain
KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025
Accreditations & Awards
Why it is important to control high blood pressure
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the most common conditions leading to ill health and premature death in the UK, with over 30% of the UK population having the condition. If untreated, it can increase the risk of serious problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. There have been radical improvements in screening and […]Latest news
Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
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