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 […]

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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 […]

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Welcoming Our New Chief Nurse

Introducing Sarah Colebrook, KIMS Hospital’s new Chief Nurse Hello, I am delighted to join KIMS Hospital as Chief Nurse and I have received such a warm welcome, which reflects on the positive culture across KIMS Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre. I have had a long and varied career in nursing spanning 35 years, with a […]

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International Nurses Day – The History Behind Our Nurses’ Buckles

The 12th May is International Nurses’ Day, a day celebrating Nurse’s commitment to making a difference to people’s lives everyday. In celebration, a group of our Nurses got together to share the history behind Nurse buckles and the memories they formed from their own. “After completing their training, a Nurse would traditionally be given a […]

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Spreading the cost of your treatment

KIMS Hospital is now able to offer patients the option to spread the cost of their treatment over 24 to 60 months. We’re working with Chrysalis Finance to provide alternative ways to help you pay for your healthcare. You can spread the cost of your treatment with a competitive fixed rate medical loan. Patients who […]

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Cardiology: Ask the experts

To help support National Heart Month in February, we assembled a panel of two Cardiologists together with our Cardiology Services Manager, to help answer any questions you might have about the symptoms, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Thank you to those who have submitted questions. The video of our experts answering can be […]

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Learn crucial CPR skills at Sevenoaks Medical Centre on Thursday 23rd March.

Sevenoaks Medical Centre and My Sevenoaks Community are hosting a free community event to teach CPR skills. Knowing how to perform CPR is an important skill that saves lives, and is a skill that everyone should know. Currently less than 10% of people survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest. But CPR can help improve […]

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Patient Event: knee replacement surgery webinar with Mr James Young

If you are currently considering knee replacement surgery, then our knee replacement webinar is for you. Led by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon James Young, who specialises in knee replacement surgery, it will cover a variety of topics related to the procedure. You will learn about the causes of knee pain, the different types of knee replacement […]

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KIMS Hospital becomes first hospital in Kent to offer Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery.

KIMS Hospital announces the introduction of Stryker’s state-of-the-art Mako SmartRobotics™ for total knee replacements in its operating theatres. The hospital is the only healthcare provider in Kent to offer this robotic-arm assisted technology and joins only a handful of hospitals across the UK using the innovative Mako system.    Prema Subaskaran, Chairperson, KIMS Hospital, comments, “As […]

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Prostate Cancer Risk and Tests

As men get older their prostates tend to get bigger. This increase in prostate size can cause all sorts of problems that significantly impact quality of life. From needing to urinate more frequently to having a weak flow of urine and even experiencing urinary incontinence, more than 1 in 3 men over the age of […]

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Lauren Awarded The Joan Frances Stowe Prize 2022

Congratulations to Lauren Carr, Breast Care Nurse at KIMS Hospital, for being awarded the Joan Frances Stowe Prize from the Royal Marsden School, which was awarded to her for her significant contribution to clinical practice. Lauren was nominated for the award by our Cancer Services Manager, Caroline Clark, for her accomplishments, and making a such […]

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Sevenoaks Rugby Club & Sevenoaks Medical Centre extend their partnership 2022/23

Sevenoaks Rugby Club and Sevenoaks Medical Centre are delighted to confirm that they have agreed to extend their partnership for the new rugby season. Sevenoaks Medical Centre, part of KIMS Hospital, offers patients fast and convenient appointments with expert consultants and access to a range of facilities for scans, tests and outpatient treatments all within a short distance […]

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Sevenoaks Medical Centre receives ‘Good’ rating from Care Quality Commission

We are delighted to announce that Sevenoaks Medical Centre has been rated ‘Good’ across all areas of its service by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a recent inspection. This is the first inspection by the CQC at Sevenoaks Medical Centre since it was acquired by KIMS Hospital in 2020. Deborah Anderson, CQC Registered and […]

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Official reopening of our wards

At KIMS Hospital we recently celebrated the reconfiguration of our wards, which has led to an improved experience for our patients. Geoffrey Raisbeck, the chair of our Patient Forum, joined us to celebrate the official reopening. On behalf of the Patient Forum, he cut the ribbon and shared some kind words, thanking all our wonderful […]

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We’ve opened a Rapid Cardiac Assessment offering a quick diagnosis for heart problems

To coincide with World Heart Day on September 29th, KIMS Hospital has opened a new private rapid cardiac assessment service for people who are worried about symptoms they may have with their heart, and want a quick diagnosis and advice from a specialist cardiologist. The new service has been developed following growing concern from cardiologists […]

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Our Hip & Knee Patient Event

For anyone currently considering self-funding a hip or knee replacement surgery, then we would like to invite you to KIMS Hospital to see our facilities and to meet one of our specialist Orthopaedic consultants on Saturday 1st October. This is a free event for anyone who is suffering from hip or knee pain and would […]

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Meet Jess Santo our designated Cosmetic Nurse

Jess is a Registered Nurse with experience and expertise working within Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. Having a designated Cosmetic Nurse based at KIMS Hospital gives us the opportunity to offer a more personalised service throughout a patient’s Cosmetic journey. Jess works alongside 11 Cosmetic Surgeons to assist in the day-to-day managing of our outpatient clinics. […]

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Bupa opens new clinic at Sevenoaks Medical Centre

Bupa opens new clinic at Sevenoaks Medical Centre We’re delighted to be working with Bupa Health, and have opened a Bupa Health Clinic at our Sevenoaks Medical Centre. The clinics are giving patients access to a range of Bupa’s health assessments, including Be.Motivated, Be.Reassured and Be.Ahead. The health assessments give people an in-depth and current […]

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You can now book online!

We’re excited to announce that you can now book a consultant appointment through our website. This new feature has been designed to make it easier for patients to book their initial appointment with us. You can either pay for your private medical treatment yourself with debit or credit card, or use your private medical insurance. […]

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National Healthy Eating Week – what can you do in a week?

Healthy Eating Week’s 10th anniversary takes place this year between 13-17 June. For the last decade, Healthy Eating Week has been helping and inspiring people to lead healthier lives by providing nurseries, schools, universities, workplaces, health centres, communities and individuals with a wide range of free activities and resources. If you want to eat healthily […]

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Our visit from Gordon Henderson MP

KIMS Hospital Chairperson, Prema Subaskaran, was delighted to welcome Gordon Henderson MP on a visit to the hospital today.

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Sevenoaks Medical Centre celebrates second birthday!

This week Sevenoaks Medical Centre is celebrating its second birthday! In the two years since the centre was acquired by KIMS Hospital, we have enhanced the services we offer the people of Sevenoaks and surrounding areas. By offering fast and convenient appointments with expert consultants and access to a range of facilities for scans, tests […]

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NHS launches lifesaving campaign to tackle heart attack myths

The NHS has launched a new lifesaving campaign to encourage people to dial 999 when they are having early signs of a heart attack. Backed by celebrities including One Foot in the Grave actor Richard Wilson and Sky Sports presenter ‘Tubes’ – the campaign tackles a number of common heart attack myths, after research identified that three […]

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KIMS Hospital named as National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider for second year

KIMS Hospital is celebrating after being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider for a second year in a row after successfully completing a programme of local data audits. The NJR monitors the performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement operations to improve clinical outcomes primarily for the benefits […]

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Geoff Chats With Kent Cricket About Men’s Health

One of our patients, Geoff, speaks with Kent Cricket players Darren Stevens and Nathan Gilchrist about men’s health. The discussion centres around the two most common cancers among men; prostate and testicular cancer, and the importance of getting yourself checked early. The group also talk about mental health and why it’s important to seek help […]

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KIMS Hospital launches new Reflux Centre in partnership with RefluxUK

KIMS Hospital have partnered with RefluxUK, the largest reflux specialist in the UK, to provide specialist care to people whose lives are impacted by reflux. Reflux symptoms affect millions of people in the UK and for many their symptoms can be controlled with medication. For those where medication does not work, and symptoms are persistent, […]

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KIMS Hospital Announces New Investor

KIMS Hospital CEO, Simon James, and LycaHealth Chair, Prema Subaskaran are pictured shaking hands to celebrate the investment. KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, has today, Thursday 14th October, 2021 announced that LycaHealth, has invested in KIMS Hospital, becoming the majority shareholder. For LycaHealth, which already has state-of-the-art health clinics in Canary Wharf […]

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KIMS Hospital Team Raise Almost £5,000 for Charity

After months of preparation and weekly training walks, 38 members of the KIMS Hospital team completed the trek from KIMS Hospital in Maidstone to Sevenoaks Medical Centre. The challenging walk of 26 miles – the distance of a marathon – was successfully completed in just over 10 hours and raised almost £5,000 for our charity […]

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KIMS Hospital sponsors Elmer’s ‘Big Heart of Kent Parade’

KIMS Hospital is delighted to be sponsoring the Big Heart of Kent Parade: 19th July – 22nd August As part of the parade, which is in support of Heart of Kent Hospice, KIMS Hospital has a uniquely designed Elmer the Elephant sculpture on display in Maidstone. The parade is made up of 51 Elmers, each […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. This year, the theme for the week is ‘Nature’.  There’s a lot of good research to support the role nature can play in protecting and supporting our mental health. For many of us though, ‘being in nature’ may not be as easy as […]

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