KIMS Hospital Expands Services with New Paediatric Offering

Trusted Healthcare for Children and Young People We are proud to launch a brand new Paediatrics service, providing fast, specialist care for children and young people aged from 4 weeks to 18 years. Available in Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. We know how important it is for parents to feel confident about their child’s healthcare. […]

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KIMS Hospital Expands Services with New Paediatric Offering

Trusted Healthcare for Children and Young People We are proud to launch a brand new Paediatrics service, providing fast, specialist care for children and young people aged from 4 weeks to 18 years. Available in Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. We know how important it is for parents to feel confident about their child’s healthcare. […]

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KIMS Hospital Announced as Official Medical Partner of Folkestone Invicta Football Club for the 2025/26 Season

KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, is proud to announce a new partnership with Folkestone Invicta Football Club as the club’s official medical partner for the 2025/26 season. This collaboration brings together two organisations that share a strong commitment to excellence, care, and community. KIMS Hospital will provide Folkestone Invicta’s players with swift […]

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Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service

Sevenoaks Medical Centre has introduced a new Cardiac MRI service, providing patients with consultant-led heart assessments and advanced imaging. This service offers detailed, non-invasive scans to diagnose and monitor a range of heart conditions, ensuring patients receive precise and timely care. Cardiac MRI is a valuable diagnostic tool that provides high-resolution imaging of the heart […]

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KIMS Hospital Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at the People’s Awards 2025

We are very proud to announce that KIMS Hospital has been awarded the title of Hospital of the Year at the People’s Awards 2025. The award was presented to the hospital’s team by the Rt Hon Kit Malthouse MP, the former Education Secretary, during a reception held at the House of Commons on 6th March […]

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Mr. Syed S. Ahmed at KIMS Hospital Performs First Day Case Hip Replacement Using Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

KIMS Hospital has marked a noteworthy milestone in orthopaedic surgery by successfully performing its first day case hip replacement. The procedure, led by Consultant Hip Surgeon. Syed S. Ahmed, showcases the hospital’s commitment to innovative, patient-centred care. By utilising a minimally invasive, muscle-sparing approach, the team is revolutionising joint replacement surgery and enhancing recovery for […]

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Bearsted FC and KIMS Hospital Partner to Boost Health and Wellness in Grassroots Football

We’re proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Bearsted FC . This partnership aims to provide Bearsted FC’s players, staff and their supporters access to quality healthcare resources. Bearsted Football Club is a grassroots football club that provides opportunities for players of all abilities to develop their skills in a supportive, community-focused environment. Known […]

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KIMS Hospital raises £15,833 for Holding On Letting Go!

We are thrilled to announce that KIMS Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre have raised an incredible £15,833 for our Charity of the Year, Holding On Letting Go. The charity was chosen by employees at KIMS Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre, and throughout the year, our Social Committee has organised a variety of exciting events to […]

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KIMS Hospital Celebrates 10 years in Kent with a Tea Party for Local People

Around 50 people attended a tea party at KIMS Hospital this weekend to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the largest independent hospital in Kent. The Lady Colgrain, Annabel Campbell, Lord Lieutenant of Kent, unveiled a 10-year anniversary plaque, and joined KIMS Hospital Executive Chairperson, Prema Subaskaran, to plant a tree in commemoration of the milestone. […]

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Sevenoaks Medical Centre Extends Partnership with Sevenoaks Rugby Club

Sevenoaks Medical Centre is delighted to announce the extension of its partnership with Sevenoaks Rugby Club. Solidifying a commitment to player welfare and community health, this renewed collaboration will ensure the continued provision of high-quality medical support for the club’s athletes and staff, both on and off the field. The partnership, which has been in […]

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KIMS Hospital team conquers Mount Snowdon in support of Holding On Letting Go

A team of 29 staff members from KIMS Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre has accomplished their goal of trekking to the summit of Mount Snowdon. The fundraising challenge raised £9,475.23 for Holding On Letting Go, a Rochester-based charity, that supports bereaved children in Kent and South East London. Pam Meller, Fundraising Officer from Holding On […]

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KIMS Hospital Nominated for LaingBuisson Awards

We are thrilled to announce that KIMS Hospital has been shortlisted for two categories at this year’s prestigious LaingBuisson Awards. This recognition highlights our dedication to delivering high quality care and acknowledges the commitment that drives our team. We are proud to be a finalist for the ‘Hospital of the Year’ award, which reflects the […]

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KIMS Hospital awarded ‘Outstanding Patient Experience’ from Doctify

We’re thrilled to announce that KIMS Hospital has received the ‘Certificate of Excellence’ award from Doctify! This award reflects our dedication to delivering safe, outstanding quality care to the people of Kent. We would like to say a huge thanks to our patients for leading such wonderful feedback.

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Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

If you’re legs, or arms, twitch and jump through the night when you’re sitting still or sleeping, you could be experiencing Periodic Limb Movement Disorder or Restless Leg Syndrome. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder is the repetitive movements of the arms, legs, or both, while you’re a sleep.  Restless Leg Syndrome is the irresistible urge to […]

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KIMS Hospital Makes Space For Thousands Of Cardiology Procedures With New Cath Lab

Thousands more patients in Kent needing non-surgical heart procedures can be treated in The Cardiology Centre at KIMS Hospital’s recently opened second Catheter Lab (Cath Lab). The hospital’s Cardiology Centre now has ten times the capacity it had when it first opened in 2014, carrying out just over 240 procedures in the first year, to […]

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KIMS Hospital celebrates 10 years in Kent

KIMS Hospital celebrates 10 years as the largest independent hospital in Kent, welcoming its first patient in April 2014 and growing into a thriving business across multiple locations. The hospital opened Sevenoaks Medical Centre in 2020 as part of its mission to provide affordable, quality healthcare across Kent, and in 2021, was acquired by LycaHealth, […]

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Sevenoaks Medical Centre has partnered with Sevenoaks Leisure Centre

We are excited to announce that Sevenoaks Medical Centre has partnered with Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. As part of this Partnership, staff and leisure centre members will now enjoy preferential rates for diagnostic and interventional treatments at Sevenoaks Medical Centre. As a sign of commitment to the community, Sevenoaks Medical Centre will also be offering free […]

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Sevenoaks Medical Centre becomes the Medical Partner of Tonbridge Angels Football Club

We are delighted to share the exciting news that Sevenoaks Medical Centre has officially become the Medical Partner of Tonbridge Angels Football Club. This partnership further strengthens our commitment to providing exceptional medical care and education in the sports environment.  At Sevenoaks Medical Centre, which is proudly associated with KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, we recognise […]

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First Hospital In Kent To Achieve ‘Gold Standard’ Theatre Safety Accreditation

KIMS Hospital becomes the first hospital in Kent to achieve the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) accreditation for their high standards of patient safety across their five theatres. Lindsey King, Practice Development Lead Theatres at KIMS Hospital, comments, “We’re proud of the high standards we have in our theatres and this accreditation recognises the hard […]

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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 […]

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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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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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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 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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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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