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KIMS Hospital acquires Sevenoaks Medical Centre
KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, has acquired Sevenoaks Medical Centre on London Road, Sevenoaks as part of its commitment to providing local people with fast access to safe, outstanding and affordable healthcare close to where they live. Commenting on the acquisition, KIMS Hospital CEO, Simon James said, “I am delighted that Sevenoaks […]Latest news
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KIMS Hospital acquires Sevenoaks Medical Centre
KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, has acquired Sevenoaks Medical Centre on London Road, Sevenoaks as part of its commitment to providing local people with fast access to safe, outstanding and affordable healthcare close to where they live. Commenting on the acquisition, KIMS Hospital CEO, Simon James said, “I am delighted that Sevenoaks […]Latest news
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Discussing Men’s Health with Dr Nathan Faulkner
We met with our Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist Dr. Nathan Faulkner, SCCH Consulting Affiliate, to discuss some key men’s health issues and the importance of seeking support and treatment when needed. How do physical and mental health issues affect each other? Many mental health experiences such as anxiety, depression and panic often include very powerful […]Latest news
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A day in the life of our Macmillan Breast Care Nurse Specialist
Working at KIMS Hospital, I love being a Macmillan Breast Care Nurse Specialist and feel privileged to help people at one of the most vulnerable times of their life, through a journey that can sometimes only be described as a ‘crisis’. Everyone has a different journey and it astounds me every day to see how […]Latest news
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Know your breasts!
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and is not exclusive to women. Approximately, 1 in 8 women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime and about 370 men will be diagnosed every year.1 Being aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer is important as it can […]Latest news
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What is sport medicine?
Getting active and spending some time outdoors in the sunshine is brilliant for your health. But if you’re suffering from pain or injury it can be really frustrating to have to hold back or avoid activity altogether. Getting back to doing the activities you love can be a bit of a journey, but whether you’re […]Latest news
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Dementia Action Week
Did you know that, according to the Alzheimer’s Society, 225,000 people will develop dementia this year.1 That equates to one person every three minutes developing dementia.1 Research carried out by Alzheimer’s Society shows that many of us are worried about ‘saying the wrong thing’ to people living with dementia but in fact, two-thirds of people […]Latest news
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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Bowel Cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK with almost 43,000 people diagnosed in the UK every year. It is not gender specific, the sad fact is that, 1 in 15 men and 1 in 18 women will be diagnosed with bowel cancer during their lifetime. The good news is that bowel […]Latest news
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KIMS Hospital welcomes even more patients
KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, has seen the number of people paying for their own healthcare treatment grow by 33% compared with 24% in the previous year. Commenting on this, Simon James CEO of KIMS Hospital stated, “Our focus is to provide safe, outstanding quality care for both our NHS and private […]Latest news
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Kent County Cricket Club chat about Men’s Health
We sat down with Kent Country Cricket Club players Sam Billings, Joe Denly and Ollie Robertson to discuss how important it is to talk about men’s health. Here, they chat to us about two of the most common cancers among men, prostate and testicular cancer, and some of the ways you can help catch possible signs […]Latest news
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KIMS Hospital Wins Employer of the Year at the Kent Excellence in Business Awards
KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, has been awarded Employer of the Year 2018 by the Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA). This award recognises a Kent-based company’s commercial success and strategies for growth whilst achieving excellence in its commitment to the support and development of its workforce regardless of size. KIMS Hospital […]Latest news
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KIMS Hospital receives ‘Good’ rating from Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Only four year’s since opening, KIMS Hospital has been rated ‘Good’ across all areas of its service by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In addition, the inspectors found a number of areas of Outstanding practise across the hospital, including for our cardiac catheterisation laboratory which is part of the only interventional cardiology suite in an […]Latest news
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KIMS Hospital Consultant Breast Surgeons Win Top Award
We are really pleased to announce that KIMS Hospital Consultant Breast Surgeons, Mr Mohsin Dani and Mr Haresh Devalia recently won the “Best Oncoplastic and Aesthetic Breast Surgery Specialists” award at the ghp Private Healthcare Awards 2018. Visit Mr Dani’s Profile Visit Mr Devalia’s ProfileLatest news
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KIMS Hospital and Maidstone United announce Medical Partnership
Maidstone United and KIMS Hospital have announced a medical partnership that will see KIMS Hospital provide medical services, including diagnostic scans and injury treatments, to the club’s professional players. As well as scans and treatments for injured players, the hospital will provide screening services such as ECGs and Echocardiograms in the hospital’s Cardiology department. The […]Latest news
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KIMS Hospital Win National Award as UK’s Best In-house Recruitment Team
KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, has been awarded the Best In-house Recruitment Team 2017 by the National Recruiter Awards. This award recognises market insight, outstanding service and achievement by a UK in-house recruitment team. KIMS Hospital beat large national companies such as House of Fraser to be named winner at the awards […]Latest news
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