insideKENT Magazine Issue 25 - April 2014 | Page 6

Enjoy an active life without hip or knee problems Get on and enjoy life with a hip or knee replacement from benenden hospital. Ask your GP to refer you Your busy life is put on hold when you need a hip or knee replacement. Everyday activities you enjoy, such as walking, driving, weekends away, golf and sports, can quickly become a thing of the past. After a referral from your GP you can book in for hip or knee treatment as an NHS patient, as a private/self-paying patient or as a benenden health member. benenden health members qualify for a generous 25% off our full self-pay price. At benenden hospital you can quickly see one of our experienced specialist consultants. Your operation is performed in a state-of-the-art theatre. Your stay is in a comfortable en-suite room in the care of highly-trained and compassionate staff. Our rapid recovery programme will have you back on your feet as quickly as possible. You can also rest assured that we have rigorous infection control systems in place to keep you safe from hospital acquired Bacteraemia or Septicaemia MRSA or C-diff* – we’ve had no cases since 2002. All of which means that you’ll be back, doing what you enjoy, with your family and friends in no time at all. For more information call 01580 242 521 (quote IK) or visit us online at www.benendenhospital.org.uk *as specified by the Department of Health. The Benenden Hospital Trust is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England, number 3454120. Registered charity number 1065995. Registered office, The Benenden Hospital Trust, Goddard’s Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 4AX