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WHY CHOOSE TO SELF-PAY AT BENENDEN HOSPITAL ?
If you need help now with a health concern , and you don ’ t want to wait , paying for your own private treatment at Benenden Hospital is the smart way to get back on the road to recovery , fast .
There are four reasons why the self-pay route at Benenden Hospital could be the right choice for you :
You don ’ t have private medical insurance
If you ’ re worried about an unexpected health condition and don ’ t have private medical insurance , you can access self-pay treatments at Benenden Hospital . This can be a good option if you need to be seen quickly and can afford to fund your own treatment .
Your private medical insurance or Benenden Health membership doesn ’ t cover the treatment
Benenden Hospital is open to all , so if your existing health insurance doesn ’ t cover the care you need , self-pay gives you access to over 250 treatments and services .
You ’ re worried about NHS waiting lists or feel you ’ ve been waiting too long already
If your condition is affecting your quality of life , and you don ’ t want to wait for NHS care , Benenden Hospital ’ s self-pay treatments ensure that you ’ re seen quickly by the hospital ’ s expert clinicians .
Your health is affecting family or work commitments
If you ’ re missing work or you ’ re unable to enjoy family life , the self-pay route at Benenden Hospital offers speedier access to diagnosis , so you can get back to being you .
SELF-PAY TREATMENTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE AT BENENDEN HOSPITAL INCLUDE :
Cataract surgery and treatments
They are the number one provider of private cataract surgery in Kent and Sussex ( based on independent reporting by PHIN , the Private Healthcare Information Network ) and one of the biggest providers of eye treatments in the South East of England .
Hip and knee surgery
As one of the leading centres in the South East for private hip and knee replacement , Benenden Hospital helps patients get moving again with a rapid recovery programme in a safe and comfortable environment .
Weight loss procedures
Benenden Hospital is the number one provider in Kent and Sussex for private gastric sleeve ( gastrectomy ) surgery ( based on PHIN independent reporting ). Benenden Hospital offers gastric band , gastric sleeve , gastric balloon and gastric bypass surgery .
Varicose vein removal
They are the leader in private treatment for varicose veins , offering minimally-invasive thread vein removal with less pain and faster recovery time .
In addition to these treatments , the hospital also offers a full range of specialist self-funded services , such as :
• Cosmetic surgery ( including tummy tuck , arm lift and breast reduction )
• Neurology
• Dermatology
• Cardiology
• ENT surgery
• Gynaecology
• Urology
Benenden Hospital also provides a comprehensive range of tests and scans in their modern imaging suite , including MRI and CT scans .
Accessing quality , self-pay treatments and services is easy and you can arrange your initial consultation at a time to suit you .
• Simply get in touch with their Private Patient Team to book an appointment with a specialist consultant . If your GP has advised that your condition requires specialist diagnosis and possible treatment , they will need to provide the team with a referral letter .
• The Consultant will discuss the best course of treatment for you . When you check in , the caring staff will be there to help you recover quickly so you can get back to doing what you love .
• Benenden Hospital is the only private hospital in Kent to be rated “ Outstanding ” by the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ), the healthcare regulator which ensures that health and social care services provide people with safe , effective , compassionate and highquality care .
Not only does the hospital benefit from numerous awards , it boasts high levels of patient satisfaction with more than 98 % saying they would recommend the hospital to family and friends .
Patients remain at the heart of Benenden Hospital . They are cared for by kind , compassionate and talented high calibre people who have considerable clinical experience from working in the NHS and the private healthcare sector . Benenden Hospital always strives to deliver excellence for everyone .
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