http://www.benenden.org.uk Benenden Healthcare's news en-GB Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:33:48 GMT News http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/independent-survey-shows-patients-come-first-at-benenden-hospital-29733 Nursing care has been rated good, very good or excellent by 99.5% of patients in an independent survey (1) at Benenden Hospital, released... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/29733 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:37:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/society-announces-strong-performance-in-provision-of-member-benefits-29730 Recently compiled figures for Benenden Healthcare Society’s member services performance in 2011 show the strength of a mutual model in... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/29730 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:12:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/latest-mutual-team-up-improves-access-to-health-cover-for-those-over-65-29685 Members of Benenden Healthcare Society aged 66 and over can now access a health cash plan product, thanks to the Society’s latest team-up... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/29685 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:56:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/society-takes-bronze-in-staff-development-29471 Work towards a key business plan aim has led to the achievement of a Bronze Award for Benenden Healthcare Society in its annual ‘Investors... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/29471 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:39:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/society-launches-new-%e2%80%98health-hub-iphone-app-29407 Following the launch of its mobile website earlier this year, the health & wellbeing mutual organisation Benenden Healthcare Society is... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/29407 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:23:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/research-reveals-the-cost-of-uks-obsession-with-takeaways-29299 The average Brit will devour 2,453 takeaways during their lifetime, a new study by Benenden Healthcare has revealed. Researchers found... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/29299 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:32:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/societys-history-examined-in-exciting-new-documentary-28711 Wednesday 7th December marks the unveiling of an exciting new documentary showcasing the history of Benenden Healthcare – ‘Ahead of its... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/28711 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-named-as-medallists-in-major-it-awards-28342   A team of IT staff from the mutual, not-for-profit Benenden Healthcare Society, are today celebrating their status as a ‘Medallist’ in... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/28342 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/stress-related-arguments-at-an-all-time-high-according-to-latest-research-28246 The pressures of modern day living are having a increased effect on personal relationships as new research reveals stress-related arguments... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/28246 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/72-hour-spectacular-offers-major-incentive-to-new-members-25687 The not-for-profit mutual organisation, Benenden Healthcare Society, today launches a ‘72 Hour Spectacular’ featuring a special offer for... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/25687 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/society-opens-up-debate-on-future-membership-eligibility-27873   For the first time in its 106 year history, Benenden Healthcare is welcoming open and public debate on whether its membership should be... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/27873 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/leading-uk-mutuals-team-up-for-new-benenden-over-50s-life-cover-product-27742 Two of the UK’s leading mutual organisations, Benenden Healthcare Society and Engage Mutual Assurance, both of which are based in... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/27742 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-named-as-finalists-in-major-it-awards-27426    A close-knit team of IT staff from the mutual, not-for-profit Benenden Healthcare Society, are today celebrating their status as... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/27426 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:59:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/steven-gerrard-turns-blue-for-a-day-to-launch-mens-cancer-campaign-27223 See below for a great initiative that Benenden Healthcare is proud to support: Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard is today (1st Sept... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/27223 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:17:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/societys-magazine-makes-uk-top-30-27161 benhealth, the magazine for members of Benenden Healthcare Society, has climbed to number 28 in the list of  most widely distributed... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/27161 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:43:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/sick-teddy-influences-lifetime-career-in-nursing-27158 When Vicky Mason retires next month (September) from Benenden Hospital in Kent, after thirty years, she will no doubt recall the highlights... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/27158 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:50:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/research-reveals-lifetime-alcoholic-trends-amongst-uk-adults-27076 A shock poll by leading UK health & wellbeing mutual, Benenden Healthcare Society, reveals that the average Brit will shell out a... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/27076 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/one-in-three-believe-unhealthy-lifestyles-should-affect-healthcare-treatment-26959 More than a third of UK adults (36%) believe that an individual’s healthcare treatment should be affected by whether their lifestyle is... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/26959 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/new-committee-of-management-elected-for-society-26862 The Society’s 2011 Conference & Annual General Meeting took place on 23rd and 24th June at the Riviera International Conference Centre,... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/26862 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:27:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/public-calls-for-doctors-in-private-practice-to-repay-nhs-training-costs-26711 New research reveals that the majority of British adults believe that doctors who carry out private work should be expected to repay the... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/26711 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-hospital-leads-the-way-in-innovative-knee-replacement-operation-26735 On Friday 1st July, Benenden Hospital hosted an innovative bilateral knee replacement operation. The Signature procedure is quite rare and... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/26735 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/society-scoops-prestigious-national-award-26402 Benenden Healthcare Society is now the UK’s Most Trusted private healthcare provider after scooping the title in the Moneywise Most Trusted... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/26402 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/parents-attitudes-toward-childhood-obesity-revealed-26358 A study released today by Benenden Healthcare Society has revealed that one in eight parents think their child is overweight, and they... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/26358 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/mutual-healthcare-conference-gives-financial-boost-to-torquay-economy-26316 One of the country’s leading mutual organisations rolls into Torquay for its Conference this week and it’s estimated the arrival of... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/26316 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:13:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/societys-its-team-comes-out-top-in-independent-review-26220 The not-for-profit, mutual organisation, Benenden Healthcare Society is this week celebrating the success of its Information Technology... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/26220 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:34:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-fertility-centre-official-opening-25658 The leading scientist and fertility expert, Lord Winston officially opened the new Fertility Centre at Benenden Hospital earlier this... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/25658 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/study-reveals-different-attitudes-to-sickness-absence-between-men-and-women-25381 A study released yesterday by Benenden Healthcare Society reveals that Women pull more sickies than men. Researchers found blokes fail to... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/25381 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/lord-winston-to-launch-new-fertility-centre-in-kent-25346 The leading scientist and fertility expert, Lord Winston, will officially open the Benenden Fertility Centre at Benenden Hospital near... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/25346 Tue, 24 May 2011 12:40:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/mobile-customers-get-improved-access-to-society-website-25337 The not-for-profit mutual healthcare organisation, Benenden Healthcare Society, has improved customer service and access to its website by... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/25337 Mon, 23 May 2011 04:31:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/new-charities-of-the-year-for-society-staff-fundraising-24610 Benenden Healthcare Society, one of the UK’s leading health & wellbeing mutual organisations, today announced its charities of the year... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/24610 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:21:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-shortlisted-for-customer-service-award-24853 The not-for-profit, mutual, health & wellbeing organisation, Benenden Healthcare Society has been shortlisted in the Moneywise Customer... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/24853 Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/brits-all-puffed-out-24316 A study released today by Benenden Healthcare Society reveals that the average Brit is so unhealthy they are left gasping for breath after... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/24316 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-offers-exclusive-one-day-only-offer-for-new-members-24197 Benenden Healthcare Society, the mutual, not-for-profit healthcare provider, is offering a special incentive to new members signing up on... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/24197 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/new-benenden-fertility-centre-announces-two-successful-births-in-a-week-23574 The new Fertility Centre at Benenden Hospital near Cranbrook has announced the arrival of two baby girls - born within weeks of one another... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/23574 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/one-familys-fight-against-tb-enables-a-diamond-celebration-23485 With World TB Day coming up on the 24th March, we heard a story of how TB has affected the family of one of our own staff: Member Services... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/23485 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/mutual-ideal-still-runs-as-strongly-as-ever-in-our-veins-23471 Benenden Healthcare Society is a mutual organisation that was born from the aspirations of ordinary people over 105 years ago and it still... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/23471 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/record-breaking-lillian-follows-in-family-footsteps-23438 At the age of 100, Lillian Dedman has just become our oldest member. Lillian – who has never had any hospital treatment in her life – was... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/23438 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:09:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/are-brits-reliant-on-after-work-alcohol-23387 The average Brit hits the bottle at 7.11pm on a weekday night, a study found recently. Research revealed a stressful day at work leaves... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/23387 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/society-forges-us-partnership-22945 Hospital scheme nurtures staff development Nurse Julie Meredith and Sister Jane Wallace from Benenden Hospital spent three weeks at... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/22945 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:51:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-targets-broker-market-22904 Benenden Healthcare Society, a 105-year-old mutual that provides healthcare to public sector workers, co-operatives and other mutuals such... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/22904 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:49:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/long-term-member-benefits-from-financial-assistance-22679 Benenden Healthcare has recently launched a new film on it's YouTube page, which talks about out how the Society can provide financial... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/22679 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/leading-uk-mutuals-come-together-in-new-partnership-20371 A major partnership has today been announced between two of the UK’s leading mutual organisations, both of which are based in... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/20371 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:04:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/looksvshealth Four in ten British women are more worried about their looks than their health, according to research released today by mutual,... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/20046 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-in-new-partnership-with-nuffield-health-york-hospital-19272 A major healthcare partnership has been announced between two of York’s leading healthcare organisations. The city-based Benenden... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/19272 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/mep-statement-in-european-parliament-gains-mutual-support-19238 Benenden Healthcare Society last week expressed its support for five MEPs calling for a re-launch of the European statute for mutual... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/19238 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-scoops-large-business-of-the-year-award-19192 Benenden Healthcare Society was last night hailed as York’s ‘Large Business of the Year’ at The Press Business Awards – held at York... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/19192 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/as-tb-cases-reach-a-new-high-benenden-healthcare-takes-a-look-back-at-its-origins-19187 The news that cases of Tuberculosis (TB) have reached their highest level for 30 years* may not indicate a return to the level of cases... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/19187 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-welcomes-government-support-for-the-creation-of-mutuals-19218 Benenden Healthcare Society welcomes the announcement by Cabinet Minister Francis Maude of a new £10m fund aimed at enabling public... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/19218 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/spending-review-offers-opportunity-to-service-providers-18762 The mutual, not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Healthcare today welcomed the possibility of a closer relationship between the... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/18762 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/more-people-than-ever-before-can-now-benefit-from-membership-of-benenden-healthcare-18084 Benenden Healthcare’s message of mutuality is set to be broadcast wider than ever before following a series of successful votes at its... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/18084 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-members-magazine-is-1-health-title-in-uk-18077 York-based mutual not-for-profit healthcare organisation, Benenden Healthcare Society announces today that its members’ magazine, benhealth... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/18077 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/apprenticeship-scheme-offers-valuable-opportunity-for-jobseekers-17952 York-based Benenden Healthcare Society, a mutual not-for-profit healthcare organisation, recently offered jobseekers the chance to gain... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/17952 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/coalition-agreement-points-to-new-system-of-uk-healthcare-provision-on-the-horizon-15944 Ken Hesketh, Chief Executive of Benenden Healthcare looks at what the new coalition agreement means for UK healthcare provision. The... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15944 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/white-paper-outlines-reform-for-nhs-17544 Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley has set out the Government's plans to reform the NHS during this Parliament and for the... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/17544 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-launches-new-research-at-parliamentary-reception-17361 Research into the public’s view of the new Government’s vision for healthcare was unveiled at a Parliamentary reception this week, hosted... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/17361 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:32:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-in-top-15-per-cent-of-creditworthy-companies-17534 York-based Benenden Healthcare Society is one of the country’s most creditworthy businesses according to Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) the... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/17534 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/people-welcome-more-patient-power-16121 Research examining the public’s opinion on the new Government’s vision for healthcare reform is revealed today. In the first... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/16121 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/healthcare-partnership-providing-high-quality-healthcare-in-east-anglia-15989 Members of Benenden Healthcare in East Anglia will now have the opportunity to be treated at the Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital.... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15989 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-joins-national-campaign-for-co-operation-15946 York-based Benenden Healthcare Society has pledged its continuing support to the ideals of mutuality by becoming the newest member of... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15946 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/melton-mowbray-building-society-chooses-benenden-healthcare-society-15945 Mutual organisations team up to provide health and wellbeing to Melton Mowbray Building Society staff. York based Benenden Healthcare, a... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15945 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-congratulates-the-new-uk-parliament-15814 Benenden Healthcare is watching with interest the composition of the British Government following on from the announcement of a hung... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15814 Fri, 07 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-hospital-to-feature-on-channel-fours-embarrassing-bodies-15803 The independent hospital, Benenden Hospital, based in Kent and a subsidiary of the Benenden Healthcare Society Limited, will feature on the... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15803 Wed, 05 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/local-york-carnival-to-benefit-from-benenden-healthcare-sponsorship-15775 Benenden Healthcare is set to promote its message of health and wellbeing to the York community as main sponsors of the popular... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15775 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-on-board-as-main-sponsor-for-york-community-pride-awards-15776 Benenden Healthcare has been welcomed on board as main sponsors of the York Community Pride Awards 2010, helping to celebrate the strength... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15776 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-to-join-with-minster-fm-for-yorks-race-for-life-15777 As part of its ongoing relationship with our local media partner, Minster FM, Benenden Healthcare will be sponsoring the popular York radio... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15777 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/the-labour-party-healthcare-manifesto-15765 As part of the 2010 General Election, each political party launched their manifestos. Of particular interest to Benenden Healthcare Society... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15765 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:50:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/the-conservative-party-healthcare-manifesto-15760 Politicians are naturally pre-occupied with the NHS, its performance and stability. In the run up to the 2010 general election, the... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15760 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:49:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/the-liberal-democrat-party-healthcare-manifesto-15767 The future of UK healthcare has been called into question by the televised general election debates and healthcare manifestos of each... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15767 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/the-role-of-mutual-organisations-in-delivering-public-services-15750 Mutual providers, co-operatives and social enterprise organisations all have an important role to play in the delivery of public services.... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15750 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/uk-society-places-pressures-on-our-healthcare-system-150410 The impact of sedentary and indulgent lifestyles is starting to affect the health and wellbeing of adults and children across the UK. The... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15725 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/boorman-review-the-impact-of-sickness-absence-on-uk-businesses-15729 The cost of sickness absence is something that businesses across the UK battle with regularly. For both large and small UK businesses, the... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15729 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/our-response-to-healthcare-cost-savings-15714 Benenden Healthcare is continually investing in the future of UK healthcare. As a mutual and friendly society, our income is ploughed back... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15714 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/the-future-of-the-nhs-and-uk-healthcare-15716 The King’s Fund Report ‘How cold will it be? Prospects for the NHS funding 2011-2017” paints a stark picture of the reality facing... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15716 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/council-leader-in-visit-to-leading-healthcare-organisation-15702 The leader of City of York Council, Andrew Waller, today saw first hand the strong link that York has with one of the UK’s leading... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/15702 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/uk-confirmed-as-the-moan-nation-14611 A survey commissioned by the not-for-profit mutual healthcare provider, Benenden Healthcare Society, has revealed the blue state of our... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/14611 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-hospital-helps-nurses-return-to-work-10514 Benenden Hospital has been accredited as one of only two places in Kent where nurses wanting to return to work after a prolonged absence... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10514 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/total-rewards-schemes-offer-major-opportunity-for-the-public-sector-10753 Research from Benenden Healthcare Society reveals that 80 per cent of public sector workers have never heard of total reward packages,... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10753 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/hospital-scoops-gold-award-10749 The high-tech operating equipment at Benenden Hospital is some of the most advanced and well maintained in the country, according to an... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10749 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/top-marks-for-benenden-hospital-10745 Benenden Hospital is celebrating the seal of approval from its patients. Over 99 per cent of patients responding to a recent survey have... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10745 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/pirates-ahoy-at-benenden-hospital-10746 Patients and visitors at Benenden Hospital could have been forgiven for doing a double take on Friday when doctors and nurses arrived... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10746 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/top-surgeon-comes-to-kent-10752 One of the world’s leading surgeons will be at Benenden Hospital, near Cranbrook, on November 26th to demonstrate new surgical techniques... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10752 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/kent-trio-join-world-expert-in-south-africa-10744 Three operating theatre staff from the award-winning Benenden Hospital in Kent have been chosen to travel to South Africa to work alongside... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10744 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/new-orthopaedic-service-launched-at-benenden-hospital-10751 Following a £2 million investment, patients are now able to access Benenden Hospital’s new orthopaedic service. The service is for... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10751 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/childrens-mental-health-is-top-of-the-agenda-for-york-resident-10750 York resident, Kendra Heward, 27, hopes to use research in Canada to change the way we look at children’s mental health after winning a... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10750 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/one-in-ten-set-to-terminate-supplier-agreements-due-to-lack-of-trust-or-respect-10747 Is the recession giving way to a friendlier society? Nearly 14 million Britons have either changed, or considered changing, their bank,... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10747 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/hospital-appoints-first-woman-director-10748 Jane Abbott has been appointed Director of Benenden Hospital near Cranbrook, the first woman to hold the post in the hospital’s 102-year... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/10748 Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/garden-of-delights-for-hospital-patients-11079 Patients at a Kent hospital now have a quiet retreat filled with the scent of flowers and the sound of birdsong, thanks to the opening of a... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11079 Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/hospital-is-jewel-in-the-crown-of-healthcare-11081 Ann Widdecombe, MP for Maidstone and the Weald, visited Benenden Hospital to open a Ј2m project which includes fully refurbished operating... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11081 Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-consultant-triumphs-in-london-marathon-11083 Consultant Gynaecologist, Mohamed Hefni, battled the heat to finish the London Marathon at the end of April and said he couldn’t have done... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11083 Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-hospital-cleans-up-at-industry-awards-11086 Kent-based Benenden Hospital Trust has triumphed as the top healthcare employer in the UK for the third year running, according to the... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11086 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-healthcare-appoints-new-chief-executive-11087 Benenden Healthcare Society has confirmed Ken Hesketh as its Chief Executive as it further strengthens its management team. He will... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11087 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/senior-nursing-figure-praises-benenden-hospital-11088 The President of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has praised the work of Benenden Hospital following a visit, which included a tour of... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11088 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-leads-the-way-in-comfort-11089 Benenden Hospital has taken delivery of eighteen state of the art beds which will ‘revolutionise’ patients’ comfort and make life easier... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11089 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/jobs-that-make-you-sick-11096 Human resources makes you ill   New research(1) conducted by Benenden Healthcare, the mutual healthcare provider, reveals that people... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11096 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benhealth-scoops-excellence-award-11132 Excellence award for York healthcare society’s magazine benhealth, the magazine for members of the York-based Benenden Healthcare Society,... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11132 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/york-woman-to-work-with-african-aids-victims-11134 York-based Benenden Healthcare Society has awarded a prestigious travelling fellowship to a local resident who wishes to work with child... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11134 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/healthcare-ladies-race-for-life-11136 A team from the York-based Benenden Healthcare Society will take part in the Cancer Research UK ‘Race for Life’ on Sunday 6th July. The... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11136 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/workers-value-healthcare-above-company-bonuses-11139 Despite being the second most popular employee perk, only one-fifth get healthcare provision through work British workers rate healthcare... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11139 Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/worried-brits-in-work-despite-feeling-ill-11140 Under-pressure Brits are battling into work despite being ill, according to new research(1) from Benenden Healthcare, the mutual healthcare... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11140 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/benenden-staff-boost-residential-home-social-fund-11144 The residents’ social fund, at Oakhaven residential home in Acomb has received a significant boost, thanks to the fundraising efforts of... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11144 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/16m-smokers-gave-up-due-to-smoking-ban-11150 New research from Benenden Healthcare, the mutual healthcare provider, has shown that more than 1.6m smokers quit the habit when the ban on... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11150 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/press-and-media-centre/latest-news/average-gp-works-six-days-a-year-while-feeling-ill-11154 82 per cent of GPs have gone to work sick in the past 12 months The average GP works six days a year when they are feeling ill despite the... News http://www.benenden.org.uk/11154 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT