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17 Jan 2012

Independent survey shows patients come first at Benenden Hospital
Nursing care has been rated good, very good or excellent by 99.5% of patients in an independent...
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5 Jan 2012

Society takes bronze in staff development
Work towards a key business plan aim has led to the achievement of a Bronze Award for Benenden...
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24 Aug 2011

Sick teddy influences lifetime career in nursing
When Vicky Mason retires next month (September) from Benenden Hospital in Kent, after thirty years,...
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6 Jul 2011

Benenden Hospital leads the way in innovative Knee Replacement Operation
On Friday 1st July, Benenden Hospital hosted an innovative bilateral knee replacement operation....
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6 Jun 2011

Benenden Fertility Centre official opening
The leading scientist and fertility expert, Lord Winston officially opened the new Fertility Centre...
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24 May 2011

Lord Winston to launch new fertility centre in Kent
The leading scientist and fertility expert, Lord Winston, will officially open the Benenden...
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31 Mar 2011

Brits all puffed out
A study released today by Benenden Healthcare Society reveals that the average Brit is so unhealthy...
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18 Mar 2011

Two baby girls born thanks to new Benenden Fertility Centre
The new Fertility Centre at Benenden Hospital near Cranbrook has announced the arrival of two baby...
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8 Mar 2011

Record breaking Lillian follows in family footsteps
At the age of 100, Lillian Dedman has just become our oldest member. Lillian – who has never had...
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16 Feb 2011

Society forges US partnership
Hospital scheme nurtures staff development Nurse Julie Meredith and Sister Jane Wallace from...

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