Philip Orrell

Buy this immediately! You will not regret it. Ornithologists will note that the fantastic cover features a fulmar, known for spraying a disgusting fish oil out of its mouth at anyone who dares tangle with it. A fine salute to this maligned seabird.

Today we’re proud to celebrate ODP Day! 💜 Ryan Young, our Theatre Service Manager says, "As we mark National Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day, we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the exceptional skill, dedication, and compassion our ODP colleagues bring to patient care every day. Working seamlessly across anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery, ODPs are integral to the safe and effective delivery of theatre services, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care throughout their perioperative journey. Their professionalism, adaptability, and calm expertise underpin the outstanding experiences we strive to provide for every patient. Today, we thank our ODP team for their invaluable contribution and continued commitment to excellence, your work truly makes a difference!"

💜 Happy International Nurses Day! 💜 Today, we proudly celebrated the incredible dedication of our nursing team by honouring where it all started. To mark the occasion, nurses across the hospital pinned where they’re from on a world map, a powerful reminder of the diverse journeys that have led them to care for our patients at Benenden Hospital. Know a nurse at our hospital, or received excellent nursing care? Give a shout out in the comments below.

World Tuberculosis Day is always a reminder of our hospital's century-old heritage. Benenden Hospital was opened in 1907 by the National Association for the Establishment and Maintenance of Sanatoria - to treat postal workers suffering from tuberculosis. Here's a snapshot of the past!

We’ve now delivered 500 Arthrosamid® injections, and we’re proud to be the first hospital in the UK to do so! This important milestone is testament to our ongoing work supporting patients with knee osteoarthritis. Arthrosamid® is a hydrogel treatment option, with long‑lasting pain relief reported for up to five years after treatment in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Huge thanks to the creators at Contura Orthopaedics Ltd our orthopaedic consultants, and the clinical and non‑clinical teams who make this possible. Here’s to many more milestones and to supporting even more patients in finding long‑lasting relief from joint pain with Arthrosamid®. Find out more on our website: ow.ly/4y4s50YmQCi

For those of you wondering how to boost your immune system through this damp and dark winter, our Registered Nutritional Therapist, Mrs Abir Hamza-Goodacre, featured recently on BBC Radio Kent, offering helpful tips on how to build natural immunity through diet and lifestyle. Listen at the following link, from 10:14 onwards: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

The perfect example of how a bassist can be the beating heart of a band. A legendary player with Primal Scream, the backbone of The Stone Roses' groove. RIP Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield x

We were delighted to welcome Dawn Hodgkins, Director of Regulation at the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN), to tour our hospital yesterday. Dawn visited several departments and met colleagues who showcased some of our latest innovations.

Healthcare News: Benenden Hospital unveils £1m MRI scanner as part of imaging upgrade. Benenden Hospital in Kent has opened a newly refurbished MRI suite equipped with a £1m Siemens Healthineers MAGNETOM Altea scanner, forming part of a... #healthcare ow.ly/6XBg106exQi

Farewell to an absolute musical powerhouse. What a legacy. RIP #SlyStone. Get this in your ears: youtu.be/7czrIW_v7gc?si…

Great to work with these excellent nurses at Benenden Hospital and hear their different takes on what nursing means to them. #IND #InternationalNursesDay

Happy International Nurses Day! Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible dedication of nurses at our hospital and beyond as they come together for #NursesDay. #IND2025 #InternationalNursesDay

Great to support Benenden Health at the #KentBusinessShow in Ashford today, talking to attendees about how we can help with healthcare for businesses. #KBS2025 #BusinessShow #Kent #Conference #Exhibition

In modern healthcare, science and technology is vital to improving patient care and is changing lives for the better. Learn how we use these tools this #HealthcareScienceWeek, from laminar flow technology to robotic-assisted surgery: ow.ly/nOez50V8noH @WeHCScientists

We've got three upcoming online talks in March discussing hip and knee osteoarthritis and hernia treatments, as well as our in-person ROSA event on 26 March. The best way to stay up-to-date with our of events is to sign up to our free monthly newsletter: ow.ly/iFWf50V4fA8

Enjoyed filming with the fantastic @SageTechMedical team for a case study for Benenden Hospital as the first independent private hospital in the UK to install their innovative system to capture and recycle anaesthetic gases. #anaesthesia #sustainability

Healthcare News: Benenden launches women’s health assessment. Benenden Hospital has launched a comprehensive health assessment service for women at its site in Kent. Two levels of assessments are available – Essentials and Advanced – both of... #healthcare ow.ly/lcMP105YiJW

A great opportunity to head to the lovely city of #Canterbury to hear from two leading surgeons discussing the many benefits of the innovative @zimmerbiomet ROSA robotic surgical assistant: benendenhospital.org.uk/health-news/ev… #Robotics #Orthopaedics #OrthopaedicSurgery

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