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KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Coordinates: 51°17′10″N 0°33′24″E / 51.28615°N 0.55662°E / 51.28615; 0.55662
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KIMS Hospital
KIMS Hospital
KIMS Hospital Main Entrance
KIMS Hospital, Maidstone is located in Kent
KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Shown in Kent
Geography
LocationMaidstone, Kent, England
Coordinates51°17′10″N 0°33′24″E / 51.28615°N 0.55662°E / 51.28615; 0.55662
Organisation
Care systemPrivate
Services
Emergency departmentNo
History
Opened2014

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent private hospital in Kent. It is situated in Maidstone and treats privately insured, self-funding and NHS patients. Primary specialties are orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, breast surgery and general surgery. The hospital is situated on the Kent Medical Campus, off Junction 7 of the M20 Motorway. LycaHealth, which owns medical centres in Orpington and Canary Wharf, became its majority shareholder in October 2021.[1]

History

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The hospital, which was designed by David Morley Architects and built by Vinci Construction,[2] opened in 2014.[3] The hospital acquired Sevenoaks Medical Centre in January 2020 to offer private and NHS consultations, and diagnostic services.[4] LycaHealth acquired a majority stake in KIMS Hospital in October 2021.[5]

Facilities

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The hospital has state-of-the-art imaging, diagnostic and operating environments. KIMS Hospital is home to the only private Interventional Cardiology facility in Kent. It was the first hospital in Kent to offer Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for joint replacement surgery which allows for greater precision and improved recovery time for patients.[6]

Awards

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In 2023, the Hospital’s Theatre Department was awarded the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) accreditation for high standards of patient safety across their five theatres.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "KIMS Hospital confirms it will receive share of £140m as LycaHealth becomes Maidstone site's majority shareholder". Kent on line. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Funding finally agreed for £80m hospital in Kent". Building Better Healthcare. 2 April 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Prince to open new hospital". Kent Online. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Hospital buys up medical centre". Kent Online. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  5. ^ Davies, Maria (15 October 2021). "LycaHealth acquires KIMS Hospital in Kent". LaingBuisson News. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Innovative knee surgery technology available in Kent". Kent Online. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  7. ^ "KIMS Hospital High Standards Recognised". AFPP. 3 January 2024.