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As a member of Benenden Health, you can access a range of treatments at our CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Benenden Hospital, nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside.

Benenden Hospital in Kent

Is my treatment covered by my Benenden Health membership?

Find out whether the treatment you need is on Benenden Health’s approved list of procedures.
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My treatment is covered by my Benenden Health membership

If your treatment is on the approved list of procedures, you can request access by calling Benenden Health on 0300 304 5700 (8am-5pm Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays).
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My treatment isn’t covered by my Benenden Health membership; I'd like to fund my own treatment

If your procedure isn’t covered, and you need help now, paying for your own treatment is a smart way to get back on the road to recovery. Call our Private Patient Team or complete our online enquiry form.

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How much does treatment cost for members?

Member prices for some of our key self-pay treatments are listed below. 

Orthopaedics
Varicose veins
Urology and gynaecology
Procedure type
Treatment price*
Monthly cost**
Total hip replacement
From £11,695
From £282.77
ROSA robotic-assisted total knee replacement
From £14,701.50
From £355.48
Standard total knee replacement
From £12,375
From £299.22
Total shoulder replacement
From £14,029
From £339.22
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) - one leg
From £2,418.75
From £58.48
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) - both legs
From £4,064
From £98.26
UroLift
From £5,089.50
From £123.06
TURP
From £5,640
From £136.37
Aquablation
From £10,643
From £257.33
Total abdominal hysterectomy
From £6,600
From £159.58
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy
From £6,720
From £162.49
Orthopaedics
Total hip replacement
Treatment price*
From £11,695
Monthly cost**
From £282.77
ROSA robotic-assisted total knee replacement
Treatment price*
From £14,701.50
Monthly cost**
From £355.48
Standard total knee replacement
Treatment price*
From £12,375
Monthly cost**
From £299.22
Total shoulder replacement
Treatment price*
From £14,029
Monthly cost**
From £339.22
Varicose veins
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) - one leg
Treatment price*
From £2,418.75
Monthly cost**
From £58.48
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) - both legs
Treatment price*
From £4,064
Monthly cost**
From £98.26
Urology and gynaecology
UroLift
Treatment price*
From £5,089.50
Monthly cost**
From £123.06
TURP
Treatment price*
From £5,640
Monthly cost**
From £136.37
Aquablation
Treatment price*
From £10,643
Monthly cost**
From £257.33
Total abdominal hysterectomy
Treatment price*
From £6,600
Monthly cost**
From £159.58
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy
Treatment price*
From £6,720
Monthly cost**
From £162.49

I have a question about Benenden Hospital

When you visit as a patient, we want your visit to be as stress-free as possible. Read on to find out what to expect at our award-winning hospital. You can find out more in our guide for patients.

Does the hospital have free parking?

Whether you’re visiting as a patient, family member or friend, we want your visit to be as stress-free as possible, including being able to park for free.

Can I bring a friend or family member to my appointment?

Where possible, you should attend your outpatient appointment alone. However, if you are visiting our Eye Unit or you have additional support needs, you can be accompanied.

I want to find out more about Benenden Hospital’s Consultants

Our patients are at the heart of everything we do so, when you come to our hospital, you’ll be treated by specialist, well-respected Consultants who are supported by experienced, compassionate nursing teams.

I’ve had my treatment at Benenden Hospital and need some follow-up support

If you have any worries once you’re home, please don’t hesitate to call us on the number on your discharge letter for help and advice.

I’m a member but haven't visited the hospital before and want to know more about it

The hospital was opened in 1907 by the National Association for the Establishment and Maintenance of Sanatoria, to treat postal workers suffering from tuberculosis (TB). The Association had been founded by a consortium of trade unions and friendly societies, and the Benenden Healthcare Society became a member.

Once the consortium disbanded, the Benenden Healthcare Society took over the sanitorium, expanding treatment to include chest complaints and cancer diagnosis. Soon came an operating theatre, surgical wards and an x-ray department.

Now an independent hospital with charitable status, we provide the best care from our location in the heart of the Kent countryside. Find out more about our hospital.

Can I get treatment through my membership immediately?

After six months

If you're experiencing a wait on the NHS, you can request a range of medical diagnostics.

After six or 24 months

If you're experiencing a wait on the NHS, you can request medical treatment after six months in England, Scotland or Wales or after 24 months in Northern Ireland (timescales may differ for existing members in Northern Ireland).

For more information on how to request these services, please visit the Benenden Health website.

What will my initial appointment at the hospital involve?

Meeting your Consultant is the first step to getting your health back on track. If you’re worried about your condition, or unsure what treatment will involve, they’re here to answer your questions and concerns and guide you to the decision that’s right for you. They’ll also discuss the next steps to booking your treatment.

I’ve had my appointment for treatment or surgery; what happens next?

If you need further treatment, and it’s covered by your Benenden Health membership, you’ll be contacted directly by the Surgical Bookings team to arrange a convenient date.

What's covered under my Benenden Health membership?

Benenden Health membership gives you access to a whole range of services. To find out more about what’s included in your membership, please visit the Benenden Health website.

I’m experiencing a wait with my local GP surgery; can I book a GP appointment through my Benenden Health membership?

As soon as you join Benenden Health you have access to the 24/7 GP Helpline. For more information on how to access this service, please visit the Benenden Health website.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for a face-to-face GP appointment, Benenden Hospital offers a private GP service – which includes a 25-minute appointment for £110. Please note this service is not covered by your Benenden Health membership.

I’m a Benenden Health member and I have a question about my membership

If you have a question about any aspect of your membership, please contact Benenden Health’s Member Services team on 0300 304 5700.

I’m not a Benenden Health member, how do I join?

It’s simple to become a member of Benenden Health. For more information on how to join you can visit their website. Or alternatively you can call 0800 414 8400 to speak to one of their friendly advisors.

Benenden Health is the trading name of The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited, which is an incorporated Friendly Society, registered under the Friendly Societies Act 1992, registered number 480F. The Society’s contractual business (the provision of tuberculosis benefit) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, (Financial Services Register number 205351). Verify our registration at register.fca.org.uk. The remainder of the Society’s business is undertaken on a discretionary basis. Registered Office: Holgate Park Drive, York, YO26 4GG.

*Guide price for Benenden Health members

**Representative examples

Hip replacement: total amount of Credit £11,695.00. Total charge for credit £5,271.80. Total Amount Repayable £16,966.80. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £282.77. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon total hip replacement surgery costing £11,695.00 repayable over 60 months.

ROSA knee replacement: total amount of Credit £14,701.50. Total charge for credit £6,627.30. Total Amount Repayable £21,328.80. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £355.48. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon ROSA robotic assisted total knee replacement costing £14,701.50 repayable over 60 months.

Standard total knee replacement: total amount of Credit £12,375.00. Total charge for credit £5,578.20. Total Amount Repayable £17,953.20. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £299.22. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon standard total knee replacement surgery costing £12,375.00 repayable over 60 months.

Shoulder replacement: total amount of Credit £14,029.00. Total charge for credit £6,324.20 Total Amount Repayable £20,353.20. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £339.22. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon total shoulder replacement surgery costing £14,029.00 repayable over 60 months.

EVLT – single leg: total amount of Credit £2,418.75. Total charge for credit £1,090.05. Total Amount Repayable £3,508.80. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £58.48. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon single leg EVLT surgery costing £2,418.75 repayable over 60 months.

EVLT – both legs: total amount of Credit £4,064.00. Total charge for credit £1,831.60. Total Amount Repayable £5,895.60. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £98.26. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon EVLT surgery of both legs costing £4,064.00 repayable over 60 months.

UroLift: total amount of Credit £5,089.50. Total charge for credit £2,294.00. Total Amount Repayable £7,383.00. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £123.05. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon UroLift procedure costing £5,089.50 repayable over 60 months.

TURP: total amount of Credit £5,640.00. Total charge for credit £2,542.20. Total Amount Repayable £8,182.20 Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £136.37. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon TURP procedure costing £5,640.00 repayable over 60 months.

Aquablation: total amount of Credit £10,643.00. Total charge for credit £4,797.40. Total Amount Repayable £15,440.40. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £257.33. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon Aquablation procedure costing £10,643.00 repayable over 60 months.

Abdominal hysterectomy: total amount of Credit £6,600.00. Total charge for credit £2,974.80. Total Amount Repayable £9,574.80. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £159.58. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon total abdominal hysterectomy costing £6,600.00 repayable over 60 months.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy: total amount of Credit £6,720.00. Total charge for credit £3,029.40. Total Amount Repayable £9,749.40. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £162.49. Representative 16.9% APR. Example based upon total laparoscopic hysterectomy costing £6,720.00 repayable over 60 months.