Benenden Hospital prides itself on the quality of its patient care. The hospital and its employees take equal pride in winning awards from well-regarded outside sources which recognise their achievements.
These awards provide an independent assessment of the positive attitudes and experience of the staff - which are fundamental in the overall care and treatment programme that patients receive.
Awards include
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Healthcare 100 Awards 2009 - awarded by HSJ and the Nursing Times
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Overall winner of the Healthcare 100 Awards 2009
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Top Healthcare Employer 2009
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Top Healthcare Employer in the field of Work Life Balance (over 100 employees) 2009
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Top Employer in the field of Performance Management and Staff Development (over 100 employees) 2009
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Top Healthcare Employer in the field of Leadership (over 100 employees) 2009
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Top Independent Employer 2008/9.
Accolades
In addition, the hospital has been described as 'a shining example' by Bernie Ribeiro, former President of the Royal College of Surgeons and has an excellent and long-standing record for first-class infection prevention and control.
"Benenden Hospital does terrific work."
Ann Widdecombe, former shadow Health Secretary, 2009
"Benenden is a most impressive place where staff are obviously happy, valued and, as a result, promote a high standard of care for their patients."
Maura Buchanan, President of the Royal College of Nursing, 2008