01580 363158
Benenden
  • Contact us
  • 01580 363158

  • Treatments and services

    Hip and knee surgery

    Weight loss procedures

    Cosmetic surgery

    Cataract surgery

    Varicose vein treatment

    Back pain treatment

    Tests and scans

    Private GP service

    Physiotherapy

    Arranging your treatment

    I'll arrange my treatment through:

    Self-pay treatment

    Benenden Health members

    Private Medical Insurance

    NHS referrals

    Our prices

    Payment plans

    Our privacy policy



    T&Cs

    Your experience

    About us

    A guide for patients

    Medical facilities

    Infection prevention and control

    Governance

    Health news

    Patient webinars

    Feedback and complaints

    Find a Consultant

    Careers

    Current vacancies

    Flexi-Bank staff

    Benenden Hospital is a private hospital in Kent

    You’re in safe hands

    With high patient satisfaction levels, you can access the treatment you need in a clean, infection-free environment.
    Discover self-pay healthcare >

    Partners & health professionals

    Health professionals

    Partnerships

    Please enter at least three characters.
    Please enter at least three characters.
    ×
    • Treatments & Services >
    • Arranging your treatment >
    • Your experience >
    • Find a Consultant
    • Partners & health professionals >
    • Careers
    • Contact us
    • 01580 363158
    < Treatments & Services ×
    • Hip and knee surgery
    • Weight loss procedures
    • Cosmetic surgery
    • Cataract surgery
    • Varicose vein treatment
    • Back pain treatment
    • Tests and scans
    • Private GP service
    • Physiotherapy
    < Arranging your treatment ×
    • Self-pay treatment
    • Benenden Health members
    • Private Medical Insurance
    • NHS referrals
    • Prices
    • Payment plans
    • Our privacy policy
    • Terms and conditions
    < Your experience ×
    • About us
    • A guide for patients
    • Our medical facilities
    • Infection prevention and control
    • Governance
    • Health news
    • Patient webinars
    • Send us feedback
    • Make a complaint
    < Partners & health professionals ×
    • Health professionals
    • Partnerships
    ☰ ×
×
Please enter at least three characters.
  • Treatments & Services
  • Arranging your treatment
  • Your experience
  • Find a Consultant
  • Partners & health professionals
  • Careers
×
Please enter at least three characters.
  • Contact us

×

Treatments and services

Access over 250 self-pay treatments and services at Benenden Hospital.
View all treatments

Hip and knee surgery

Weight loss procedures

Cosmetic surgery

Cataract surgery

Varicose vein treatment

Back pain treatment

Tests and scans

Private GP service

Physiotherapy

×

×

Arranging your treatment

However you fund your treatment, you can feel confident choosing Benenden Hospital. I’ll arrange my treatment through:

Self-pay treatment

Benenden Health members

Private Medical Insurance

NHS referrals

Prices

Payment plans

Our privacy policy

Terms and conditions


×

Your experience

Hospital visits can be worrying, especially right now. Our spacious CQC Outstanding hospital has measures in place to keep you safe.

About us

A guide for patients

Our medical facilities

Infection prevention and control

Governance

Health news

Patient webinars

Send us feedback

Make a complaint


×


×

Partners & health professionals

We believe in playing a key role in the health of your community and workforce. Discover how we can partner to improve their wellbeing.

Health professionals

Partnerships


×

Careers

At Benenden Hospital we're very proud of our people, who work so hard to enable a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for those in our care.
☰
Home / About Us / Medical Facilities /

Ambulatory Care Unit

ACU at Benenden Hospital ACU at Benenden Hospital

Our Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)

Previously known as the Endoscopy Suite, our ACU is a purpose-built suite with two procedure rooms.

Call us today Make an enquiry
  • Ambulatory Care Unit
  • Diagnostic Imaging Department

What is the ACU?

Our ACU offers same day treatment for patients who require minor procedures without general anaesthetic. This means that after your procedure, you can go home the same day, without being admitted into hospital overnight.

What treatments are carried out in the ACU?

The following treatments are carried out in our ACU:

  • Endoscopy
  • Injections to relieve back pain
  • Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT)
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Cystoscopy
  • Bulkamid injections for female stress urinary incontinence
  • MonaLisa Touch® treatment for vaginal dryness
  • Gastric balloon surgery

How do I get referred to the ACU?

You’ll have been referred to the ACU by your GP, Consultant or another health care professional.

What happens when I arrive at the ACU?

A member of our nursing team will greet you and introduce themselves and the facilities. They should also be able to give you an idea of how long you’ll be on the unit.

What happens during my time in the ACU?

A nurse will carry out an assessment as part of your admission to the unit. This will include asking for a list of your current medication and taking basic observations such as a blood pressure.

During your procedure, you'll be looked after by our highly experienced nursing staff who will explain to you what is happening and what to expect.

You will be monitored for a short while in the recovery area. Refreshments will be available (please make staff aware of any dietary restrictions).

The recovery nurses will provide you with your discharge information and procedure report prior to going home.

What happens after I leave the ACU?

Once your appointment is over, you’ll be able to go home. Your nurse or Consultant will let you know what the next steps are after your procedure.

If you have any concerns after your appointment, please call the hospital or your GP on the numbers that we’ll give you when you’re discharged.

logo Benenden Hospital
  • About us
  • Media centre
  • Contact
  • Membership
  • Careers
  • Governance
  • Terms and conditions
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy & cookies
  • Accessibility
  • Gender pay gap report
  • Modern Slavery Act

Follow us

Copyright © 2022 Benenden Hospital. Benenden Hospital, whose registered office is at Goddard's Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AX is a Company limited by guarantee, Registered in England and Wales, number 3454120, and is also a registered charity, Registered charity number 1065995. Benenden Hospital is a subsidiary of The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited. *Calls cost a maximum of 4p per minute for BT customers. The price of calls from non-BT lines will vary. Calls may be recorded. Calls to 084 and 087 numbers will be charged at a higher rate. See Ofcom.org.uk for current charges.

Care Quality Commission
Care Quality Commission
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy & cookies
  • Accessibility
  • Gender pay gap report
  • Modern Slavery Act