Published on 01 September 2026
If you are experiencing orthopaedic pain and restricted mobility, and are facing a long NHS waiting list, why not consider accessing expert treatment sooner at a leading private hospital through using the NHS e-Referral Service?
You might be told you face a wait of 50 weeks or more for an NHS hip or knee replacement, or another orthopaedic procedure, and this can be exceptionally daunting. A long period of pain might have to be endured and symptoms could worsen.
Recommended is discussing with your GP the possibility of referring you to an alternative healthcare provider such as Benenden Hospital.
Patients from across the UK are choosing Benenden Hospital for high-quality orthopaedic care through the NHS e-Referral Service.
Facilities score highly
It is easy to see why Benenden Hospital, set in leafy Kent countryside, is so popular and scores so highly on the Doctify healthcare rating system.
Leaving the free car park adjacent to the hospital, you enter a spacious and calm reception area.
From there you are directed to a specific area for a consultation, perhaps, or a treatment at the hospital which is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Orthopaedic procedures offered at Benenden Hospital
Consultant-led orthopaedic pathways are provided as follows:
Hip and knee surgery
- Hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery
- Treatment for knee osteoarthritis, including Arthrosamid® injections
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus repair and meniscectomy
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder replacement
- Rotator cuff repair
- Frozen shoulder treatment
- Tendon surgery
Hand and upper limb procedures
- Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment
- Cubital tunnel syndrome treatment
- Trigger finger release
- Trapeziectomy
- Thumb joint replacement
- Golfer's and tennis elbow surgery
- Dupuytren's fasciectomy
- Ganglion cyst excision
Foot and ankle surgery
- Bunion surgery
- Hammer toe correction
- Morton's neuroma treatment
- Achilles tendonitis treatment
- Ankle impingement treatment
- Cheilectomy and osteotomy procedures
General orthopaedic treatments
- Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
- Cortisone injections
- Hyaluronic acid (Durolane®) injections
- Ligament reconstruction
- Osteoarthritis treatment
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
How to obtain a referral for NHS treatment at Benenden Hospital
- If your GP believes that you need a diagnostic test or scan, or medical treatment, you can ask whether it is available at Benenden Hospital
- If Benenden Hospital is on the list for your particular procedure, you should ask your GP to refer you via the NHS e-Referral Service, Musculoskeletal Triage for Orthopaedic Procedures or the (IS) RAS if you are a patient in West Kent.
- Your GP surgery may be able to book an initial appointment immediately. If not, you will receive a letter from your GP with a booking code (UBRN) and a password with information on how to book a date that is convenient for you
More information
Contact your GP or NHS refer to start your journey or find out more information about funding your treatment as an NHS patient. If you’re an existing patient or have another query, please get in touch.