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Community orthopaedics

Providing orthopaedic solutions to outpatients across Kent.

Contact us

First appointments
0300 123 1772

Follow-up appointments
0300 123 1681

kentchft.orthopaedicpatients@nhs.net

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Who we are

We are a team of expert orthopaedic clinicians who provide a comprehensive orthopaedic outpatient service across Kent. The service offers a local, timely alternative to secondary care (acute) outpatient services. We offer early morning and evening appointments at some clinics.

What we do

We assess and diagnose patients and involve them fully in a care plan created for them. We refer patients to surgery or to other services when appropriate, and treat patients with long-standing musculoskeletal problems that have not been resolved through GP management and physiotherapy.

Assessment of musculoskeletal conditions, referral for imaging (XR, MRI, USS), exercise prescription, injection therapy, onward referral to physiotherapy or secondary care.

How do you use this service?

You need to be referred, for example, by a GP, nurse practitioner, first contact physiotherapist, unless you have previously been seen, in which case you get in touch using the information here.

Referral is received by Community Orthopaedic Service
Referral triaged by an advanced physiotherapy practitioner
Referral accepted by Community Orthopaedic Service
Assessment by an advanced physiotherapy practitioner
Depending on outcome of assessment
Offered one or more of the following, as required:
- self-management advice
- further investigations arranged (for example, scans, xrays, blood tests)
- joint steroid injection
- referral to another service (for example, physio)
Referral to acute hospital trust orthopaedic team for a consultant review - if required
Discharge from the service with the option to return within six months if not improving

Case studies

Our locations

Churchill Centre

Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7NJ

Our services at this location:

Please note there may be be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.

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Victoria Hospital, Deal

Victoria Hospital, London Road, Deal, CT14 9UA

Community hospital

Please see our Victoria Memorial Hospital page for more details.

Our services at this location:

Please note there may be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.

Urgent treatment centre

8am to 8pm, every day of the year.

X-ray: 9am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday.**

Closed from 12.45pm to 1.30pm.

We offer a walk-in service. However, we advise you to call NHS 111 before you travel to make sure you are directed to the most appropriate service for you. We may direct you to another service if we are unable to treat you at this centre.

See our urgent treatment centre page for more details.

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Dover Health Centre

Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent CT16 1RH

Our services at this location:

Please note there may be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.

Helpful information for the dental clinic

Dental number: 01304 865556
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm (closed for lunch 1 to 2pm)

Parking: Pay and display car park on Maison Dieu Road
Closest train/tube station: Dover Priory Train
Bus routes: Pencester Road
Taxi rank: No
Is the clinic shown on the map: Yes

Inside the clinic:

Lift: Yes
Bariatric chair: No
Inhalation sedation: Yes
IV sedation: Yes
Other speciality treatments: OPG Clinic
Hoist:
Two
Wheelchair access: Yes
Anything else: No

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Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre

Four Elms Road, Edenbridge, TN8 6FY

Please see our Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre page for more details.

Reception will be open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm.

The GP practice offers a walk-in minor injury service at the health centre. The service is open from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. There is no x-ray available.

For urgent help please phone NHS 111  or visit NHS 111 online to get the right advice on where to go.

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Folkestone Health Centre

15 – 25 Dover Road, Folkestone CT20 1JY

Our services at this location:

Please note there may be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.

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Memorial Medical Centre

Bell Road, Sittingbourne ME10 4XX

Our services at this location:

Please note there may be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.

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Minster Surgery

75 High Street, Minster, Kent CT12 4AB

Our services at this location:

Please note there may be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.

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Newington Road Clinic

Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 0QU

Our services at this location:

Please note there may be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.

Helpful information for the dental clinic

Dental number: 01843 255211
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm (closed for lunch 1 to 2pm)

Parking: At the front of the building
Closest train/tube station: Ramsgate
Bus routes: Not available
Taxi rank: Central Cars 01843 601601
Is the clinic shown on the map: Yes

Inside the clinic:

Lift: N/A
Bariatric chair: No
Inhalation sedation: Yes
IV sedation: Yes
Other speciality treatments: No
Hoist:
Yes
Wheelchair access: Yes
Anything else: No

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Sevenoaks Hospital

Hospital Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3PG

Community hospital

Please see our Sevenoaks Hospital page for more details.

Urgent treatment centre

We offer a walk-in service. However, we advise you to call NHS 111 before you travel to make sure you are directed to the most appropriate service for you. We may direct you to another service if we are unable to treat you at this centre.

8am to 8pm, every day of the year.

X-ray: Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5pm.

See our urgent treatment centres page for more details.

Our services at this location:

Please note there may be be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.

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Sheerness Health Centre

250-262 High Street, Sheerness ME12 1UP

Our services at this location:

Please note there may be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.

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March 2024
Sevenoaks

I was happy that I have been asked and checked properly. They listened to me to make sure to give the right advice. Also, I liked that they examined me to see where I have the pain.

February 2024
Maidstone

Very helpful and reassuring. Answered all questions and more. Clear information of plans going forward.

January 2024
Sevenoaks

Very good, informative and listened to my questions and gave sound advice.

May 2023
Shepway

Because everything was explained fully and any questions answered.

May 2023
Gravesham

Very good treatment, made to feel very comfortable. I know I can contact them any time should the problem come back.

May 2023
Maidstone

Very helpful, very good at explaining things to me.

May 2023
Thanet

Clear explanation. Friendly manner. Encouraging.

April 2023
Gravesham

Very informative, good information given with a good plan going forward. I didn't leave with any questions not answered.

April 2023
Sevenoaks

Damien and his assistant examined the problem area thoroughly and gave me the appropriate treatment. They were very thorough.

March 2023
Gravesham

Amazing man, Marco was very kind and listened very well.

March 2023
Dover

Very good service, very good help, very nice people, very considerate. It was a pleasure to be there and would happily return.

January 2023
Shepway

Seen on time, friendly, helpful and was given a referral.

December 2022
Gravesham

They helped me and I understood.

December 2022
Thanet

I was seen very soon after my arrival. The clinician was thorough very informative. Excellent service.

December 2022
Ashford

Mike went above and beyond to try and help me. He was caring and empathic.

June 2022
Swale

Treatment was easy and informative.

June 2022
Sevenoaks

Damien was excellent at setting me at ease, explaining every step.

June 2022
Dover

Kenny was very clear and thorough with explanations and exercises.

June 2022
Shepway

Really pleased with the help I received. Paul was very friendly.

May 2022
Maidstone

Gautam was extremely thorough with my appointment, giving me great advice to help with my knees. Never met anyone before who is so kind and thorough, thank you.

May 2022
Thanet

Thank you for seeing me today and treating me with kindness. The treatment was virtually painless. Given helpful information re future treatment.

May 2022
Sevenoaks

The procedure was explained clearly at each step. I was given good follow up advice. I felt comfortable throughout.

April 2022
Maidstone

I was given information regarding my problem. The options for further help. The doctor was very kind and helpful. Thank you.

April 2022
Gravesham

Promptly seen, everything clearly explained. It was dealt with in a calm professional way.

April 2022
Deal

I was welcomed by Julia very politely. The information that she gave me was clear and concise, and the care given to me was fantastic.

April 2022
Thanet

Excellent people skills, guided me through what was going on at each stage, very caring and made me feel comfortable when having injection.

April 2022
Shepway

Lovely and really understanding.

April 2022
Sevenoaks

Excellent care and thorough, easy to understand explanations and exercises.

March 2022
Dover

Very helpful, took time to talk and listen and explained everything. Kind and considerate.

March 2022
Swale

Very good explanation on what was happening.

March 2022
Maidstone

Professional and clear guidance and preparation prior to procedure. Great explanation of procedure and expectation of result. Reassurance given at all times.

February 2022
Dover

Michael explained everything very clearly and helped put my mind at rest.

March 2022
Gravesham

Very good, the lady I saw was very professional an answered any question I had. She took into consideration when checking my knee, not to hurt it.

February 2022
Maidstone

Farida is very professional and always makes sure I understand the process / advice given.

February 2022
Thanet

Nas was extremely helpful and informative also a very nice man.

January 2022
Dover

Kehinde took her time and answered all my questions. She was great and really listened. Thank you Kehinde for your time!

January 2022
Maidstone

Excellent patient interaction, made me feel at ease on all occasions, follow up calls always on time.

January 2022
Thanet

Very good service, was seen quickly also given advice about my treatment. Was also given a good check over my problem.

December 2021
Maidstone

Very efficient friendly staff. Put my mother at ease while having injection. Excellent service.

December 2021
Maidstone

Nick fully explained cause of pain, treatment options, risks/benefits, likely outcomes. Put me at ease immediately, provided comprehensive information and follow up plan.

December 2021
Dover

Explained everything really well, easy to understand.

December 2021
Gravesham

Very good, I was very nervous and was put totally at ease.

November 2021
Sevenoaks

Paul was very kind and explained everything to me and was very reassuring, made me feel at ease.

November 2021
Maidstone

Thank you so much for putting me at ease. Amazing 'bedside manner'. Treatment was really good and explained each part of the process.

November 2021
Shepway

Very professional and friendly clinician, listens to me.

November 2021
Whitstable

Attentive, knowledgeable and instructive. Very good and concise explanations. Very personable, I felt comfortable asking questions. Excellent!

October 2021
Sevenoaks

I was seen on time, my treatment was explained clearly to me. I was made to feel comfortable and the procedure was surprisingly painless! Excellent service.

November 2021
Gravesham

Kind and sympathetic and Holly really explained things well.

October 2021
Maidstone

Treatment excellent, sympathetic, considerate I felt reassured and confident in their ability.

October 2021
Sevenoaks

Everything was explained to me, I felt very comfortable.

November 2022
Dover

Explained my treatment very thoroughly.

November 2022
Maidstone

Professional, polite, very informative and enough time given to explain things now and going forward.

November 2022
Hawkhurst

Gentleman was clear in his approach professional and courteous. Seemed thorough.

October 2022
Dover

Was listened to. Questions answered and understood.

October 2022
Sevenoaks

Made me very comfortable and at ease during the short procedure as I was very nervous and Gokhan was lovely.

October 2022
Shepway

Professional approach, well explained without any problem.

September 2022
Thanet

Seen on time, made to feel at ease. Given of plenty of information about what would happen.

September 2022
Tonbridge

The practitioner was very kind, compassionate and knowledgeable.

September 2022
Sevenoaks

Very clear and explained my condition in great detail. Explained my options and was very helpful.

September 2022
Dover

Very informative - took time to explain everything going forward.

September 2022
Maidstone

Every person was professional and caring. The doctor was very caring, kind and gentle.

August 2022
Thanet

Helpful listened to my problem and gave useful information.

August 2022
Sevenoaks

Damian and his nurse were very professional and informed me of everything as it was happening.

August 2022
Maidstone

Very good information provided throughout. Clean and efficient. Clinician made sure I was comfortable with procedure.

August 2022
Deal

My appointment happened on time. Julia was very clear and precise and explained what would happen next.

July 2022
Gravesham

Holly explained what was going on in my body and the MRI report. And Holly gave me some exercises to help strengthen my arm and shoulder.

July 2022
Thanet

Michael was very pleasant, informative and kind.

July 2022
Sevenoaks

Always helpful, efficient, good explanation of treatment.

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