Growth in referrals boosts Benenden

Benenden Hospital Trust has reported a 7% increase in income to £28.8m for the year ended 31 December 2015. The Kent-based hospital said referrals were up 1.5% on the previous year to 8,277 admissions and 44,769 outpatient consultations despite disruption from continued building work while redeveloping the site. Referrals were impacted by the decision to…