Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
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#ExceptionalPeopleOutstandingCare
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Thank you to the Maidstone Hospital League of Friends for a generous donation to purchase equipment for Ophthalmology to help the team diagnose and manage eye conditions.
The MS-39 is the most advanced technology available for analysis of the front part of the eye: the cornea, iris and lens.
The MS-39 is the most advanced technology available for analysis of the front part of the eye: the cornea, iris and lens.
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Thank you to the Maidstone Hospital League of Friends for a generous donation to purchase equipment for Ophthalmology to help the team diagnose and manage eye conditions.
The MS-39 is the most advanced technology available for analysis of the front part of the eye: the cornea, iris and lens.
The MS-39 is the most advanced technology available for analysis of the front part of the eye: the cornea, iris and lens.
Well done to Lucy Gosnell, Senior Sister in ICU at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, who presented at @baccnuk.bsky.social conference on leading the unit to become the 1st in the UK to gain HU-CI accreditation, recognising the team's focus on supporting the wellbeing and rehabilitation of ICU patients.
November 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Well done to Lucy Gosnell, Senior Sister in ICU at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, who presented at @baccnuk.bsky.social conference on leading the unit to become the 1st in the UK to gain HU-CI accreditation, recognising the team's focus on supporting the wellbeing and rehabilitation of ICU patients.
Come along to our MTW Hospitals Charity Christmas Fayre on Sunday 30 November, 10am - 3pm in Maidstone Hospital Academic Centre! 🎁🎄
Funds raised support the purchase of a vein finder for our Medical Infusion Suite, making treatments easier, faster and as pain-free as possible.
Funds raised support the purchase of a vein finder for our Medical Infusion Suite, making treatments easier, faster and as pain-free as possible.
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Come along to our MTW Hospitals Charity Christmas Fayre on Sunday 30 November, 10am - 3pm in Maidstone Hospital Academic Centre! 🎁🎄
Funds raised support the purchase of a vein finder for our Medical Infusion Suite, making treatments easier, faster and as pain-free as possible.
Funds raised support the purchase of a vein finder for our Medical Infusion Suite, making treatments easier, faster and as pain-free as possible.
The first conference for nursing, midwifery & allied health professional educators in the region was held at Maidstone Hospital last week.
It gave attendees the chance to reflect on their roles as educators with topics including clinical supervision, T-levels, preceptorship & post-registration.
It gave attendees the chance to reflect on their roles as educators with topics including clinical supervision, T-levels, preceptorship & post-registration.
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The first conference for nursing, midwifery & allied health professional educators in the region was held at Maidstone Hospital last week.
It gave attendees the chance to reflect on their roles as educators with topics including clinical supervision, T-levels, preceptorship & post-registration.
It gave attendees the chance to reflect on their roles as educators with topics including clinical supervision, T-levels, preceptorship & post-registration.
"It's the NHS at its very, very best."
The West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre featured on ITV Meridian News last week.
The centre has delivered 230,000+ tests since opening, helping shorten waiting times, reduce pressure on hospitals and transform care for patients.
The West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre featured on ITV Meridian News last week.
The centre has delivered 230,000+ tests since opening, helping shorten waiting times, reduce pressure on hospitals and transform care for patients.
Community diagnostic centre celebrated in ITV Meridian report for helping reduce waiting times
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November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"It's the NHS at its very, very best."
The West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre featured on ITV Meridian News last week.
The centre has delivered 230,000+ tests since opening, helping shorten waiting times, reduce pressure on hospitals and transform care for patients.
The West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre featured on ITV Meridian News last week.
The centre has delivered 230,000+ tests since opening, helping shorten waiting times, reduce pressure on hospitals and transform care for patients.
Our infection prevention and control excellence awards are presented to departments or individuals who show exemplary IPC practice.
Competition was tough but the winners for October were Ward 32 at Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Foster Clark Ward at Maidstone Hospital! 👏
Competition was tough but the winners for October were Ward 32 at Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Foster Clark Ward at Maidstone Hospital! 👏
November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Our infection prevention and control excellence awards are presented to departments or individuals who show exemplary IPC practice.
Competition was tough but the winners for October were Ward 32 at Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Foster Clark Ward at Maidstone Hospital! 👏
Competition was tough but the winners for October were Ward 32 at Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Foster Clark Ward at Maidstone Hospital! 👏
The #SafeguardingAdultsWeek theme this year is prevention: recognising signs early, speaking up & helping people stay safe, respected and in control of their lives.
Our Safeguarding Adults team have been raising awareness of what to do if someone has a concern & how to access the support they need.
Our Safeguarding Adults team have been raising awareness of what to do if someone has a concern & how to access the support they need.
November 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The #SafeguardingAdultsWeek theme this year is prevention: recognising signs early, speaking up & helping people stay safe, respected and in control of their lives.
Our Safeguarding Adults team have been raising awareness of what to do if someone has a concern & how to access the support they need.
Our Safeguarding Adults team have been raising awareness of what to do if someone has a concern & how to access the support they need.
The West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre in Maidstone has delivered over 230,000 tests since opening in 2023.
Yesterday ITV News Meridian visited to find out how the centre is shortening waiting times, helping reduce pressure on hospitals and transforming care for patients.
Yesterday ITV News Meridian visited to find out how the centre is shortening waiting times, helping reduce pressure on hospitals and transforming care for patients.
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre in Maidstone has delivered over 230,000 tests since opening in 2023.
Yesterday ITV News Meridian visited to find out how the centre is shortening waiting times, helping reduce pressure on hospitals and transforming care for patients.
Yesterday ITV News Meridian visited to find out how the centre is shortening waiting times, helping reduce pressure on hospitals and transforming care for patients.
Before planned surgery, pre-operative assessments make sure patients are ready for their procedure.
We’ll send you a health questionnaire by email. Your answers will help us decide if you need further tests.
For some patients, this will save a trip to hospital or mean a shorter appointment.
We’ll send you a health questionnaire by email. Your answers will help us decide if you need further tests.
For some patients, this will save a trip to hospital or mean a shorter appointment.
November 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Before planned surgery, pre-operative assessments make sure patients are ready for their procedure.
We’ll send you a health questionnaire by email. Your answers will help us decide if you need further tests.
For some patients, this will save a trip to hospital or mean a shorter appointment.
We’ll send you a health questionnaire by email. Your answers will help us decide if you need further tests.
For some patients, this will save a trip to hospital or mean a shorter appointment.
Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.
Simple steps can help:
💉 get your winter vaccinations, if you're eligible
🌡️ keep your home warm
👥 check in on friends, family & neighbours.
www.nhs.uk/staywell
Simple steps can help:
💉 get your winter vaccinations, if you're eligible
🌡️ keep your home warm
👥 check in on friends, family & neighbours.
www.nhs.uk/staywell
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.
Simple steps can help:
💉 get your winter vaccinations, if you're eligible
🌡️ keep your home warm
👥 check in on friends, family & neighbours.
www.nhs.uk/staywell
Simple steps can help:
💉 get your winter vaccinations, if you're eligible
🌡️ keep your home warm
👥 check in on friends, family & neighbours.
www.nhs.uk/staywell
Vickie Gadd, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Gynae Oncology Genetics and Family History has been recognised for her voluntary work supporting women living with BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene alterations.
For many years, Vickie (pictured right) has volunteered her time and expertise to BRCA Kent.
For many years, Vickie (pictured right) has volunteered her time and expertise to BRCA Kent.
November 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Vickie Gadd, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Gynae Oncology Genetics and Family History has been recognised for her voluntary work supporting women living with BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene alterations.
For many years, Vickie (pictured right) has volunteered her time and expertise to BRCA Kent.
For many years, Vickie (pictured right) has volunteered her time and expertise to BRCA Kent.
A big thank you to the Maidstone Hospital League of Friends for funding a patient monitoring system for the Endoscopy Unit at Maidstone Hospital. 🫶
Endoscopy services run seven days a week and last year the service performed more than 15,000 procedures! 👏
Endoscopy services run seven days a week and last year the service performed more than 15,000 procedures! 👏
November 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM
A big thank you to the Maidstone Hospital League of Friends for funding a patient monitoring system for the Endoscopy Unit at Maidstone Hospital. 🫶
Endoscopy services run seven days a week and last year the service performed more than 15,000 procedures! 👏
Endoscopy services run seven days a week and last year the service performed more than 15,000 procedures! 👏
In this month's Patient First newsletter:
🦴 The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre celebrates its first year
👁️ The importance of cornea donation
💓 Restart a Heart Day
🪴 New ICU garden at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
🩺 Supporting our youngest patients through play.
mtw.nhs.uk/patient-first/
🦴 The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre celebrates its first year
👁️ The importance of cornea donation
💓 Restart a Heart Day
🪴 New ICU garden at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
🩺 Supporting our youngest patients through play.
mtw.nhs.uk/patient-first/
November 15, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In this month's Patient First newsletter:
🦴 The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre celebrates its first year
👁️ The importance of cornea donation
💓 Restart a Heart Day
🪴 New ICU garden at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
🩺 Supporting our youngest patients through play.
mtw.nhs.uk/patient-first/
🦴 The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre celebrates its first year
👁️ The importance of cornea donation
💓 Restart a Heart Day
🪴 New ICU garden at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
🩺 Supporting our youngest patients through play.
mtw.nhs.uk/patient-first/
National industrial action by resident doctors takes place from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
📲 If you need advice, visit www.111.nhs.uk.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
📲 If you need advice, visit www.111.nhs.uk.
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
National industrial action by resident doctors takes place from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
📲 If you need advice, visit www.111.nhs.uk.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
📲 If you need advice, visit www.111.nhs.uk.
A module for nurses looking after critically ill patients has been commended by the University of Greenwich for its quality & innovation.
Foundations of Nursing the Critically Ill is a work-based learning module emphasising the ICU patient experience & rehabilitation after critical illness.
Foundations of Nursing the Critically Ill is a work-based learning module emphasising the ICU patient experience & rehabilitation after critical illness.
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A module for nurses looking after critically ill patients has been commended by the University of Greenwich for its quality & innovation.
Foundations of Nursing the Critically Ill is a work-based learning module emphasising the ICU patient experience & rehabilitation after critical illness.
Foundations of Nursing the Critically Ill is a work-based learning module emphasising the ICU patient experience & rehabilitation after critical illness.
If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill.
➡️ Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book at GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk
➡️ Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book at GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill.
➡️ Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book at GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk
➡️ Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book at GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk
National industrial action by resident doctors takes place from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
🗓️ You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
If you need advice, visit www.111.nhs.uk
🗓️ You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
If you need advice, visit www.111.nhs.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
National industrial action by resident doctors takes place from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
🗓️ You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
If you need advice, visit www.111.nhs.uk
🗓️ You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
If you need advice, visit www.111.nhs.uk
Last week we hosted the South East Undergraduate Medical Education Secondary Care Conference at Maidstone Hospital, bringing together educators, clinicians and students.
The event showcased collaboration, innovation, and excellence in undergraduate medical education throughout the region.
The event showcased collaboration, innovation, and excellence in undergraduate medical education throughout the region.
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Last week we hosted the South East Undergraduate Medical Education Secondary Care Conference at Maidstone Hospital, bringing together educators, clinicians and students.
The event showcased collaboration, innovation, and excellence in undergraduate medical education throughout the region.
The event showcased collaboration, innovation, and excellence in undergraduate medical education throughout the region.
On Armistice Day we remember Sister Marion Vilvandre who trained at the Kent & Sussex Hospital.
She joined the Army Nursing Corps in 1939 & was evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940, later working in Africa.
In November 1942 her ship home was torpedoed & she has no known grave. She was just 31 years old.
She joined the Army Nursing Corps in 1939 & was evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940, later working in Africa.
In November 1942 her ship home was torpedoed & she has no known grave. She was just 31 years old.
November 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
On Armistice Day we remember Sister Marion Vilvandre who trained at the Kent & Sussex Hospital.
She joined the Army Nursing Corps in 1939 & was evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940, later working in Africa.
In November 1942 her ship home was torpedoed & she has no known grave. She was just 31 years old.
She joined the Army Nursing Corps in 1939 & was evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940, later working in Africa.
In November 1942 her ship home was torpedoed & she has no known grave. She was just 31 years old.
Advanced physiotherapists Stephan Moehrke and Lucy Thomas spoke about exercise, menopause, bone health and the importance of staying active at a West Kent Federation of WIs Lifestyle Day.
The team are keen to continue working in the local community to promote health, confidence and active living.
The team are keen to continue working in the local community to promote health, confidence and active living.
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Advanced physiotherapists Stephan Moehrke and Lucy Thomas spoke about exercise, menopause, bone health and the importance of staying active at a West Kent Federation of WIs Lifestyle Day.
The team are keen to continue working in the local community to promote health, confidence and active living.
The team are keen to continue working in the local community to promote health, confidence and active living.
Today we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by members of our Armed Forces.
Their commitment to protecting and serving our communities will forever be remembered with gratitude, and their legacy of courage continues to inspire us all.
#WeWillRememberThem
Their commitment to protecting and serving our communities will forever be remembered with gratitude, and their legacy of courage continues to inspire us all.
#WeWillRememberThem
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Today we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by members of our Armed Forces.
Their commitment to protecting and serving our communities will forever be remembered with gratitude, and their legacy of courage continues to inspire us all.
#WeWillRememberThem
Their commitment to protecting and serving our communities will forever be remembered with gratitude, and their legacy of courage continues to inspire us all.
#WeWillRememberThem
Our radiographers use specialist equipment like X-ray machines, CT and MRI scanners and last year delivered around 400,000 imaging tests!
Today is World Radiography Day, when we celebrate their vital contribution to diagnosis & treatment.
THANK YOU for everything you do! 💙
Today is World Radiography Day, when we celebrate their vital contribution to diagnosis & treatment.
THANK YOU for everything you do! 💙
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Our radiographers use specialist equipment like X-ray machines, CT and MRI scanners and last year delivered around 400,000 imaging tests!
Today is World Radiography Day, when we celebrate their vital contribution to diagnosis & treatment.
THANK YOU for everything you do! 💙
Today is World Radiography Day, when we celebrate their vital contribution to diagnosis & treatment.
THANK YOU for everything you do! 💙
Occupational therapists play a vital role in keeping people independent.
Their proactive, person-centred approach helps prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, supports recovery at home, and limits the need for long-term care.
Happy #OTWeek25 to our amazing OTs! 💙
Their proactive, person-centred approach helps prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, supports recovery at home, and limits the need for long-term care.
Happy #OTWeek25 to our amazing OTs! 💙
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Occupational therapists play a vital role in keeping people independent.
Their proactive, person-centred approach helps prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, supports recovery at home, and limits the need for long-term care.
Happy #OTWeek25 to our amazing OTs! 💙
Their proactive, person-centred approach helps prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, supports recovery at home, and limits the need for long-term care.
Happy #OTWeek25 to our amazing OTs! 💙
The Intensive Care Unit garden at Tunbridge Wells Hospital helps support the mental & physical wellbeing of our critical care patients.
The garden has reopened following improvements made possible by a generous bequest to the Tunbridge Wells Hospital League of Friends.
Read more: ow.ly/mtJu50XmwWP
The garden has reopened following improvements made possible by a generous bequest to the Tunbridge Wells Hospital League of Friends.
Read more: ow.ly/mtJu50XmwWP
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Intensive Care Unit garden at Tunbridge Wells Hospital helps support the mental & physical wellbeing of our critical care patients.
The garden has reopened following improvements made possible by a generous bequest to the Tunbridge Wells Hospital League of Friends.
Read more: ow.ly/mtJu50XmwWP
The garden has reopened following improvements made possible by a generous bequest to the Tunbridge Wells Hospital League of Friends.
Read more: ow.ly/mtJu50XmwWP
Last month, ITV Meridian visited Maidstone Hospital to meet patients who have had life-changing cornea transplants.
Around 6,000 people in the UK are waiting for a cornea transplant and there are calls for more people to join the @nhsorgandonor.bsky.social register.
youtu.be/LLMbPxxImFA
Around 6,000 people in the UK are waiting for a cornea transplant and there are calls for more people to join the @nhsorgandonor.bsky.social register.
youtu.be/LLMbPxxImFA
ITV Meridian - cornea transplants
YouTube video by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Last month, ITV Meridian visited Maidstone Hospital to meet patients who have had life-changing cornea transplants.
Around 6,000 people in the UK are waiting for a cornea transplant and there are calls for more people to join the @nhsorgandonor.bsky.social register.
youtu.be/LLMbPxxImFA
Around 6,000 people in the UK are waiting for a cornea transplant and there are calls for more people to join the @nhsorgandonor.bsky.social register.
youtu.be/LLMbPxxImFA