Our Point of Care Testing team are celebrating a successful first UK Accreditation Service inspection.
They are one of the first in the UK accredited to this standard, demonstrating their commitment to a high-quality and safe service.
Congratulations to the team on this achievement! 👏
Falls prevention certificates for January-March have been announced!
They recognise indicators including good lying and standing blood pressure compliance & strong completion of falls risk assessments.
Well done to the winning teams for all your work to keep patients safe! 💙
Cancer patients across Kent and Medway are set to benefit from more advanced and personalised breast radiotherapy, following the introduction of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) at Maidstone Hospital.
Full story: ow.ly/u0ON50YKQTj
Last month, Trauma and Orthopaedics ran their third 3rd annual casting course for resident doctors at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
Surgical trainees from across the region had the chance to learn more about core plastering principles, including for common fracture patterns and more specialised casts.
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The friendly team at Overy Street Clinic offers confidential sexual health care, including contraception, STI testing and treatment.
Free, confidential clinics every Tuesday, 3–5pm.
No booking needed – just walk in.
Have an outpatient appointment? Read your letter carefully.
Before your appointment we may ask you to:
📆 keep a symptom diary
💊 stop certain medications
🚽 come to your appointment with a full bladder.
It’s important you do these, or we may not be able to go ahead with your appointment.
Congratulations to all the healthcare support workers who completed their Care Certificates in March! 👏
The Care Certificate gives health and social care support workers the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe and compassionate care.
Our warmest wishes to our staff, patients, supporters and all in our community observing Orthodox Christian Easter this weekend. ☦️
Orthodox Easter traditions include the cracking of red-dyed eggs symbolising the blood of Christ and the tomb.
We wish everyone a wonderful time celebrating!
🚰 New, reusable bottles funded by our MTW Hospitals Charity are marked to show patients how much water they can sip every hour until their procedure.
Ensuring they stay hydrated helps reduce headaches, nausea and anxiety.
Highlights in this month's Patient First newsletter:
🏆 International award for consultant orthopaedic surgeon
🐠 Underwater seascape helps calm young patients
♻️ Walking aid recycling saves NHS resources
…and much more!
Get Patient First delivered to your inbox: mtw.nhs.uk/patient-first
Good luck to nurses Beula and José, running this weekend's Brighton Marathon for our MTW Hospitals Charity to raise funds for the Intensive Care Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
We'll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🙌
Sponsor them today: ow.ly/AQf450YGVek
Congratulations to our Chief Nurse, Jo Haworth who has been appointed Visiting Professor in the School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health at @canterburyccuni.bsky.social!🎓
Read more: ow.ly/C2Y050YGw0C
Join us on 28 April at 6pm for a live online Q&A about the new @maggiescentres.bsky.social cancer centre coming to Maidstone Hospital.
Hear more about the plans, ask questions and find out how this new centre will provide free, expert support.
To join, email mtw-tr.communications@nhs.net
If you’ve stayed in one of our hospitals as an inpatient, you may be invited to take part in the NHS Adult Inpatient Survey.
Taking part in the survey is voluntary and all answers are confidential.
If you have any questions about the survey, email mtw-tr.experienceofcare@nhs.net
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating! ✝️
Easter is one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It's an opportunity to reflect on themes of hope, compassion and renewal - values at the heart of everything we do.
Thank you to our friends and supporters for generous Easter treats donated to our MTW Hospitals Charity! 🐣
Donations like these help brighten days, lift spirits and make hospital feel a little less daunting for children and their families.
Their consistent results & quiet determination have earned our Cancer Performance team the Employee of the Month Award for February! 👏
With their support, a record-breaking 90.6% of patients were treated within 62 days in December.
Nominate a colleague or team: www.mtw.nhs.uk/employee-of-the-month
Return walking aids to our reception areas at:
Fordcombe Hospital
Maidstone Hospital
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Sevenoaks UTC.
Since last year, we've saved over £18,000 thanks to returned and recycled walking aids!
Where appropriate, refurbished walking aids can be reused for future patients.
The scheme helps reduce our carbon footprint and save valuable NHS resources.
Last weekend a team from our Medical Infusion Suite took on a demanding, 20-mile hike in the Peak District for our MTW Hospitals Charity
They raised an amazing £4,500 for a vein finder machine to help make treatments easier, faster, and as pain-free as possible for patients.
Well done team! 🙌
Today marks the beginning of Passover, a festival with deep significance for our Jewish colleagues, patients and communities.
Chag Pesach Sameach to all who are celebrating!
Thank you to all those working to keep our patients safe while others celebrate with their loved ones. ✡️
Don’t let illness or injury ruin your Easter. Take action now:
⏰ order prescriptions early
💊 check pharmacy opening times
🏠 stock the essentials at home.
Visit StopThinkChoose.co.uk for a guide to local services.
It's #NationalDoctorsDay! 👩⚕️🩺👨⚕️🏥
Today, and every day, we thank all our doctors and recognise your dedication, your expertise and your compassion.
Thank you so much for everything you do and for everything you contribute to our NHS. 💙
New X-ray equipment is arriving at Tunbridge Wells Hospital on Monday 30 March from 6.30am.
The delivery will be moved into the building through the Women's and Children's entrance and disruption will be kept to a minimum.
🚑 Ambulance access will be maintained at all times.
Infection prevention & control excellence awards are presented to teams showing exemplary practice.
The winners for March:
✨ Hedgehog Ward and Woodlands at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
✨ Maidstone Hospital Emergency Department, who achieved a 100% score on IPC audits this month.
Well done teams! 👏
#HospitalPharmacyDay recognises the expertise of our pharmacy teams!
They play a crucial role in patient care and medication safety, and their expertise is essential, making sure every prescription is safe, effective & tailored to each patient.
Last year they dispensed 725,000 prescriptions!
📲 Parents and guardians can now access their child’s health records securely through our patient portal.
✉️ Get email updates on letters, and complete questionnaires to support your child’s care.
Request access and read our ‘how to’ guide: mtw.nhs.uk/portal
Thank you to all the teams and partners who have worked tirelessly to respond to the meningitis B outbreak – and continue to do so.
From delivering vaccinations and preventative antibiotics to supporting those affected, staff have worked quickly and with real care during a very challenging time.
"The artwork really helped us during a stressful day".
🐠 Support from the Maidstone Hospital League of Friends has transformed Maidstone Hospital’s Short Stay Surgery Unit to make it less daunting for our youngest patients.
Read more: ow.ly/VIaS50YxE1c
Maidstone A&E are our Chief Nurse’s Team of the Month for February! 🏆
The award was in recognition of their work managing a number of complex patients during an already very busy time for the department.
They were presented with their certificate yesterday by Deputy Chief Nurse, Richard Gatune.