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#ExceptionalPeopleOutstandingCare
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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
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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
The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team welcomed Health Minister, Karin Smyth MP to the surgical hub's official naming and first anniversary event yesterday.
The centre has cared for almost 3,500 orthopaedic patients since opening in 2024.
www.mtw.nhs.uk/2025/10/heal...
The centre has cared for almost 3,500 orthopaedic patients since opening in 2024.
www.mtw.nhs.uk/2025/10/heal...
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team welcomed Health Minister, Karin Smyth MP to the surgical hub's official naming and first anniversary event yesterday.
The centre has cared for almost 3,500 orthopaedic patients since opening in 2024.
www.mtw.nhs.uk/2025/10/heal...
The centre has cared for almost 3,500 orthopaedic patients since opening in 2024.
www.mtw.nhs.uk/2025/10/heal...
Behind every successful cancer treatment is a team of professionals, including engineers who keep our complex radiotherapy systems and high-precision linear accelerators running day in, day out.
🏅 This month, Senior Radiation Engineer, Mohamed Madani was recognised with an @ipem.ac.uk gold medal!
🏅 This month, Senior Radiation Engineer, Mohamed Madani was recognised with an @ipem.ac.uk gold medal!
October 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Behind every successful cancer treatment is a team of professionals, including engineers who keep our complex radiotherapy systems and high-precision linear accelerators running day in, day out.
🏅 This month, Senior Radiation Engineer, Mohamed Madani was recognised with an @ipem.ac.uk gold medal!
🏅 This month, Senior Radiation Engineer, Mohamed Madani was recognised with an @ipem.ac.uk gold medal!
A @midkentcollege.bsky.social nursing student who joined us for her T Level placement has won a regional Department for Education National Apprenticeship & Skills Award!
Maddie Dunkley has earned praise from colleagues & patients for her dedication, ambition & compassion.
Congratulations Maddie! 👏
Maddie Dunkley has earned praise from colleagues & patients for her dedication, ambition & compassion.
Congratulations Maddie! 👏
October 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A @midkentcollege.bsky.social nursing student who joined us for her T Level placement has won a regional Department for Education National Apprenticeship & Skills Award!
Maddie Dunkley has earned praise from colleagues & patients for her dedication, ambition & compassion.
Congratulations Maddie! 👏
Maddie Dunkley has earned praise from colleagues & patients for her dedication, ambition & compassion.
Congratulations Maddie! 👏
Three-year-old Toby visited Maidstone Hospital last week for a procedure involving an anaesthetic.
Our play specialists helped prepare him for his procedure; dressing as a doctor reduced his anxiety & made him feel more involved. He didn’t want to take his costume off, even in the anaesthetic room!
Our play specialists helped prepare him for his procedure; dressing as a doctor reduced his anxiety & made him feel more involved. He didn’t want to take his costume off, even in the anaesthetic room!
October 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Three-year-old Toby visited Maidstone Hospital last week for a procedure involving an anaesthetic.
Our play specialists helped prepare him for his procedure; dressing as a doctor reduced his anxiety & made him feel more involved. He didn’t want to take his costume off, even in the anaesthetic room!
Our play specialists helped prepare him for his procedure; dressing as a doctor reduced his anxiety & made him feel more involved. He didn’t want to take his costume off, even in the anaesthetic room!
Last week, Advanced Clinical Practitioner Naresh Nagalipalli spoke at a conference about our Virtual Ward which has cared for 2,000+ patients & saved 7,000+ hospital bed days since 2022.
An innovative system connects clinical teams, cutting-edge technology & patients, easing pressure on hospitals.
An innovative system connects clinical teams, cutting-edge technology & patients, easing pressure on hospitals.
October 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Last week, Advanced Clinical Practitioner Naresh Nagalipalli spoke at a conference about our Virtual Ward which has cared for 2,000+ patients & saved 7,000+ hospital bed days since 2022.
An innovative system connects clinical teams, cutting-edge technology & patients, easing pressure on hospitals.
An innovative system connects clinical teams, cutting-edge technology & patients, easing pressure on hospitals.
Last year we dispensed over 750,000 prescriptions!
This wouldn't be possible without the vital work of our pharmacy technicians, who prepare and dispense medications, offer advice to patients, manage supplies, and promote the safe and effective use of medications.
Happy Pharmacy Technician Day! 💙
This wouldn't be possible without the vital work of our pharmacy technicians, who prepare and dispense medications, offer advice to patients, manage supplies, and promote the safe and effective use of medications.
Happy Pharmacy Technician Day! 💙
October 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Last year we dispensed over 750,000 prescriptions!
This wouldn't be possible without the vital work of our pharmacy technicians, who prepare and dispense medications, offer advice to patients, manage supplies, and promote the safe and effective use of medications.
Happy Pharmacy Technician Day! 💙
This wouldn't be possible without the vital work of our pharmacy technicians, who prepare and dispense medications, offer advice to patients, manage supplies, and promote the safe and effective use of medications.
Happy Pharmacy Technician Day! 💙
October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month and ten years of the Living with Secondary Breast Cancer group providing a supportive space for those living with metastatic breast cancer.
An extended session offered peer support, reflections on shared experiences and expert insights.
An extended session offered peer support, reflections on shared experiences and expert insights.
October 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month and ten years of the Living with Secondary Breast Cancer group providing a supportive space for those living with metastatic breast cancer.
An extended session offered peer support, reflections on shared experiences and expert insights.
An extended session offered peer support, reflections on shared experiences and expert insights.
Thank you Rapid Relief Team UK who came to Tunbridge Wells Hospital last week to recognise our Emergency Department teams as part of A&E Appreciation Week!
Volunteers treated staff to refreshments during breaks in a busy shift.
Thank you RRT for your support & our ED teams for everything you do! 👏
Volunteers treated staff to refreshments during breaks in a busy shift.
Thank you RRT for your support & our ED teams for everything you do! 👏
October 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Thank you Rapid Relief Team UK who came to Tunbridge Wells Hospital last week to recognise our Emergency Department teams as part of A&E Appreciation Week!
Volunteers treated staff to refreshments during breaks in a busy shift.
Thank you RRT for your support & our ED teams for everything you do! 👏
Volunteers treated staff to refreshments during breaks in a busy shift.
Thank you RRT for your support & our ED teams for everything you do! 👏
Wishing a very happy and healthy #Diwali to our patients, staff, volunteers and everyone in our communities celebrating! ✨
May the festival of lights bring new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. 🪔
May the festival of lights bring new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. 🪔
October 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Wishing a very happy and healthy #Diwali to our patients, staff, volunteers and everyone in our communities celebrating! ✨
May the festival of lights bring new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. 🪔
May the festival of lights bring new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. 🪔
Last weekend a group of consultant oncologists conquered the 50km Kent Downs Ultra Challenge, raising nearly £9k for our Kent Oncology Centre, helping ensure we can continue to offer innovative radiotherapy care and treatment. 💙
➡️ www.justgiving.com/team/50kmchallengeforkentoncologycentre
➡️ www.justgiving.com/team/50kmchallengeforkentoncologycentre
50Km for Kent Oncology Centre
Help Gemma Hegarty raise money to support Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Charitable Fund
www.justgiving.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Last weekend a group of consultant oncologists conquered the 50km Kent Downs Ultra Challenge, raising nearly £9k for our Kent Oncology Centre, helping ensure we can continue to offer innovative radiotherapy care and treatment. 💙
➡️ www.justgiving.com/team/50kmchallengeforkentoncologycentre
➡️ www.justgiving.com/team/50kmchallengeforkentoncologycentre
From our archives: The old Kent & Sussex Hospital, pictured around 1950 and still showing patches of its wartime camouflage paint in places.
October 20, 2025 at 6:37 AM
From our archives: The old Kent & Sussex Hospital, pictured around 1950 and still showing patches of its wartime camouflage paint in places.
The Anaesthetic team at Maidstone Hospital has completed a project to help optimise the Critical Care Transfer service:
📋 Standardised transfer bag checklists
📱 A new online data collection tool to monitor timings and help set up drug grab-bags
🦺 Hi-vis jackets to ensure safety and visibility.
📋 Standardised transfer bag checklists
📱 A new online data collection tool to monitor timings and help set up drug grab-bags
🦺 Hi-vis jackets to ensure safety and visibility.
October 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Anaesthetic team at Maidstone Hospital has completed a project to help optimise the Critical Care Transfer service:
📋 Standardised transfer bag checklists
📱 A new online data collection tool to monitor timings and help set up drug grab-bags
🦺 Hi-vis jackets to ensure safety and visibility.
📋 Standardised transfer bag checklists
📱 A new online data collection tool to monitor timings and help set up drug grab-bags
🦺 Hi-vis jackets to ensure safety and visibility.
Reposted by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
A team of 8 oncology consultants at the Kent Oncology Centre completed the tough challenge of walking 50 km (31 miles)last Saturday, in just over 12 hours to raise money for radiotherapy innovations. Please do sponsor us! Here is the link to my JustGiving page.
www.justgiving.com/page/rema-jy...
www.justgiving.com/page/rema-jy...
October 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
A team of 8 oncology consultants at the Kent Oncology Centre completed the tough challenge of walking 50 km (31 miles)last Saturday, in just over 12 hours to raise money for radiotherapy innovations. Please do sponsor us! Here is the link to my JustGiving page.
www.justgiving.com/page/rema-jy...
www.justgiving.com/page/rema-jy...
Knowing CPR could save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. 💙
Our Resuscitation & Emergency Planning teams joined forces with Southeastern at Maidstone East station this morning to train the public in CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques on #RestartAHeart Day.
Read more: ow.ly/yEsH50Xct1g
Our Resuscitation & Emergency Planning teams joined forces with Southeastern at Maidstone East station this morning to train the public in CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques on #RestartAHeart Day.
Read more: ow.ly/yEsH50Xct1g
October 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Knowing CPR could save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. 💙
Our Resuscitation & Emergency Planning teams joined forces with Southeastern at Maidstone East station this morning to train the public in CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques on #RestartAHeart Day.
Read more: ow.ly/yEsH50Xct1g
Our Resuscitation & Emergency Planning teams joined forces with Southeastern at Maidstone East station this morning to train the public in CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques on #RestartAHeart Day.
Read more: ow.ly/yEsH50Xct1g
Our Catering team have won an award for promoting sustainability and reducing food waste.
In just five months, they achieved an 18% reduction in food waste & boosted our recycling rate by an impressive 17%!
✅ The result: a reduction in food waste and savings which can be reinvested in the NHS.
In just five months, they achieved an 18% reduction in food waste & boosted our recycling rate by an impressive 17%!
✅ The result: a reduction in food waste and savings which can be reinvested in the NHS.
October 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our Catering team have won an award for promoting sustainability and reducing food waste.
In just five months, they achieved an 18% reduction in food waste & boosted our recycling rate by an impressive 17%!
✅ The result: a reduction in food waste and savings which can be reinvested in the NHS.
In just five months, they achieved an 18% reduction in food waste & boosted our recycling rate by an impressive 17%!
✅ The result: a reduction in food waste and savings which can be reinvested in the NHS.