๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Rain couldnโt stop us at Pride Canterbury today!
We were #MTWProud to join the party at Pride today - a time to stand together, challenge inequality and make sure every voice is heard, and every person belongs.
โจ Happy #BiomedicalScienceDay2026! โจ
From analysing blood samples to uncovering the science behind illnesses, biomedical scientists' work is part of 85% of all clinical decisions in the NHS.๐ฌ
Thank you to all the biomedical scientists and lab staff #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare!
The Stroke Advisory Group held their first meeting on Tuesday, sharing their views and helping shape our stroke services.
The next meeting is at Hermitage Court in Maidstone on Monday 7 September.
โ๏ธ Email [email protected] for more information and to take part.
Colts Hill, A228 Maidstone Road. Temporary traffic lights until 8th June between Alders Road and Redwings Lane junction for @sewateruk main repair works. Expect delays in the area: https://t.co/f1kBV8Uckz @mtweprr@MTWnhs
The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre was one of more than 100 surgical hubs across England joining an @NHSGIRFT optimisation week last month to maximise efficiency and deliver high quality treatment to as many patients as possible.
Read more: https://t.co/1RigCDiEih
๐ 50,000 calls a month
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Twenty-three colleagues
๐24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Meet the Switchboard team at Maidstone Hospital who work to ensure every call is answered and every message reaches the right place.
Read more: https://t.co/kOawuVCay5
Under 20 and live or work in Dartford?
The friendly MTW Sexual Health team at Overy Street Clinic offer confidential sexual health care, including contraception, STI testing and treatment.
Free, confidential walk in every Tuesday, 3โ5pm.
No booking needed โ just walk in.
This #Pride Month, and every month, we stand with our LGBTQIA+ colleagues, patients and communities.
We're committed to an NHS where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered to be themselves โ whether they are delivering care or receiving it. ๐
We marked Dementia Awareness Week (18 to 25 May) with activities raising awareness of dementia:
๐ฉโ๐ซ Teaching trolley rounds
๐ฐ Memory cafรฉs
๐ชด A gardening group for patients on Ward 22 at Tunbridge Wells
๐ A reminiscence group focussed on the Royal Wedding.
๐ฒ Parents and guardians can now access their childโs health records securely through our patient portal.
โ๏ธ Get email updates on letters, and complete questionnaires to support your childโs care.
Request access and read our โhow toโ guide: https://t.co/2DaZJgm864
Help us help you by choosing the right service for you and your family, and saving A&E for emergencies.
You can get fast, expert advice from:
๐ Your local pharmacy
๐ป https://t.co/WfL67X9b5V
๐ค A local minor injury unit.
Find out more at https://t.co/LaZQTSrUFQ
Have an outpatient appointment? Please read your letter carefully.
Before your appointment we may ask you to do things like:
๐keep a symptom diary
๐stop certain medication
๐ฝcome to the appointment with a full bladder
If you don't do these, your appointment may not go ahead.
Before planned surgery, pre-operative assessments make sure youโre ready for your procedure.
Youโll now get a health questionnaire from us by email.
Please complete the questionnaire when you get it. Your answers will help us decide if you need further tests.
The Radiotherapy Practice Education team said farewell last week to @CityStGeorges students, completing their 3โyear placements at the Kent Oncology Centre.
Professional, proactive and consistently willing to go the extra mile, theyโve made an impact on colleagues & patients. ๐
Today marks the start of Eid al-Adha, a significant festival for Muslims.
It marks a time of reflection, prayer, giving and gathering with loved ones.
We wish all our staff, patients and members of our local communities celebrating, an Eid filled with peace, joy and blessings.
A big thank you to each and every member of staff working across the NHS this bank holiday! ๐
To the public, if you need medical help today, use NHS 111, or for a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.
Our Emergency Departments get busier in hot weather, so help us help you this weekend:
โฑ๏ธ Make use of shade
๐ Always use sun cream
โค๏ธ Look out for vulnerable friends and family
๐ฅค Stay hydrated.
If you need help and advice, use NHS 111. Please keep 999 for emergencies.
Our specialist team have been in main reception at Maidstone Hospital today raising awareness for Melanoma Awareness Month.
๐๏ธ Stay safe in the sun as temperatures rise this weekend! Follow NHS advice for sun safety: https://t.co/lE65bqsMdg
A warning for heat is in force over the holiday weekend. Itโs fun for most but some people are unable to keep cool or have conditions that are not helped by heat so keep an eye on those less able to cope. For everyone - drink plenty of water and use high factor sun block @MTWnhs