Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

👋 We are #TeamMTW | 🏥 Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Fordcombe hospitals | 💙 #ExceptionalPeopleOutstandingCare

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🏳️‍🌈 Rain couldn’t 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.

[KCC Highways @KentHighways]

@sewateruk @mtweprr @MTWnhs

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✨ Happy #BiomedicalScienceDay2026! ✨

From analysing blood samples to uncovering the science behind illnesses, biomedical scientists' work is part of 85% of all clinical decisions in the NHS.🔬

Thank you to all the biomedical scientists and lab staff #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare!

[Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust @MTWnhs]

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.

✉️ Email [email protected] for more information and to take part.

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This will affect those travelling to and from Tunbridge Wells Hospital so please plan ahead and leave extra time for your journey.

[KCC Highways @KentHighways]

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

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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

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📞 50,000 calls a month
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Twenty-three colleagues
🕛24 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

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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, 3–5pm.

No booking needed – just walk in.

[Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust @MTWnhs]

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 – whether they are delivering care or receiving it. 🌈

[Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust @MTWnhs]

We marked Dementia Awareness Week (18 to 25 May) with activities raising awareness of dementia:

👩‍🏫 Teaching trolley rounds
🍰 Memory cafés
🪴 A gardening group for patients on Ward 22 at Tunbridge Wells
👑 A reminiscence group focussed on the Royal Wedding.

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📲 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: https://t.co/2DaZJgm864

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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:

💊 Your local pharmacy
💻 https://t.co/WfL67X9b5V
🤕 A local minor injury unit.

Find out more at https://t.co/LaZQTSrUFQ

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Have an outpatient appointment? Please read your letter carefully.

Before your appointment we may ask you to do things like:
📆keep a symptom diary
💊stop certain medication
🚽come to the appointment with a full bladder

If you don't do these, your appointment may not go ahead.

[Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust @MTWnhs]

Before planned surgery, pre-operative assessments make sure you’re ready for your procedure.

You’ll 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.

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The Radiotherapy Practice Education team said farewell last week to @CityStGeorges students, completing their 3‑year placements at the Kent Oncology Centre.

Professional, proactive and consistently willing to go the extra mile, they’ve made an impact on colleagues & patients. 💙

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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.

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A big thank you to each and every member of staff working across the NHS this bank holiday! 💙

To the public, if you need medical help today, use NHS 111, or for a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.

[Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust @MTWnhs]

Our Emergency Departments get busier in hot weather, so help us help you this weekend:

⛱️ Make use of shade
😎 Always use sun cream
❤️ Look out for vulnerable friends and family
🥤 Stay hydrated.

If you need help and advice, use NHS 111. Please keep 999 for emergencies.

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Our specialist team have been in main reception at Maidstone Hospital today raising awareness for Melanoma Awareness Month.

🏖️ Stay safe in the sun as temperatures rise this weekend! Follow NHS advice for sun safety: https://t.co/lE65bqsMdg

[MTW NHS Emergency Planning & Response @mtweprr]

A warning for heat is in force over the holiday weekend. It’s 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