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Medway NHS Foundation Trust has today signed the NHS Smokefree Pledge to mark the two-year anniversary of Medway Maritime Hospital becoming a smoke-free site.

The CCGs in Medway, Swale, Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley are in the process of establishing a new service, which will be largely based in the community.

Like many other NHS Trusts in the Country, the Emergency Department at Medway Maritime Hospital is experiencing extremely high numbers of attendances. Some of these patients could have been treated more appropriately elsewhere. 

Medway NHS Foundation Trust has appointed a contractor to carry out work to replace cladding on part of the hospital. The buildings date from 1999, and the cladding is therefore reaching the end of its life and is due for replacement.

The government’s renowned efficiency advisor Lord Carter of Coles paid a visit to Medway NHS Foundation Trust and praised staff for their ‘’inspiring’’ and ‘’exemplary’’ commitment to providing the best of care to the people of Medway and Swale.

The dermatology service at the Trust is experiencing serious challenges in managing current demand.

An announcement has been made on the future of stroke and vascular services in Kent and Medway.

We are delighted to announce that you will be able to put your trivia to the test once again, at our second hospital charity Quiz Night, on Friday 5 October, from 7pm in the restaurant at Medway Hospital.

The Annual Members’ Meeting  of Medway NHS Foundation Trust will take place at 6pm on Tuesday 25 September in the Restaurant at Medway Maritime Hospital.

The Trust has become the first in England to sign up to The Smallest Things ‘Employer with Heart’ Charter, pledging its commitment to support the needs of premature babies and their families.