News
Life-changing facility for people with severe physical and learning disabilities opens at hospital
13 May 2022
As part of our commitment to equality and inclusion for all, Medway NHS Foundation Trust has opened a Changing Places toilet for people with significant learning and physical disabilities - making it the first acute Trust in Kent and Medway to offer the facility.
Celebrating International Nurses' Day 2022
12 May 2022
To celebrate International Nurses’ Day (Thursday 12 May 2022), we asked our community, and our staff, to share their stories about our nurses and midwives who they felt have made a difference to them and those around them.
Here we share some of those stories.
New Reflection Garden
26 April 2022
A new outdoor space for people to remember, reflect and rejuvenate was officially opened at Medway Maritime Hospital by the Mayor of Medway, Cllr Jan Aldous, earlier today (Tuesday 26 April).
Hospital worker celebrates 50 years in the NHS
20 April 2022
Sue Meathrel, a long-serving audiologist based at Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham, Kent, has celebrated an incredible 50 years of working in the NHS.
Medway NHS Foundation Trust adopts cervical cancer diagnostic tool, ZedScan, within Colposcopy Services
19 April 2022
Medway NHS Foundation Trust has adopted the ZedScan™ diagnostic medical device to further improve the diagnosis of cervical cancer and pre-cancer in women referred to its colposcopy clinics at Medway Maritime Hospital.
Trust wins Excellence in Communication and Engagement Award
08 April 2022
Medway NHS Foundation Trust won the Excellence in Communication and Engagement category at this year’s Leading Healthcare Awards 2022, which were held virtually last night (Thursday 7 April 2022).
Former Great British Bake Off finalist Jane Beedle set to judge hospital charity’s ‘Bake Off’ competition
29 March 2022
Great British Bake Off finalist Jane Beedle will be the star guest at Medway Maritime Hospital’s Easter Fair this Friday (1 April 2022).
Centre stage for EPR success
18 March 2022
The Trust showcased the successful roll-out of phase one of its Electronic Patient Records (EPR) programme at theDigital Health Rewired conference on Tuesday 15 March.
International Women's Day 2022
08 March 2022
In support of International Women’s Day we’re sharing the career journeys of some of our inspirational colleagues throughout the day to help inspire others.
To round off the days celebrations, Dot Smith, Head of Midwifery, reveals why she chose to become a nurse.
International Women's Day 2022
08 March 2022
In support of International Women’s Day we’re sharing the career journeys of some of our inspirational colleagues throughout the day to help inspire others.
Clinical Sister Roisin Bolton, who recently celebrated 45 years’ continuous service, reveals how her nursing career started and the changes she has seen at Medway Maritime Hospital over the years.