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An innovative new programme has been launched by Medway NHS Foundation Trust which encourages families to read to their premature babies while in neonatal intensive care to improve their cognitive functions.

Pupils from Robert Napier School in Gillingham have presented Medway Maritime Hospital with a beautifully crafted piece of artwork.

Medway Maritime Hospital has achieved a significant reduction in its patient mortality rate – meaning more patients are now surviving than they did before.

With the prospect of a long cold winter in store, Medway Maritime Hospital has launched a special six-month trial to help improve the survival rates of elderly patients who are admitted with fractured hips.

The Trust is delighted to announce that our Council of Governors has appointed Dr Peter Carter OBE as Interim Chairman of Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

Lady Astor of Hever, Patron of charity Abigail's Footsteps, officially opened the new maternity bereavement suite 'Abigail's Place' at Medway Maritime Hospital on Tuesday 1st November 2016.

Medway Maritime Hospital has been given the final go-ahead for the next and all-important phase of its £18million programme to redevelop the Emergency Department for the people of Kent and Medway.

Staff at Medway Maritime Hospital came out in force last week to celebrate NHS Fab Change Day.

Medway Maritime Hospital has officially become a smoke-free site. With effect from Monday, 17 October, all patients, visitors and staff are prohibited from smoking in the buildings, hospital grounds and car parks.

It is with great sadness that the Trust announces that after much consideration by Shena Winning, she has decided to step down as Chair of Medway NHS Foundation Trust.