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This week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week (Monday 23-29 September), but the work to help prevent a patient’s risk of falling takes place all year round.

Medway NHS Foundation Trust has received a national award from the Ministry of Defence for its work in supporting the armed forces community.

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is asking local people to respect the dedicated NHS staff who care for them by launching a zero tolerance campaign to tackle threats of violence, abuse or harassment against staff.

Medway Maritime Hospital has welcomed a new therapy dog, a golden retriever named Yazzy, to bring cheer to patients, staff and visitors.

The Trust’s Research and Innovation Team recruited the highest number of participants from any NHS organisation in the south east for health research studies last year, according to the latest figures.

The NHS and local councils want to transform health and care services for children and young people and are calling on local people to get involved and help.

The Annual Members’ Meeting of Medway NHS Foundation Trust will take place at 6pm on Thursday 19 September in the Restaurant at Medway Maritime Hospital.

The Trust has installed a new hospital artwork celebrating the important contribution of staff in providing care to the local community.

Staff and patients at Medway Maritime Hospital were delighted to receive a generous donation of desktop fans and bottles of water during the recent heatwave.

The League is a registered charity and is a volunteer-led group who dedicate their time to raising vital funds for local health services.