News
Improving inpatient mental health care in Kent and Medway: Public consultation launched on proposals to relocate older adult’s inpatient ward
04 August 2021
Local people are being encouraged to respond to a public consultation on proposals to relocate Kent and Medway’s one remaining ‘dormitory’ style inpatient mental health ward – Ruby Ward – from Medway Maritime Hospital to a new purpose-built unit in Maidstone.
CQC publishes report into services at the Trust
30 July 2021
The Care Quality Commission has published a report following the inspections of services that took place in April and May 2021.
COVID-19 restrictions to remain in place at Medway Maritime Hospital after Monday 19 July
15 July 2021
To ensure that we protect our patients, as well as visitors and staff, from the ongoing risks of COVID-19, appropriate infection prevention and control measures will remain in place here at Medway Maritime Hospital for the immediate future.
Is the Emergency Department the most appropriate place for your care?
15 July 2021
Like many other NHS Trusts in the Country, the Emergency Department at Medway Maritime Hospital is experiencing extremely high numbers of attendances. We would urge you to consider other more appropriate and quicker options before visiting the Emergency Department
Celebrating Rainbow Day for Medway
13 July 2021
Staff and pupils from schools across Medway and Swale celebrated the 73rd birthday of the NHS by taking part in a Rainbow Day to raise money for The Medway Hospital Charity.
Medway and Swale Integrated Care Partnership wins prestigious award
06 July 2021
The ‘DAB111’ project (direct access booking via the 111 number into urgent and emergency care), implemented by the Medway and Swale Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), has been awarded ‘Best Acute Sector Partnership with the NHS’ at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2021.
CQC publishes report on infection prevention and control at the Trust
01 July 2021
The Care Quality Commission has today published a report following an inspection of infection prevention and control measures at Medway Maritime Hospital in May 2021.
New ‘blood spinning’ treatment hailed by first Kent patient
14 June 2021
A new and innovative ‘blood spinning’ treatment for painful orthopaedic problems like arthritis and tennis elbow has launched at Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
New edition of News@Medway - Medway NHS Foundation Trust magazine
11 June 2021
We are delighted to share the latest edition (Summer 2021) of our Trust magazine, News@Medway!
Second dose Covid-19 vaccine at Medway Maritime Hospital: Please rebook
25 May 2021
If you had a first AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination at Medway Maritime Hospital and have an appointment for a second dose on 28, 29, 30 May or 4, 5, 6 June, this applies to you.