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Research has shown that people with a learning disability have a life expectancy 20 years lower than the general population. Eloise Brett, Learning Disabilities Liaison Nurse, reveals how she supports patients with learning disabilities in hospital.

Medway Organ Donation Committee Chair Gill Fargher reveals her personal connection to the organ donor scheme, which helps save thousands of lives in the UK every year.

Two diabetes nurses from Medway NHS Foundation Trust were part of a team who received a national award for their work in setting up an online forum supporting colleagues across the country.

Patients, visitors, staff and local residents will be able to get into the festive spirit at Medway Maritime Hospital on Friday 7 December at our Christmas Fair on the hospital site.

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.

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.