Nominations are now open for vacancies on our Council of Governors (CoG) – could you join us in this exciting and important role? We have three vacancies on our CoG that we are looking to fill. Two seats are for a Public Governor to represent the constituency of Medway and the other is to...
Dementia and end of life patients can now receive an alternative holistic treatment away from a ward setting thanks to a dedicated space that’s been created at Medway Maritime Hospital. The Namaste Care Room, based on Tennyson Ward, offers a quiet space for the hospital’s Namaste Care...
What EPR (Electronic Patient Record) is currently being used by the Trust? Altera Sunrise. Are there any plans to change this? If so, when? No plans to change EPR...
Our Hospital Hero Award recognises a hospital worker who has done something extraordinary or made a real difference to patients’ lives, or their friends or family, and is one of 11 awards to be presented at next month’s Medway Annual Star Awards. It is a special award to celebrate the...
A new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner has launched at Medway NHS Foundation Trust’s multi-million pound Community Diagnostic Centre in Sheppey, marking a major milestone for the facility. The new four-tonne machine, which has already seen its first patients, is expected to transform...
On 14 May we proudly celebrate national Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day, dedicated to shining a light on our incredible ODPs — the highly-skilled professionals who play a vital role in delivering effective patient care across Medway Maritime Hospital. At Medway, the...
Could you please tell me for each of the years (a) 2022, (b) 2023 and (c) 2024 How many complaints through the patient advice and liaison system (PALS) your trust received from patients alleging they had been discriminated against or badly treated by a member of staff because of their being (i)...
Does your organisation currently use a Managed Bank service or system? No If yes, what is the name of the provider? N/A What is the end date of the current contract with this provider? N/A What are the current fees or costs associated with the...
Earlier this year, to celebrate the outstanding achievements and commitment of hospital staff, members of the public were asked to nominate their Medway Maritime Hospital Hero. We would like to thank everyone who submitted a nomination to the Kent Messenger, the award sponsors, who have now chosen...
An initiative to provide potentially life-saving treatment to patients who may be unaware they are living with HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C has been launched at Medway NHS Foundation Trust. The new programme, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), aims to screen...
Congratulations to colleagues from Medway NHS Foundation Trust who took part in the 2025 London Marathon raising money for two fantastic causes. This...
We’re making it easier for people to spend time with their loved ones while in hospital by extending visiting times to 8am to 8pm (from 1pm to 8pm) on most adult wards from Thursday 1 May. This in response to a new national standard for visiting patients in hospital and other care settings. This...
