We recognise the tragic circumstances of the current meningitis outbreak in Canterbury and the surrounding areas. UK Health Security Agency and NHS Kent and Medway are working together to ensure hospital staff and GPs are aware and to be vigilant for possible cases in any patients. If you are...
Families with children aged two to 17 in Medway and Swale are being invited to attend clinics in the Easter holidays to take part in a research study aimed at identifying children at risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Medway Maritime Hospital has expanded its involvement in the ELSA (EarLy...
Please can you provide the spend for temporary staffing split for bank and agency as below covering November 2025, December 2025 and January...
Unless otherwise stated, all questions relate to Nursing usage only. 1. Please provide name and contact details (email address and telephone number where possible) of the following (broken down per site): Temporary Staffing Manager or Staff Bank Manager Head of Temporary Resourcing and Medical...
When Kelly Strudwick came close to losing her life she had no idea the experience would inspire her to become a nurse. Kelly, from the Isle of Sheppey, was diagnosed in 2010 with Fowler’s Syndrome, a rare condition that affects the bladder’s ability to relax and empty properly. The 37-year-old...
To mark Overseas NHS Workers’ Day (Friday 6 March), Marisse Dimla has shared her experiences of leaving her home in Saudi Arabia to join the NHS and develop her nursing career. She said: “After completing my nursing degree in the Philippines, my professional journey began in Saudi Arabia, where...
Children preparing for surgery in the hospital are benefitting from new sensory and play equipment designed to ease anxiety and create a calmer experience before their procedure. The hospital’s paediatric team invested research funding into the project after national studies and family feedback...
Please provide the following information in relation to the last three months (or the most recent three complete months available): Data period 01/11/2025 – 30/01/2026 1. Agency Nursing Usage Total number of agency nursing shifts requested. 1,476 Total number of unfilled agency nursing...
How many temporary staff does the trust employ a month specifically to care for mental health patients in A&E or in an acute hospital bed? Please provide a monthly figure for January-December 2025 inclusive. This would include patients with no physical health needs waiting for a mental health...
The ability to detect breast cancer has been boosted thanks to two new pieces of diagnostic equipment which are now being used by our Breast Care Unit. Our clinicians can spot abnormalities and identify early signs of breast cancer more accurately and quickly thanks to the installation of a GE...
In the period 1st November 2025 to 31st January 2026 please provide a breakdown of: Total trust spend with framework agencies for locum doctors Please provide a further breakdown for locum doctors by: Spend per grade Spend per specialty Spend per agency name Under Section 21 of the...
For the 6-month period ending 1st January 2026, can you please provide: 1. Total Framework Agency Spend for Sonographers. 01.06.2025 – 01.01.2026 – £57,115 2. Total Off Framework Agency Spend Sonographers. £0 3. Total hours filled by Framework Agencies for Sonographers and a...