You are invited to our Annual Members’ Meeting on Wednesday 23 September 2026. This is a chance to hear about our achievements over the past year, how we are tackling our challenges, and our plans for the year ahead. John Goulston, Chair of Medway NHS Foundation Trust said: “All are welcome at...
Last year, a significant backlog of patients referred to our Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) service was identified. These were patients from the Dartford and Gravesham area whose referrals not been managed in line with NHS waiting time standards. As a result, these patients waited an unacceptably long...
Funds raised through our car parking charges help us cover the cost of keeping our car parks safe and well maintained – including repairs, lighting, CCTV, security, updating machines and barriers, and keeping ambulance routes clear. They also help us to provide free or reduced parking rates...
Families are encouraged to prepare for common health issues ahead of the school summer holidays, which begin this week. If you’re planning to travel this summer, make sure you order and collect any prescription medicines you may need before you go, and remember to take them with you. Repeat...
Outstanding staff and volunteers who make a lasting difference to patients, families and colleagues were recognised at Medway Maritime Hospital’s annual Star Awards, held on Thursday 16 July. The special recognition event, hosted at the hospital and supported by Medway Hospital Charity, saw 12...
A dedicated healthcare worker whose compassion, resilience and kindness left a lasting impression on a patient and her family has been shortlisted for a Hospital Hero Award. The heartfelt nomination from a grateful relative, was one of 78 received from members of the public as part of this...
Alpha ‘Pinky’ Abawag has been shortlisted as one of four finalists for Medway Maritime Hospital’s 2026 Hospital Hero Award – a special honour recognising the dedication and impact of NHS staff, nominated by members of the public. Pinky, a Senior Clinical Support Worker, who has worked at...
Our patients are set to benefit from a £3.1 million investment in life-saving radiology services at Medway Maritime Hospital. An Interventional Radiology (IR) machine has been replaced with a new state-of-the-art version of the critical piece of equipment which provides improved image quality for...
A Medway doctor praised for exceptional care, including helping to diagnose a rare condition in one young patient, has been named a finalist for Medway Maritime Hospital’s Hospital Hero Award. Dr Surendra Singham, a paediatrician at the hospital, run by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, was nominated...
A senior sister who created and set up the very first pre-assessment clinic at Medway Maritime Hospital is celebrating over 40 years service. Belinda Stringer designed the service and created the patient forms and information leaflets back in 1997 after complications during her first pregnancy...
Do you use digital health apps? Did you know they could help reduce your travel and waiting times? The hospital’s Research and Innovation Team is exploring why more people are not using digital health apps. We are inviting women aged 18 to 65 living in Medway to share their views on digital...
Our children’s nursery garden has been transformed just in time for summer thanks to a group of volunteers. Tiny Tugs Day Nursery, here at Medway Maritime Hospital, was given a makeover by staff from MHS Homes after they approached the nursery as part of its Day for Kent volunteering initiative...