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...
Annie Huxtable 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. Affectionately known as “Auntie Annie,” she works as a play...
Staff at Medway Maritime Hospital are celebrating national recognition after their pioneering Virtual Hospital service won the Delivering Value Award at the inaugural NHS Excellence Awards this week. The award – one of ten new accolades introduced to highlight outstanding innovation across...
A visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, to Medway Maritime Hospital on Saturday (6 June) was a particularly poignant occasion for one matron. Sharon Molloy, Matron for Specialist Medicine, worked with Archbishop Sarah, a former Chief Nursing Officer for England, 37 years ago...
A patient safety improvement initiative at Medway Maritime Hospital, has been shortlisted for an HSJ Patient Safety Award. The creation of a single, trusted source of clinical guidance, which clinicians can access at the patient’s bedside, has been put forward by the judging panel for the Digital...
For the 3-month period ending 1st May 2026, can you please provide: 1. Total Framework Agency Spend for both general and specialist nurses. Please break down the spend for each specialty. *Specialist Nurses: Any Nursing Role that is not a general nurse. Under Section 21 of the Freedom of...
A new state-of-the-art X-ray machine is now fully operational at Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital, improving access to high-quality diagnostic imaging for patients living in Swale. The previous machine was removed in June 2025 due to deteriorating image quality and increasing downtime due to...
Volunteers’ Week (Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June) is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities. Each year, 135 volunteers in our hospital give around 20,000 hours of their time to help us give high-quality...
Richard Taylor was a healthy, active man when he developed a persistent clear fluid leaking from his left nostril. The symptoms lasted nearly two years and went undiagnosed despite several GP visits. Embarrassed and unsure what was happening, he kept the problem to himself. Everything changed...
Mark Orchard has been appointed Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust. Mark has held Board-level executive roles in complex NHS organisations for over 17 years, spanning hospital and community services, physical and mental health commissioning, and system oversight. Currently Group Deputy...
A nurse who cares for heart patients at Medway Maritime Hospital, has thanked his colleagues for saving his life after he suffered a heart attack while at work. Owen Rogers was working in the cardiac specialist nurses’ office when he experienced chest discomfort, similar to indigestion, coupled...
Families are encouraged to be prepared for common health issues ahead of the May bank holiday weekend and the school half‑term break. With holidays starting on Friday 22 May, families are advised to keep a good supply of essential medicines at home, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, antihistamines...