In the period 1st May 2026 to 31st July 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 Freedom of...
Two teams at Medway Maritime Hospital have been shortlisted in the HSJ Awards 2026. The Virtual Hospital service is a finalist in the ‘Acute Sector Innovation of the Year’ category. Also making the shortlist in the NHS Race Equality award is the ‘Jaundice in darker skin tone babies...
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...
People in mental health crisis are set to benefit from a number of new NHS mental health facilities opening across Kent and Medway. A dedicated mental health emergency department (ED) will be created at Medway Maritime Hospital as part of a £343 million investment to redesign mental health...
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...
Please can you provide the below information: From 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026 please provide a breakdown of: Total trust spend with framework agencies for locum AHP/HSS staffing. Under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act, this request has been exempt on the grounds that the...
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...