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Orthopaedic registrar, Mr Douglas Donnachie has won the top research poster prize at a major international orthopaedic meeting in France. Mr Donnachie’s research, which took place at MTW, shows hand X-rays are a fast,…

To help more patients and improve cataract care, Ophthalmology teams at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust have introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) conversational agent to enhance care for cataract patients before and after…

An international research study is the first in the world to show an innovative biopsy method used by specialists at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) provides more effective diagnoses for prostate cancer…

MTW’s Chair, Dr Annette Doherty, OBE FRSE HonFBPhS, has taken on a new role as the Chair of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT). Annette will continue in her role as Chair…

An innovative pathway has reduced the time from referral to treatment for rhinosinusitis patients by almost 50%. Rhinosinusitis (inflammation of the nose and sinuses) can be a debilitating condition, but the new pathway means…

Staff feedback has ranked Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) one of the top ten hospital trusts in the country – and the second best in the south east – to work for,…

The final phase of the West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Hermitage Court close to Maidstone Hospital, opened its doors to patients this morning. The Hounsfield Unit houses CT, MRI and phlebotomy services and has been…

BBC South East featured international staff from Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) in a special news report on migration. Health Correspondent, Mark Norman spoke to Dr Chirollos Romani-Naguib, Chief Registrar, Joanne Cabiguen,…

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has awarded Honorary Freedom of the Borough to public sector staff to “give respect and thanks” for the help and support provided to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. At…

A Kent surgical hub becoming known for innovative approaches has performed an unprecedented 12 total hip replacements in a day, with a theatre team led by just one consultant. The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre opened…

After going live just over a year ago, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust’s (MTW) patient portal – Patients Know Best (PKB) – now has more than 150,000 patients registered, helping users easily access…

Robot-assisted surgery started at Maidstone Hospital last year and the new service has already treated its 100th patient. Following the arrival of the robot at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) in September,…