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The Maternity service at Tunbridge Wells Hospital has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In an inspection in October 2024, the CQC found “significant improvements” had been made since its previous…

Innovative robotic surgery is set to help hundreds of women living with severe endometriosis and other gynaecological conditions. The surgical team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust performed their first robot-assisted hysterectomy earlier…

The helipad at Maidstone Hospital has officially reopened following improvement and upgrade work in line with national standards. The upgrade was made possible thanks to a generous donation of over £170,000 from the HELP…

The West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has ranked in the top ten in the country for the number of tests delivered, in data released as part of the 10 Year Health Plan for…

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,…