First patients welcomed at Fordcombe Hospital

The first patients have been welcomed at Fordcombe Hospital following the purchase of the site by Maidstone and Tunbridge NHS Trust (MTW). The hospital near Tunbridge Wells enables MTW to support the NHS across…

Young patient goes behind scenes of hospital lab

Tunbridge Wells Hospital welcomed a 10-year-old patient to its Blood Sciences laboratory last week for an exclusive tour. Archie Branyik, who is receiving chemotherapy at the hospital for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, visited the laboratory…

Hospital volunteer wins BBC “local hero” award

Maidstone Hospital volunteer, Mike Williams has won the Volunteer Award in the BBC Local Make A Difference Awards in recognition of his incredible 44-year volunteering career. The awards celebrate people doing extraordinary things in their communities.…

Life-changing hip surgery and home…in a day!

Damien (pictured) was admitted to Maidstone Hospital, had hip replacement surgery, was back on his feet and on his way home the same day, thanks to pioneering hip surgery at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells…

Hospital volunteer shortlisted for BBC award

Maidstone Hospital volunteer, Mike Williams has been recognised for his incredible 44-year volunteering career as a finalist in the BBC Radio Kent Make a Difference Awards. Mike started his volunteering journey with Maidstone Lions,…

Nurses nominated for national awards

The work of nurses and nursing teams at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) has been recognised with nominations in three categories in the Nursing Times Awards 2024. Nurses are a vital part…

Pathology consultant lends expertise overseas

Dr Michael Coutts, Consultant Gynaecological Pathologist at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, has been working alongside a team of pathology professionals from the UK on a cervical screening programme in Moldova, supporting all…
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