When she was a little girl Jo Haworth used to dress up as a nurse and get her grandad to be her patient. Today she is the chief nurse at one of the top…
As part of the NHS’s ongoing commitment to ensure patients get the fastest access to treatment, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) has opened two new emergency service facilities, unveiled by the MP…
Professional photographer Phil Lee, spoke to Patient First about being diagnosed with the eye conditions iritis and macular oedema and the 10 years of treatment he received from the Ophthalmology team at MTW. The…
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has been celebrated at the recent Healthwatch Recognition Awards receiving certificates in two award categories. The first certificate was for the Patient Partners model in the ‘excellence in involving people…
The Trust has launched a major recruitment campaign to attract even more talented healthcare professionals. The campaign includes a brand-new dedicated recruitment website www.mtwcareers.com as well as widespread advertising and social media campaigns. It…
We are delighted to share the news that we have been accepted onto the NHS Rainbow Badge Programme – phase 2. After the success of the NHS Rainbow Badge phase 1 NHS England commissioned…
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) is today (Monday 28 March) proud to announce the launch of a campaign that aims to improve care for patients with learning disabilities or autism. The campaign,…
A special service has been put together for parents and relatives who have experienced the loss of a baby, or a miscarriage at Maidstone Hospital or Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The annual Baby Memorial Service,…
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) has teamed up with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to support its Lasting Impressions project. This initiative will see the local community’s reflections, memories and experiences of living…
Anyone waiting for a hospital appointment, operation or treatment, can now access the NHS My Planned Care Patient Digital Platform which gives them direct access to the latest average wait time information for their trust, as well…
A special service is being held for parents and relatives who have experienced the loss of a baby, or a miscarriage at Maidstone Hospital or Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The annual Baby Memorial Service, which…
In the last six months Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) has removed almost 100 patients from the cancer pathway thanks to an innovative new pilot programme that helps check for signs of…