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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,…

The Kent and Medway Endoscopy Training Hub has hosted the south east's first 'Train the Gastroscopy Trainers' course. Gastroscopy – a type of endoscopy – is a test to check inside the throat, oesophagus…

The Intensive Care Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital (part of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust) has become the first in the country to gain accreditation under the international HU-CI and AENOR Certification of Good…

Surgical teams in the Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre (KMOC) completed their first High Intensity Theatre (HIT) list for hip replacements on 9 January, with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Syed Ahmed performing seven operations…

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Tunbridge Wells Hospital has become the first in the UK to receive the prestigious HU-CI and AENOR Certification of Good Practices in Humanization of Intensive Care, setting a…

The work of staff at ‘one of the top performing trusts in the country’ was praised by Rachel Reeves MP, the Chancellor of the Exchequer during a visit to Maidstone Hospital on Tuesday 10…

Mildred Johnson, Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), has been designated a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society…

Metastatic Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist, Jeanette Smith has been described as a ‘warm supporting cuddle’ by her patients and now she’s been recognised with a national ‘People’s Choice’ award for the support she provides…

The outstanding contributions of almost 800 members of staff have been recognised in long service award ceremonies. Colleagues who passed their 10, 20, 30, 40 and even 50-year milestones of working for the NHS…