News and events

Over the past year, the Trust has been no stranger to welcoming special guests to find out more about our fantastic teams, with 2022 seeing us opening our doors to the Prime Minister and…

After an incredible 37 years of NHS service, spanning across five decades, we said a fond farewell to our fantastic Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Lynn Gray, who retired yesterday. As Lynn celebrates her achievement,…

The first cohort of medical students studying at Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS), which opened its doors in 2020, have started their placements at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS…

It’s been called a NASA style control centre and the eyes and ears of the Trust – now the officially named Care Coordination Centre at Maidstone Hospital has been formally opened by local MP…

Healthcare research is essential to find out which treatments work better for patients. It plays an important role in discovering new treatments, makes sure that we use existing treatments in the best possible ways, and…

Coming into hospital can be an anxious time for our patients, their families and carers. As a Trust, our mission is to put our patients first and to support our staff to feel proud…

Health Play Specialist Vicki Belton has been recognised as the runner up in the Mentor of the Year category at this year’s Starlight’s Health Play Awards, which mark the start of National Play in Hospital…

In 2022, aged 15, Kai Cumberland was diagnosed with advanced keratoconus in both eyes, with scarring particularly affecting the vision in his left eye. Under the care of Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mohamed Elalfy, at Maidstone…

This Organ Donation Week (26 September to 2 October), a new Organ and Tissue Donation Memorial garden opened at Maidstone Hospital. The quiet green space celebrates the generosity of those who have donated their…

Cancer patients at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) are receiving some of the fastest access to treatment in England as the Trust hits the national standard for treating patients within 62 days…