News and events

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,…

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…