Medway NHS Foundation Trust

13/06/2026

Resident Doctors are on strike for four days, from 7am on Monday 15 June to 6.59am on Friday 19 June.

To help us help ensure care is available to patients who need it most, please choose health care services wisely during this time and visit 111 online if you need advice urgently.

As always, please call 999 if it is serious or life-threatening. GP practices will continue to be open as usual.

13/06/2026

We recently had a visit from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, which brought a special reunion for Matron Sharon Molloy. 🥰

Sharon and Archbishop Sarah first worked together 37 years ago at the former Westminster Hospital, where Sharon began her nurse training. Sharon said: “She gave me the first step on the ladder in my nursing career. She recognised me and said she would always remember my smile.”

The Archbishop was with us as part of a wider pastoral visit within the Diocese of Rochester, spending time with patients, colleagues and our Chaplaincy Team.

She also shared her deep gratitude for NHS staff and the important role our chaplaincy team plays across the hospital. 💙

Read the full story on our website: https://orlo.uk/7ModN

12/06/2026

Last week our iconic clock tower was lit up blue to shine a light on Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks (CSF).

Read more.

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💙 NHS Medway Maritime Hospital clock tower, lit up blue to help shine a light on CSF leaks, a condition that is still too often misunderstood or missed.

Richard is at the hospital to raise awareness of CSF leaks. After nearly two years without answers, his life-changing diagnosis was finally recognised here.

✨ Thank you, Richard, and Medway NHS Foundation Trust for helping raise awareness and drive change.

👉 Read Richard's story on the Medway Hospital website: https://orlo.uk/fd5Y1

Together, we can make a difference 💙

12/06/2026

🌟A huge congratulations to our Surgical Medical Acute Recovery Team (SMART).🌟

They were crowned winners of the Delivering Value Award at the NHS Excellence Awards! 😍

Our Virtual Hospital is transforming how patients are safely cared for, supported by advanced remote‑monitoring technology, daily virtual ward rounds, and rapid escalation when needed. This award recognises the team’s success in delivering safe, effective care outside a traditional ward.

This is a fantastic achievement and very well deserved. 👏

Read the full story on our website: https://orlo.uk/UVdON

12/06/2026

Live in Sittingbourne and need an X-ray?

Our X-ray walk-in service has now reopened at Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital.

It is operational Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm.

Full details can be found on our website: https://orlo.uk/J00Jo

11/06/2026

It's Thankful Thursday and this week we'd like to say a massive thank you to teams from mhs homes for continuing to improve our Eliot Ward Garden.

Darren and Jackie were joined by other camera shy colleagues and they recently planted hydrangeas and lavender donated by Jewsons.

Jewsons also donated a wooden picnic bench for the space.

Thank you mhs homes group and Jewsons for this amazing support. We really do appreciate it.🥰

11/06/2026

Resident doctors’ industrial action is taking place from 7am on Monday 15 June to 6.59am on Friday 19 June.

Our teams are working hard to keep patients safe and maintain essential services during the strike. Please remember:

• if you have an appointment and haven’t been contacted, please attend as planned
• if you need urgent or emergency care, please come forward as normal. The NHS is still here for you.

More information is available on our website: https://orlo.uk/UYTI0

10/06/2026

Staying in hospital?

We’re here to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Please remember to bring:

✅ Any medication you’re taking
✅ Nightwear, toiletries and essentials
✅ Something to help pass the time (book, phone, charger)

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff.

Read: https://orlo.uk/glj3X

10/06/2026

Need to change or check your hospital appointment?

📞 Our Patient Service Centre is here to help with:

• Booking changes
• Cancellations
• General enquiries

👉 Have your appointment letter or NHS number ready when you call.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/QoWDD

09/06/2026

The £5,000 make a smile lottery super draw takes place at the end of June.

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Get your tickets here: https://orlo.uk/u9zey

We want to hear from you!

Tell us in the comments below what you would do if you won this AMAZING prize! 👇