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World Stroke Day: Meet the team behind stroke care

This World Stroke Day (29 October), we are recognising the dedication and expertise of the multidisciplinary team working in our Stroke Unit.  Located at Maidstone Hospital, the Trust’s St...

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Trust recognised for recruitment to wrist fracture study

New research is investigating the best way of treating wrist fractures, with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) involving over 100 patients and ranking second in the country for recruitment...

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Chief Nursing Officer Award for "lifeline" healthcare support worker

Congratulations to Healthcare Support Worker, Tina Fennelly, who has received a Chief Nursing Officer Award from NHS England. These national awards recognise the vital contribution of healthcare supp...

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“Thank you, Becky and Karen for helping me to stay healthy”

For people with learning disabilities, coming to hospital can mean extra challenges. That was the case for Sophie, who needs regular blood tests....

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MTW launches new five-year strategy

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has published its new Strategy for 2026–2031, setting out how we will continue to improve care and develop our services over the next five years. The str...

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Trust among top recruiters for bowel disease study

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) has been commended for its contribution to a groundbreaking study aimed at improving treatment for patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis. Ulcerat...