
News throughout 2010
December
Plans for women and children’s services approved by Secretary of State
New therapies base improves patient privacy
Hospital handover brings first sight of new facilities
November
Magnets arrival is positive attraction for new hospital
MTW scores well in DR Foster report
Local NHS offers rapid HIV testing
Volunteers needed for new hospital
Latest recycling move will boost hospital’s green credentials
MTW book a hit with healthcare professionals
Keep Norovirus out of Hospital
League of Friends donation secures the best in patient information
October
More people will experience new hospital at Pembury months ahead of schedule
New Routes to Pembury Hospital from Monday November 1
Children help with Infection Control Messages
New film explores maternity choices
Women & Children's Service changes to be shown on film at Maidstone Shopping Centre
Hospital Pathology Department Opens it's doors
Online Innovation Awareness - New E-Learning System for staff
Local people work together to plan maternity implementation
Trust AGM reports strong improvement and investment in services
September
Public Consultation on the future of the Kent and Sussex site (22nd September 2010)
NHS in West Kent listens to public views at meeting (13th September)
Maidstone Birthing Unit:-
All welcome to Trust’s 10th anniversary AGM
West Kent PCT Annual General Meeting, Tuesday 28th September 2010
August
Engagement continues into plans for women and children’s services
Modern town-centre location for diabetes care
NHS talking to important groups about women and children's services
NHS in West Kent welcomes new guidance for service changes
Latest study affirms West Kent approach to GP engagement
Maternity plans will balance doctors' hours with good care
July
Engagement begins to turn plans for women and children's services into reality
Kangaroo Care makes prem babies better
June 2010
Fire and Rescue Exercise at Maidstone Hospital
Hospital Opens “Outstanding” Academic Centre
Weekly Infection Rates on website
Statement: Rose Gibb High Court ruling overturned (24th June 2010)
Letter to Patients and Visitors regarding the decision of the High Court to allow Rose Gibb to receive her full severance pay.
May 2010
Fire and Rescue Exercise at Maidstone Hospital
- Theatre Evacuation Image
Surgical training centre has worldwide appeal
Steady improvements that sit behind the best results in years
Heartless thieves put lives at risk
New MTW Non-executive Director appointed
Tribute to MTW Nurses on International Nurses’ Day
March 2010
Latest cancer treatment machines set to revolutionise cancer care in Kent
MTW in first wave of NHS Trusts for CQC recognition
2,000 heart appointments cancelled!
Unique patient survey gets results
February 2010
Maidstone NHS manager wins top UK midwifery award
January 2010
Twenty-four days and 325 fractures later (12th January 2010)
Help us avoid common winter ailments (12th January 2010)