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Accident and Emergency (A&E)
Treating patients with life-threatening or emergency illnesses and accidents. -
Anaesthetic department
Providing patients with anaesthesia, pain relief and pre and post-operative care. -
Audiology
Treating patients with hearing and balance conditions.
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Bariatrics
Surgical services for the treatment of adults with obesity, aiming to improve health through weight management. -
Bereavement and Medical Examiner Services
Guiding and supporting bereaved families, offering advice and information to help ease them through the processes following a death. -
Breast Care Unit
Caring for patients with all forms of breast cancer and benign breast problems.
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Cardiac Physiology
Our team of cardiology experts perform tests and monitor heart conditions. -
Cardiology
Treating and caring for patients with heart disease. -
Care of the elderly
Treating and caring for elderly patients at our hospitals. -
Charity
How you can help support our patients and staff -
Children’s services
Information on our paediatric inpatient, day-case and outpatient units -
Clinical Administration Unit
Arranges outpatient clinic appointments and inpatient operations -
Coil and implant procedures
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Critical Care Outreach
Supporting and caring for critically ill patients.
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Dementia care
Offering patient-centred care to patients with dementia and their carers. -
Diabetes
Treating and caring for patients with diabetes.
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Ear, nose & throat (ENT)
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Endocrinology
Diagnosing and treating patients with hormonal diseases -
Endometriosis
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Endoscopy
Gastro-intestinal and respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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Gastroenterology
Offering care and treatment to patients with diseases of the upper and lower digestive systems. -
Gynaecology
Providing care and treatment for conditions specific to women.
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Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre
A new orthopaedic theatre complex at Maidstone Hospital -
Kent Oncology Centre
One of the best performing cancer centres in the country
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Leagues of Friends
Providing a link between our hospitals and communities, and supporting staff and patients -
Liaison Psychiatry Service
Mental health support for patients attending A&E or as an inpatient -
Long term vascular access service
Long-term central venous access to safely deliver medication or treatment -
Lung care
Providing support to patients with chest and lung conditions
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Maternity services
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Musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy services
Assessing and treating patients with joint, muscle, nerve or ligament problems.
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Neonatal Unit
Treating babies who need extra care after they are born. -
Neurology
Treating patients with disorders and diseases of the nervous system. -
Nutrition and Dietetics
Our Nutrition and Dietetics team helps treat nutritional issues in relation to your condition or illness.
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Occupational Therapy
Helping patients who may be experiencing difficulties with everyday activities following an illness or injury. -
Oncology Counselling
Our Oncology Counselling team offers support to patients and their relatives -
Ophthalmology
The largest specialised eye unit in the south east of England -
Optometry
Our optometry service examines patients' eyes and measures how they focus -
Orthoptics
Investigates, diagnoses and treats eye movement and visual development disorders
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Paediatric trauma and orthopaedic surgery
Highly specialised trauma and orthopaedic surgical treatment centre for children in Kent and Sussex -
Pain Management
Integrated pain service treating patients with chronic and acute pain. -
Palliative Care
Specialist consultancy service for patients diagnosed with a life limiting illness. -
Pathology
Processing over 6.5 million tests every year within its modern facilities and home to the only molecular pathology laboratory in Kent. -
Pharmacy
Dispensing medicines and providing information to patients. -
Phlebotomy
Blood test service for hospital inpatients and outpatients. -
Pre-operative Assessment Clinic
Assessing patients to find out if they are fit for surgery.
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Radiology
Imaging technology to diagnose and treat disease and conditions. -
Respiratory Services
Treating and caring for patients with a range of lung conditions. -
Rheumatology
Treating and supporting patients with joint problems and other related musculoskeletal conditions.
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Sexual Health Services
Providing sexual health, contraception and HIV care services across west Kent. -
Speech and Language Therapy
Treating adults with speech, swallowing and language difficulties. -
Surgery
We have centres of surgical expertise in a number of disciplines.
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Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)
Treating patients with minor injuries and illnesses -
Urology
Caring for patients with conditions affecting kidneys, urinary tracts and the male reproductive organs.
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Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC)
Speeding up patient access to orthopaedic services -
Voluntary Services
Our volunteers make a real difference to patients and staff.