Darent Valley Hospital Maternity

Darent Valley Hospital Maternity Caring for women and families in North Kent during pregnancy and birth.

For pregnancy concerns ring our Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) on 01322 428280 or 01322 428278 as this site is not monitored 24/7.

From 9pm on Thursday 10 September until 2am on Friday 11 September, there will be a planned interruption to the Trust's ...
10/09/2026

From 9pm on Thursday 10 September until 2am on Friday 11 September, there will be a planned interruption to the Trust's telephone service while essential work is carried out. During this time, our main switchboard number will not be available and patients, visitors and members of the public will not be able to contact the hospital through the usual telephone number.

Maternity: If you're in labour or need urgent assistance from our Maternity department, please dial the maternity emergency mobile number: 07861660082. Please note that this number will be disabled after 2am, when the works are complete and you will be able to reach the team via the switchboard as normal.

If you need urgent medical help, continue to use the usual NHS services. Call 111 for advice and 999 in an emergency.

Thank you for your understanding while this essential work is carried out.

This also applies to all calls for the Birth Centre during these times
10/09/2026

This also applies to all calls for the Birth Centre during these times

From 9pm on Thursday 10 September until 2am on Friday 11 September, there will be a planned interruption to the Trust's ...
09/09/2026

From 9pm on Thursday 10 September until 2am on Friday 11 September, there will be a planned interruption to the Trust's telephone service while essential work is carried out.

During this time, our main switchboard number will not be available, and patients, visitors and members of the public will not be able to contact the hospital through the usual telephone number.

Maternity: If you're in labour or need urgent assistance from our Maternity department, please dial the maternity emergency mobile number: 07861660082. Please note that this number will be disabled after 2am, when the work is complete, and you will be able to reach the team via the switchboard as normal.

If you need urgent medical help, continue to use the usual NHS services. Call 111 for advice and 999 in an emergency.

Thank you for your understanding while this essential work is carried out.

Last months' delivery/birth statistics...
04/09/2026

Last months' delivery/birth statistics...

CURRENT VACANCY:Band 7 - Fetal Monitoring Midwife CLOSING DATE EXTENDED - 16/08/2026 @ 23.59Dartford and Gravesham NHS T...
12/08/2026

CURRENT VACANCY:
Band 7 - Fetal Monitoring Midwife
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED - 16/08/2026 @ 23.59

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) has an new exciting opportunity to join their Maternity team as a Band 7 Fetal Monitoring Midwife.
The Fetal Monitoring Midwife provides expert clinical leadership in fetal surveillance and assessment to improve birth outcomes and reduce avoidable harm. The role focuses on embedding safe, evidence-based practice in antenatal and intrapartum fetal monitoring across all maternity settings.
Interested?
For more information and to apply:
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/work-with-us/careers-and-volunteering/current-vacancies #!/job/UK/Kent/Dartford/Dartford_Gravesham_NHS_Trust/Midwifery/Midwifery-v8199075?_ts=128

CURRENT VACANCY:Band 7 - Fetal Monitoring Midwife CLOSING DATE 14/08/2026 @ 23.59Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT)...
10/08/2026

CURRENT VACANCY:
Band 7 - Fetal Monitoring Midwife
CLOSING DATE 14/08/2026 @ 23.59

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) has an new exciting opportunity to join their Maternity team as a Band 7 Fetal Monitoring Midwife.
The Fetal Monitoring Midwife provides expert clinical leadership in fetal surveillance and assessment to improve birth outcomes and reduce avoidable harm. The role focuses on embedding safe, evidence-based practice in antenatal and intrapartum fetal monitoring across all maternity settings.
Interested?
For more information and to apply:
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/work-with-us/careers-and-volunteering/current-vacancies #!/job/UK/Kent/Dartford/Dartford_Gravesham_NHS_Trust/Midwifery/Midwifery-v8199075?_ts=213

July's Maternity and Neonatal activity...
05/08/2026

July's Maternity and Neonatal activity...

REMINDER!🧸 Our Blossom Babies Annual Teddy Bears' Picnic 🧸We're looking forward to welcoming our Blossom Babies families...
03/08/2026

REMINDER!

🧸 Our Blossom Babies Annual Teddy Bears' Picnic 🧸

We're looking forward to welcoming our Blossom Babies families to our annual Teddy Bears' Picnic on Sunday 9 August 2026.

This special event is for families whose babies were born at Darent Valley Hospital following a previous pregnancy or baby loss. It is an opportunity to come together, celebrate your little ones, share memories, and connect with other families who have experienced a similar journey.

📍 Dartford Valley Community Rugby Club, Stone
🕛 12pm to 3pm

Eligible families have already received an invitation, but we're sharing this event to raise awareness of the Blossom Babies programme and the support available for families after loss.

Please bring your teddy bear, picnic and blanket. We can't wait to see you there. 💛

Birth Trauma Awareness Week (13-19 July)This year's theme, 'The Cost', shines a light on the impact birth trauma can hav...
18/07/2026

Birth Trauma Awareness Week (13-19 July)

This year's theme, 'The Cost', shines a light on the impact birth trauma can have on relationships, careers, mental wellbeing, physical health and finances.

To mark the week, peer practitioners from Thrive, our psychological support service for birth trauma and loss, hosted a Talking Tea Trolley for staff. They shared practical support resources and encouraged conversations around the importance of 'filling your own cup' and prioritising self-care to better support others.

The team also shared feedback from Thrive service users, highlighting the positive difference that compassionate, professional support at Darent Valley Hospital has made to their maternity care experiences.

🧸 Our Blossom Babies Annual Teddy Bears' Picnic 🧸We're looking forward to welcoming our Blossom Babies families to our a...
16/07/2026

🧸 Our Blossom Babies Annual Teddy Bears' Picnic 🧸

We're looking forward to welcoming our Blossom Babies families to our annual Teddy Bears' Picnic on Sunday 9 August 2026.

This special event is for families whose babies were born at Darent Valley Hospital following a previous pregnancy or baby loss. It is an opportunity to come together, celebrate your little ones, share memories, and connect with other families who have experienced a similar journey.

📍 Dartford Valley Community Rugby Club, Stone
🕛 12pm to 3pm

Eligible families have already received an invitation, but we're sharing this event to raise awareness of the Blossom Babies programme and the support available for families after loss.

Please bring your teddy bear, picnic and blanket. We can't wait to see you there. 💛

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Darenth Wood Road
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