Darent Valley Hospital (DVH)

Darent Valley Hospital (DVH) The official Darent Valley Hospital (Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust) page. It offers a comprehensive range of acute hospital based services.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (the Trust) was legally established on 01/11/93, and is based at Darent Valley Hospital, in Dartford, Kent. This site is NOT monitored 24/7. If you need to speak to someone at the hospital please telephone 01322 428100 (24/7) or email our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) - [email protected] (Monday - Friday, 9-5).

You're invited to the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Annual General Meeting (AGM).Hear from our Chair and Chief Execut...
13/08/2026

You're invited to the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Hear from our Chair and Chief Executive, alongside updates on improvements, innovation and progress across the Trust.

📅 Tuesday 8 September 2026
🕝 2.30pm to 3.15pm
💻 Microsoft Teams

For joining details, please contact Assistant Trust Secretary Catherine Santo at [email protected].

A huge thank you to all the wonderful families who attended our annual Teddy Bears Picnic and helped make the day so spe...
11/08/2026

A huge thank you to all the wonderful families who attended our annual Teddy Bears Picnic and helped make the day so special. Your presence made the picnic what it was.

We would also like to say a very special thank you to:

Abigail’s Footsteps, and Colin and Denise, for their generous donation of prizes for our raffle. Your kindness and support are so greatly appreciated.

Dartford Valley Community Rugby Club for their continued and ongoing support. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to support our families and community.

Lauren Stoner-Harris, Abigail’s Footsteps Family Liaison Coordinator
Naomi Marston, Lead Counsellor for Abigail’s Footsteps
Sam Hood, THRIVE Midwife

Thank you all for your attendance, support and for helping create such a welcoming and safe space for our families.

Days like this remind us of the importance of community, connection and making memories together.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our Blossom Babies and the journeys of the families who love them.

Sharon, Sadie and Julie.

The Accreditation Team is proud and delighted to share the fantastic news that Mottingham, Avery Hill and Enhanced Care ...
10/08/2026

The Accreditation Team is proud and delighted to share the fantastic news that Mottingham, Avery Hill and Enhanced Care Unit at QMH has achieved a remarkable overall score of 91% in their ward accreditation assessment. This means they have gained a GOLD award.

Performance across the Five CQC Domains:

Safe: 92% - Gold
Caring: 90% – Gold
Effective: 96% - Gold
Responsive: 78% – Silver
Well-led: 94% - Gold
The Ward Accreditation programme was established within the Trust to benchmark internal standards against those set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This initiative enables us to gain valuable insight into the quality of care being delivered, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Above all, it reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety across the organisation.

This achievement is a testament to the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork demonstrated by the entire QMH team. Your commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care is truly commendable, and this recognition reflects both strong leadership and a positive, collaborative culture.

The award was presented in QMH by Chief Nurse Di Gambrell and Assistant Chief Nurse Julia Walsh, who congratulated the team on their wonderful performance and recognised this as a significant achievement for the ward. The team are now the first team to be able to apply for Platinum and be considered for the Rye-Kartar Award for exemplar ward status.

Congratulations to all involved on this well-deserved success.

The Accreditation Team is delighted to share fantastic news that our Surgical Assessment Unit has achieved an overall sc...
07/08/2026

The Accreditation Team is delighted to share fantastic news that our Surgical Assessment Unit has achieved an overall score of 93% in their first department accreditation assessment. This means they have gained an amazing GOLD award.

Performance across the Five CQC Domains:

Safe: 93% - Gold
Caring: 100% – Gold
Effective: 95% - Gold
Responsive: 86% – Gold
Well-led: 89% - Gold

The Ward Accreditation programme was established within the Trust to benchmark internal standards against those set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This initiative enables us to gain valuable insight into the quality of care being delivered, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Above all, it reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety across the organisation.

This achievement is a testament to the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork demonstrated by the entire team within the Surgical Assessment Unit. Your commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care is truly commendable, and this recognition reflects both strong leadership and a positive, collaborative culture.

The team also led a tribute to Mr Matt Dunckley:

"Mr. Dunckley was instrumental in establishing the Surgical Assessment Unit, and over the years he inspired and supported us all through his compassion, willingness to listen, unwavering dedication and commitment to excellence. His legacy will continue to shape our team and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.

This Gold Award reflects the excellence and values that Mr. Dunckley embodied throughout his career. The team proudly dedicate this achievement to him."

The award was presented to the SAU team by Chief Nurse Diane Gambrell and Assistant Chief Nurse Julia Walsh who congratulated the team on their wonderful performance and recognised this as a significant achievement for the ward. Also present was Mrs Brenda Stacey who played a key role in the initiative behind SAU and came into see the award presented despite the fact she has now retired.

Congratulations to all involved on this well-deserved success.

📣 Help shape NHS careHas your child recently had an NHS hospital visit? The NHS Children & Young People's Patient Experi...
06/08/2026

📣 Help shape NHS care

Has your child recently had an NHS hospital visit? The NHS Children & Young People's Patient Experience Survey is gathering feedback to help improve care for children and young people.

If you receive an invitation letter and survey in the post, please take a few minutes to share your experience. Your feedback matters and helps shape future NHS services.

📮 Look out for your invitation letter in the post.

05/08/2026

Around two million people live in Kent and Medway and demand for health services continues to grow.

We want to make sure services are sustainable and meet people's needs in the future.

Before any decisions are made, we'd like to hear your views.

Read our plans and tell us what matters most to you.

https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/commissioning-intentions

Under 20 and live or work in Dartford?The friendly NHS team at Overy Street Clinic offers confidential sexual health car...
04/08/2026

Under 20 and live or work in Dartford?

The friendly NHS team at Overy Street Clinic offers confidential sexual health care, including contraception, STI testing and treatment.

Free, confidential clinics every Tuesday, 3pm – 5pm.

No booking needed – just walk in.

Can't make it to your appointment? Let us know.If you can no longer attend your appointment, please tell us as soon as p...
03/08/2026

Can't make it to your appointment? Let us know.

If you can no longer attend your appointment, please tell us as soon as possible.

By cancelling in advance, we can offer your appointment to another patient waiting for care.

🔗 Cancel or change your appointment online: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/cancelappointment

Alternatively, call the number on your appointment letter.

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. 💛

💙 Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group – Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley 💙Are you or a loved one affected by Pulmonary Fibrosi...
03/08/2026

💙 Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group – Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley 💙

Are you or a loved one affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis? You’re not alone.
Join our friendly, welcoming Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group, a safe space to:

✨ Share experiences
✨ Receive emotional support
✨ Learn from healthcare professionals
✨ Ask questions and get trusted information
✨ Meet others who truly understand

📅 2026 Meeting dates:
• 2 September - 10:30am–12:30pm
• 2 December- 10:30am–12:30pm

📍 Venue:
Fleetdown United Football Club. Heath Lane, Dartford, DA1 2QH

👥 Open to people affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis and their guest
💷 No membership fee – come and go as you wish
☕ Plenty of time to chat and connect

📧 To book a place or find out more, email Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust’s Respiratory Nurses: [email protected]

You’re also welcome to just turn up – we’d love to see you there 💙

🔗 More information and dates: www.actionpf.org

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Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA28DA

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