Medway NHS Foundation Trust

20/06/2026

♿ Help keep patients moving

Thousands of adults and children rely on NHS wheelchairs every day, making availability essential for care and independence.

Returning unused wheelchairs to main reception helps keep appointments running and supports safe patient transfers.

19/06/2026

Say hello to Auntie Annie, our first 2026 Hospital Hero finalist, chosen from an amazing 78 public nominations.

Annie works as a play specialist within the Children’s Outreach and Specialist Team (COAST) and has become a much-loved figure among families across Medway and Swale.

Recognised for her ever-present “Mary Poppins bag” filled with resources to comfort, distract and engage young patients, Annie received multiple nominations from grateful parents, with many highlighting her unwavering support for children and families from diagnosis to adulthood.

➡️ Read more: - https://orlo.uk/7sFbs

📺 Watch: https://orlo.uk/Mz9Ma

Our 2026 Hospital Hero will be announced on Thursday 16 July.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

19/06/2026

Have you seen our Pets as Therapy Team around the hospital?

They bring joy and comfort to our patients, visitors and staff.

Welsh Terrier Jarvis is one of our 11-strong team and has just marked his second anniversary here. Living locally, his owner Graham pops in a couple of times a week or when a special request is received.

If you feel a visit from our lovely dogs will help a patient, please speak to the ward staff or pop by our Charity and Volunteers' Hub in the main entrance.

19/06/2026

Another busy month for our brilliant Medway Maternity teams.

Boys lead the girls again with ten sets of twins being welcomed to the world.

Congratulations to all our May parents and babies.

18/06/2026

Understanding our patients' experiences of care is important to us. It helps us improve our services to best suit their needs.

If you are being treated for cancer during April, May, June 2026, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later in the year. Please take part to help shape NHS services for future patients 🤝

If you are invited, you will get a letter with more information later this year.

For more information on the survey, please visit https://orlo.uk/GIAHE

18/06/2026

Join more than 1000 women by signing up to the Generation Study here at Medway Maritime Hospital.

Lead research midwife, Sarah-Jayne is passionate that the project is open to a wide range of women.

She explains: “As we learn more about genomics, it’s really evident that we need to involve people from all ethnicities. We need a rich diversity to ensure our research benefits everyone. This project goes way beyond babies!”

If you are expecting a baby in the next few months and would like to know more about what is involved, speak to your midwife or contact the research midwives on 01634 976714.

17/06/2026

Let's kick out domestic abuse this and beyond. Be the
positive change...

● Reject harmful attitudes towards women.
● Promote healthy behaviours, actions and words towards women.
● Speak out - don't remain silent about violence and abuse.
● Support your local team with positive affirmations.

Join the campaign at
https://orlo.uk/SHQ5g

Emergency: call 999 (BSL - https://orlo.uk/MWsUN app)
Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111
https://orlo.uk/4Ryah - search Victim Support
Live chat: https://orlo.uk/c60lI

17/06/2026

National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day shines a light on the vital work of estates and facilities teams across the UK. ✨

Today we’re celebrating our own brilliant colleagues who keep our hospital safe, clean and running smoothly for our patients, visitors and staff.

Thank you for everything you do. 💚

17/06/2026

🌟 Today is National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day 🌟

This is a great moment to recognise the incredible teams who keep our hospital running safely, smoothly and efficiently. From housekeeping, catering, portering, transport, laundry, and the post room, to switchboard, security, access control, car parking, and all the specialist estates teams who maintain our buildings, equipment, and grounds. Their work is essential to every area of the hospital. 🥰

They also play a key role in supporting our sustainability ambitions, helping us reduce waste, manage energy use, and move towards our long-term sustainability goals. 💚

We are grateful for the difference they make for our patients, staff, and visitors across the hospital. 👏

16/06/2026

Can you help shape the future of digital health in Medway?

Our Research and Innovation Team is inviting women aged 18 to 65 living in Medway to take part in a short survey on digital health and stroke prevention, with a particular focus on those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds.

The survey, which takes around seven minutes to complete, is part of the WISER-AID (Women’s Inclusion in Stroke Education and Readiness for AI/Digital Technologies) project, delivered in partnership with London South Bank University. It aims to understand why digital health tools are often under-used and identify the barriers that prevent people from accessing them.

Take part today: https://orlo.uk/E6RK9