A group of consultant oncologists are swapping treatments for trainers today as they tackle the Kent Downs Ultra 50 Challenge!
They've already raised over Β£7,000 to support innovations like surface-guided, tattooless radiotherapy.
Sponsor them today β‘οΈ ow.ly/kjYU50X8qo1
11.10.2025 08:20 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Cornea transplant is a 'life-changing gift'
Around 6,000 people in the UK are awaiting a cornea transplant, according to the NHS.
Julian Pinhey, a professional model maker specialising in very detailed work, had been diagnosed with an eye disease that would have gradually eroded his sight.
His vision was restored after he received corneal tissue donated by two people.
10.10.2025 17:37 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Today is National Porter Day and we're celebrating our amazing porters!
They are the heartbeat of NHS hospitals, making sure patients get to the right place for their care & vital equipment gets where it's needed most, keeping our hospitals running smoothly and efficiently, 365 days a year! π
10.10.2025 16:23 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Cornea donation: the gift of sight (World Sight Day 2025)
Meet three cornea transplant recipients and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Miss Sundas Maqsood in our #WorldSightDay video.
Most of us would accept a donor organ if we needed it.
Register your decision on the organ donor register and you could give someone the gift of sight. π
09.10.2025 18:09 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our teams recently attended a ceremony to collect the coveted Gold Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS) award from the Ministry of Defence, celebrating our commitment to assisting veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and the families of those serving.
08.10.2025 17:28 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dr Jay Halbert is Clinical Lead for Childrenβs Cancer & has been at the forefront of paediatric oncology at MTW for 5 years.
As the world marked #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth last month, he talked about his work supporting young cancer patients and their families: ow.ly/C6lv50X7GxH
07.10.2025 18:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Patients can now view radiology results - including X-rays, CT and MRI scans - through our patient portal.
Already used by over 200,000 patients, the portal also lets you manage your outpatient appointments online and get appointment reminders.
Find out more and sign up: www.mtw.nhs.uk/portal/
07.10.2025 16:48 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Can't make your outpatient appointment? π
Please let us know if you can't attend, so someone else can take your place.
π² Over 15,000 people have already used our patient portal to reschedule an appointment.
Find out more at www.mtw.nhs.uk/portal
06.10.2025 18:24 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Last month a team from Trauma and Orthopaedics took on their colleagues at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in a friendly - but competitive - football match!
The previous challenge was won by DGT but this time, #TeamMTW were victorious and won 5-3, bringing home the trophy.
Well done, Team T&O!Β π
05.10.2025 12:14 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We're running an emergency exercise at Tunbridge Wells Hospital today & our teams will be responding to a simulated incident.
The exercise wonβt affect patients or visitors.
These exercises are carefully planned to test our responses and make sure we keep patients & staff safe in a real emergency.
05.10.2025 07:30 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The new Undergraduate Medical Building at Tunbridge Wells Hospital means we can host up to 173 medical students and trainee doctors every year.
Living close to the hospital, they have direct access to medical and surgical services to complete their studies.
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04.10.2025 15:15 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Medical Infusion Suite are taking on a 20-mile hike for our MTW Hospitals Charity.
Medical infusion patients often need many treatments, taking a toll on their veins.
Donations will help fund a vein finder to make treatments easier, faster and as painless as possible.
ow.ly/IJWs50X57Gn
01.10.2025 18:19 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A green theatre checklist introduced in Ophthalmology is helping reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres by:
β»οΈ choosing reusable equipment
β avoiding opening unnecessary equipment
π using an anaesthetic technique which balances patient needs, surgical requirements and emissions.
20.09.2025 08:27 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A group of consultant oncologists are taking on the Kent Downs 50km Ultra Challenge!
Theyβre swapping treatments for trainers, helping raise funds to support innovations such as surface-guided, tattoo-less radiotherapy treatment.
www.justgiving.com/team/50kmchallengeforkentoncologycentre
16.09.2025 17:10 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Robot assisted surgery at Maidstone Hospital - ITV Meridian, 11 September 2025
"This technology transforms care completely for the patient."
π Did you catch us on ITV Meridian News on Thursday?
See the amazing work our teams have been doing to bring the latest robot-assisted surgery technology to our patients: youtu.be/2qUZyaq4lTU
13.09.2025 13:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our AGM is an opportunity for patients, families and our communities to hear about our achievements over the last year.
The meeting will be held on Thursday 25 September at 2.30pm.
Find out more: www.mtw.nhs.uk/about-us/annual-general-meeting
10.09.2025 20:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We've been recognised as a top performing acute trust and placed in segment 1 of the new NHS England National Oversight Framework.
We've been assessed against 18 key metrics and ranked 12th of all acute trusts in the country.
Read more: ow.ly/CIHU50WTX8e
09.09.2025 18:10 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Matron, Alejandro Suarez said: βCritical illness can be a life changing event.
"Specialist psychological support helps patients cope with the trauma of critical illness, aids recovery and rehabilitation, and ensures families feel supported through some of the most difficult moments of their lives."
06.09.2025 18:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Patients in ICU/HDU have tailored support offered during their hospital stay.
They are offered follow up assessments once they go home and an online education/peer support group has been set up for critical care survivors.
Families of critical care patients can also access psychological support.
06.09.2025 18:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Clinical psychologists, Dr Amalia Gasson & Dr Elaine Johnston spoke at @ics-updates.bsky.social on their work in our ICUs.
Patients say their work is βextremely beneficial; family & friends sometimes expect you should be over it once you go home [& itβs] really helpful to talk about your recoveryβ.
06.09.2025 18:06 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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