Our first Cardiac Cath Lab complication course was designed to strengthen skills in recognising and managing complications during procedures. During the course, attendees visited four stations covering key aspects of practice.

Our infection prevention and control excellence awards are presented to teams or individuals showing exemplary practice. The winners in July were Ward 12 at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, in recognition of their excellent visual infusion phlebitis score documentation. Well done, Ward 12! 👏

Welcome to our new resident doctors! 👏 Our 82 new colleagues are all qualified doctors in their first level of clinical training, and will complete two years of the foundation programme. After the foundation programme they can apply for further study and training in different specialties.

Under 20 and live or work in Dartford? The friendly team at Overy Street Clinic offer confidential sexual health care, including contraception, STI testing and treatment. Free, confidential walk in every Tuesday, 3–5pm. No booking needed – just walk in.

Help us help you by choosing the right service, and saving A&E for life-threatening emergencies or serious injuries. If it’s urgent but not life-threatening, you can get fast, expert advice from: 💊 A local pharmacy 💻 NHS 111 🤕 A minor injury unit. Find out more: www.stopthinkchoose.co.uk

Going on holiday? Let us know if you won't be able to make your hospital appointment, so it can be offered to someone else. Fewer missed appointments saves the NHS money which can be reinvested in our services. Call the number on your letter or use our patient portal ➡️ www.mtw.nhs.uk/portal

Congratulations to all our healthcare support workers who completed their Care Certificates in June! 🙌 This is a fantastic achievement and reflects their dedication and hard work. The Care Certificate gives healthcare support workers the knowledge and skills to provide safe and compassionate care.

Before any planned surgery, pre-operative assessments make sure patients are ready for their procedure. You’ll get a health questionnaire by email and your answers will help us decide if you need further tests. For some patients, this will save a trip to hospital, or mean a shorter appointment.

Congratulations to Infant Feeding Support Worker, Florence Cheung Chan who has completed training and qualified as a lactation consultant. Read more: ow.ly/KP8g50ZmkwF

If you use an inhaler with steroid medication for mild to moderate asthma, the TRECONY study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of an investigational asthma inhaler that uses a new climate friendly alternative propellant. Find out more: mtw-tr.respiratory-research@nhs.net

A new laser clinic led by a highly-trained ophthalmic specialist nurse is helping more patients needing 'after-cataract' care. Bincy Prince has been running weekly clinics following completion of a Master’s in Clinical Ophthalmic Practice. Read more: ow.ly/2Isl50ZlUcV

Today is #InternationalParamedicsDay! A huge thank you to the 10 paramedics who help us provide outstanding care in our emergency departments and our hospitals, helping keep patients safe. As one of the 15 allied health professions, paramedics play a vital role in delivering frontline healthcare.

Park and ride is a free, more sustainable way to visit Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals, and the West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre. ✅ Park your car at the free car park ✅ Jump on the free shuttle bus ✅ Get the bus back to your car. More information: ow.ly/Wfrb50ZjYtF

☀️ Going away on holiday? Let us know if you won't be able to make your hospital appointment, so it can be offered to someone else. Fewer missed appointments saves the NHS money which can be invested in our services. Call the number on your letter or use our patient portal ➡️ www.mtw.nhs.uk/portal

Today is the 78th birthday of the NHS! 🎉 Thank you to each and every member of staff across the NHS – past and present - for their hard work and dedication. Without you, nothing we do would be possible 💙

Our MTW Hospitals Charity provides vital support for our staff, patients and communities. You can now support them by playing the new charity lottery! Find out more: ow.ly/1RVK50ZjWby

Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that can appear anywhere in the body. July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and we were joined by @sarcoma.org.uk in the main entrance at Maidstone Hospital today, raising awareness of the signs and symptoms, and explaining different sources of support.

Our living with cancer health and wellbeing sessions offer: 💊 Free resources on cancer types, treatments & side effects 💸 Help accessing financial support 👩‍🏫 Expert advice Join us on 7 July at Hermitage Court in Maidstone. To find out more or book, email mtw-tr.koc-mtwcancerinfo@nhs.net

This Armed Forces Day we show our gratitude and support to regular, reserve, volunteer and veteran members of the Armed Forces community. Whether you are serving, have served, or are a forces family member offering crucial support – thank you. 💙

A project which has decreased the number of unnecessary emergency surgeries for suspected testicular torsion has won an award from the British Association of Urological Surgeons. Audit results were presented by Urology Registrar, Miss Amy Wombwell. Read more: ow.ly/Absf50ZgMx6

Mr Chun Tang balances his role as a paediatric orthopaedic consultant with serving in the Army Reserves. As we celebrate #ReservesDay, we’re highlighting the contribution reservists like Mr Tang make to the armed forces and the NHS. Read more: ow.ly/R4X250Zgfuu

Colleagues at Tunbridge Wells Hospital marked #ArmedForcesDay and #ArmedForcesWeek with a flag raising ceremony. The event recognises those who serve, or have served - in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force – as well as the wider armed forces community.

Today is Windrush Day, celebrating the remarkable legacy of the Windrush Generation. We honour their contributions, acknowledge the challenges many have faced, and reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion and respect. 💙

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, grandfathers, uncles and father figures in our lives. Thank you all to the brilliant #TeamMTW dads and a special thank you to those working and away from their families today, helping keep people safe and cared for – your dedication doesn't go unnoticed.

Healthcare professionals came together during World Continence Week this week, for a conference to build knowledge, share best practice and enhance care for patients living with continence issues. Alongside the conference, the continence team hosted information stands at Maidstone Hospital.

Speech and Language Therapy joined colleagues across Kent & Medway to deliver the region's first adult SaLT conference. It’s hoped the networks established by the conference will lead to greater collaboration, providing stronger clinical support across the region & improving care for patients.

This week we welcomed a group of people with learning disabilities from local charity, Aspens, to Maidstone Hospital. The event gave our visitors the chance to enjoy a positive experience of coming to hospital, meet our staff & ask questions. Read more: ow.ly/TnC250Ze5Me #LearningDisabilityWeek

Today is National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day (#HealthEFMDay) and an opportunity to recognise teams who are critical to the running of our hospitals! Last year they: 🍽️ Prepared 840,000 patient meals 🛌 Carried out 300,000 portering jobs 🛻 Drove 344,000 miles 🧽 Cleaned over 90,000 beds!

Under 20 and live or work in Dartford? The friendly team at Overy Street Clinic offer confidential sexual health care, including contraception, STI testing and treatment. Free, confidential clinics every Tuesday, 3–5pm. No booking needed – just walk in.

The resident doctors' strike that was due to start on Monday has now been called off. Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them.