Medway NHS Foundation Trust

29/10/2025

If you missed getting vaccinated against HPV when you were in secondary school, there’s still time to get vaccinated.

The vaccine is available for free on the NHS for all girls under 25 and boys born after 1 September 2006.

Find more information at https://orlo.uk/HFXNA

29/10/2025

Freddie is one of the babies taking part in the Generation Study.

Being tested at birth meant he was diagnosed early with an eye condition and able to receive faster treatment as a result.

We are pleased to be able to offer the Generation Study at Medway Maritime Hospital.

By taking part in this study you can help babies and new parents like you in the future to help us unlock early treatment and offer vital research in the hope of improving outcomes and healthier lives for children.

Speak to your midwife to find out more about this world-leading study.

Genomics England Study Medway Maternity

29/10/2025

Our Breast Screening Team was interviewed recently on Hospital Radio Medway's Chatterbox segment to raise awareness about breast cancer and the help and support available.

Listen back.

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In this enlightening episode of Chatterbox, our host Shirley Moore is joined by Cathie Cooper, a Macmillan breast cancer nurse specialist, and Tracy Pound, a...

28/10/2025

Due to an essential service taking place, our X-ray department at Sheppey Community Hospital is closed until 1pm today. Patients are encouraged to visit Medway Maritime Hospital for alternative services.

We apologise for any disruption this may cause.

For information, please visit our website - https://orlo.uk/SeX9I

27/10/2025

If you need help to get the best medical treatment, use 111 online - https://orlo.uk/3NaS1

27/10/2025

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Medway Hospital Charity is rolling out its Thirty at 30 campaign to raise £30,000 to buy 30 new wheelchairs for Medway Maritime Hospital - and your help is needed to keep it moving!

Wheelchairs, which cost £1,000 each, make a huge difference in helping patients get to appointments comfortably and on time.

To make a donation, please follow the link - https://orlo.uk/dB3th



Medway Hospital Charity

25/10/2025

A huge thank you to East Grinstead Soroptimists for donating 50 books to our patient library trolley which is helping to bring comfort, distraction, and a sense of connection to patients.

📚 Book donations of popular adult fiction, biographies or children’s picture books that have been published in the last five years and are in good condition, can be dropped off at the Library in the Education Centre, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5pm.

If you would like to volunteer for the service, please email trust.library@nhs.net.

24/10/2025

The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV).

It's offered to all children aged 12 to 13 (school year eight) via the school-aged immunisation service.

Find more information at https://orlo.uk/yiK0X

23/10/2025

🩷 As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Breast Clinical Nurse Specialists and Breast Screening Team visited ASDA Sittingbourne this week to speak with members of the public about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer - using a partial breast model to show what changes to look out for. 🩷

You can find more helpful advice on how to check your breasts or chest on the NHS website: https://orlo.uk/duu4S

22/10/2025

🍂 The autumn break is a busy time for NHS services, so using the right service when you or your children are ill or injured is important.

If you or your children are not well, get advice from your pharmacist at the first sign of feeling ill – don’t wait for it to get more serious.

Find more information about NHS services for children at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk.

22/10/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, use the NHS App or visit: https://orlo.uk/vsCsf

20/10/2025

Medway Maritime Hospital is encouraging members of Black communities to take part in a pioneering new research programme aimed at tackling health inequalities and improving healthcare outcomes.

The programme, called Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO), is led by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) BioResource. It aims to improve understanding of how health conditions uniquely affect Black communities across the UK.

Taking part is simple – participants consent to provide a blood or saliva sample and complete a health and lifestyle questionnaire.

Read more on our website on how to take part in this new research programme - https://orlo.uk/5acCc