23 December 2021
Donna Hayward-Sussex appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Donna will join the Trust in March 2022, from her current role as Service Director at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust.
18 December 2021
Local charity donates toiletries to Jasmine ward
A local charity has kindly donated toiletries to our patients on Jasmine ward.
Music therapist, Cathy Richards
We caught up with Cathy, one of our registered music therapists, who shared some good news with us about a book she and fellow KMPT colleagues contributed to. Living Well with Dementia through Music is a resource book aimed at providers of activities and care staff.
17 December 2021
Putting yourself first
Prioritising your mental health and wellbeing is a must, so be kind to yourself and check out the many resources on offer to help you.
16 December 2021
Celebrating the gift of kindness
Sending a big thank you to the children at the Gordon Children’s Academy in Strood for your kindness.
10 December 2021
Joint Carers Conference – we need you!
KMPT are partnering with Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) to hold our first joint Carers Conference to celebrate Carers Week (7 - 12 June 2022).
08 December 2021
Help us refresh our KMPT Carers Charter
We are looking for friends, families and carers who are interested in supporting the development of a new carers charter, ensuring we work together in partnership to deliver the best possible care for all.
27 November 2021
Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group’s Governing Body has given the go ahead for a new, purpose-built mental health facility in Maidstone for older adults across the area.
22 November 2021
Garden of Hope revealed tonight by BBC on The One Show at 7pm!
18 November 2021
Andy Cruickshank appointed as Chief Nurse at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Andy will join the Trust early next year, from his current role as Director of Nursing at East London Foundation Trust.
16 November 2021
Please don’t abuse our staff – it’s not in a day’s work
Open letter from all Kent and Medway health CEOs, AO, MDs and chair
15 October 2021
Welcome to our International Nurses
This weekend we welcome nine new international nurses to our team at KMPT.
08 October 2021
Join our Engagement Council
Our Participation and Engagement team have an exciting new opportunity available to those who would like to help improve our service user experience.
27 September 2021
The Friends for Mental Health (East Kent) Annual General Meeting
15 September 2021
KMPT Annual General Meeting
This year’s AGM will be livestreamed and people can watch the meeting via a dedicated link.
01 September 2021
NHS gearing up to deliver essential winter vaccines
The NHS is gearing up to deliver the safe and effective annual flu vaccination programme from autumn as it’s the best protection against flu and its compilations. Flu and coronavirus can make some people seriously ill and it’s more important than ever to get the flu vaccine if you're eligible to.
20 August 2021
Visitor parking at Thanet Mental Health Unit
Starting on Monday 23 August 2021, building works are being carried out to the Emergency Department at the QEQM Hospital. As a result visitors parking directly opposite Woodchurch ward at the Thanet Mental Health Unit will be affected.
10 August 2021
Ruby Ward public consultation is open
Have your say as we are now publicly consulting on a proposal to relocate Ruby Ward from Medway Maritime Hospital to a new purpose-built unit on KMPT’s Maidstone site.
