06 September 2023
Using the power of art to support mental health recovery
Beautiful, vibrant artwork has been officially unveiled at our Rosebud inpatient rehabilitation centre in West Malling. The five new artworks are located throughout the centre and in the garden area, creating a homely feel and supporting the wellbeing of both our service users and staff.
01 September 2023
Supporting world Alzheimer's month
In the month of September, we are supporting world Alzheimer's month. This month is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia.
31 August 2023
New maternal mental health service launched to help families ‘thrive’ after birth trauma or perinatal loss
A new maternal mental health service for families who have experienced birth trauma or perinatal loss has been launched by Medway NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT).
29 August 2023
Meet with our senior management team in north Kent
If you are a patient or care for someone under KMPT mental health services in Medway, Swale or Dartford and Gravesham and would like to meet with members of the senior management team to hear about developments and discuss your experience in general, please book a 15 minute session.
23 August 2023
Consultant doctor industrial strike action
18 August 2023
2023 Community Mental Health Survey
09 August 2023
Industrial action by junior doctors - August
02 August 2023
Placement pilot boosts training hours – and scores top marks from student nurses
A KMPT nursing placement pilot study has resulted in enhanced learning for students and increased training capacity, due to its innovative methods – and 100% of participants said they would recommend it to peers.
26 July 2023
King's College London KMPT Placement Project Ranked Top
King’s College London medicine students, on placement with KMPT in Ashford, have won first place for their Quality Improvement Project at The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) International Congress 2023.
14 July 2023
KMPT commended for work with carers and retains triangle of care status
We are thrilled to uphold the highest national endorsement for a mental health trust for our long-term commitment to work with, listen to and include families and carers in the planning of care for people with enduring and complex mental health needs.
11 July 2023
Historic agreement as organisations pledge to work together to transform Medway
Industrial action by junior doctors - July
05 July 2023
Celebrating 75 years of the NHS
As we come together and join the nation to mark 75 years of the NHS, it is a time to honour our past, but more importantly, a time to think about our future. At KMPT our simple mission is to deliver brilliant care through brilliant people, and we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the hard work and commitment of our brilliant people; past and present.
28 June 2023
Recruitment open day, 15 July
Come along to our Recruitment Event where you can meet our Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers and Operational Managers, who will be able to talk to you about the care and treatment that our teams provide and to discuss with you the different career opportunities available in our teams.
23 June 2023
Local mental health commitment to military families boosted ahead of Armed Forces Day
As the country comes together to celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 24 June, KMPT has been recognised by a national government programme which encourages employers to demonstrate their support for the military community.
22 June 2023
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Windrush Day
We are #KMPTProud to come together to celebrate the richness and diversity of our communities as well as the positive difference that so many of the Windrush generation and their descendants made to our NHS.
16 June 2023
#Red4Research Day ends a research-roaring week for KMPT
‘Join our research community’ is the message we’re shouting proudly across KMPT today as we support #Red4Research Day.
13 June 2023
Industrial action by junior doctors