14 January 2026
Expanding care for homeless communities across Kent and Medway
Support for people experiencing or facing homelessness across Kent and Medway is being strengthened, with an expanded specialist mental health team now working alongside local councils.
09 January 2026
Zero reoffending rate for veterans engaging with specialist support
By pairing ex-service members with a dedicated Veteran Advocate, Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has successfully broken the cycle of crime and crisis, achieving a 0% reoffending rate over 3 years for veterans engaging with its support services.
2025 Dementia Friendly Kent Awards launched to celebrate local heroes
Kent County Council and Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Dementia Friendly Kent Awards, now in their eighth year.
08 January 2026
Thousands more seen sooner as community mental health waiting times fall
A new joined-up partnership approach is helping to reduce waiting times for people who need community mental health support across Kent and Medway.
07 January 2026
Kent and Medway insights set to shape new national autism strategy
Personal stories and expert evidence from Kent and Medway are driving major changes to national autism policy. Recommendations from a landmark House of Lords review, published in November 2025, were directly shaped by frontline experience submitted by Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.
06 January 2026
Serenity garden opens for patients in Dartford
A new garden space has opened at Littlebrook Hospital in Dartford to enhance patient wellbeing and aid personal growth, led by occupational therapists.
24 December 2025
New mental health scheme frees up 1,000 hospital bed days
A mental health ward in Kent and Medway has reclaimed over 1,000 bed days a year by helping patients who frequently experience mental health crises get the support they need and avoid repeated emergency care.
22 December 2025
Maidstone community supports Winter Appeal for people experiencing homelessness
People across Maidstone have come together to support the Health Heart Hope Charity Winter Appeal, which helps people experiencing homelessness across Kent and Medway stay warm and safe this winter.
18 December 2025
Kent and Medway named top NHS trust for volunteering
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has been ranked number one in the county for volunteering, following record-breaking support from the local community.
12 December 2025
Resident doctor’s strike action from Wednesday 17 to Monday 22 December
The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors will take part in a 5-day strike 6.59am on Wednesday 17 December to 6.59am on Monday 22 December 2025. We expect there will be minimal disruption to our services and our focus is to make sure we continue to provide access to our mental health services during this period.
Trust remains in Segment 1 in quarter 2 results
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has been rated in Segment 1, the top group, in the latest NHS check on how well trusts are doing.
11 December 2025
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust names the winner of its Kent Nature Photo Competition
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has announced Alan Smithers as the winner of its Kent Nature Photo Competition for his image, Crystal Ball Wonders.
Occupational therapy initiative delivers breakthrough in self-harm reduction
A pilot improvement project led by occupational therapists and aimed at reducing self-harm among women in acute mental health wards has delivered significant results.
10 December 2025
Groundbreaking newsroom launches, staffed by people living with dementia
People living with dementia are being trained as journalists in a first-of-its-kind creative news initiative, Bright Times.
05 December 2025
Festive wellbeing campaign launched across Kent and Medway
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has launched a new festive wellbeing prevention campaign to support people across Kent and Medway through the festive season. While this time of year can be fun and happy, it can also feel busy, stressful and hard for many people.
04 December 2025
Dementia wait times halved in Kent and Medway
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has halved waiting times for dementia diagnosis, following the rollout of a new dedicated Memory Assessment Service (MAS).
27 November 2025
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust strengthens leadership to support integrated neighbourhood care
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has announced a set of strategic leadership changes designed to strengthen its leadership and support the development of integrated neighbourhood care across the county.
26 November 2025
Health Heart Hope partners with Redrow South East to build a summer house for patients
Health Heart Hope, the charity supporting Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, was delighted to welcome Redrow South East to officially open a newly constructed summer house in Webb’s Garden at St Martin’s Hospital, Canterbury.
