10 September 2026
World Suicide Prevention Day: Suicide can affect anyone
For World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is urging people across Kent and Medway to challenge the misconception that suicide only affects people with a diagnosed mental health condition.
09 September 2026
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: The hidden disability we all need to understand better
To mark International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day on 9 September, colleagues from Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust’s Children’s Mental Health and All Age Eating Disorders directorate want to share some of what they have learned about FASD and why greater awareness matters across health, social care and education.
08 September 2026
Kent and Medway physiotherapists highlight role in tackling physical health inequalities in mental health care
Physiotherapists at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are highlighting the important role of physical activity and rehabilitation in supporting the physical health of people receiving mental health care.
03 September 2026
Handheld ECG could make physical health checks easier for people receiving mental health care
A handheld heart monitoring device could make an important physical health check easier and more accessible for people receiving mental health care, a project by Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has found.
02 September 2026
Improved mental health hub reopens to support people in Dover
People in Dover will benefit from improved mental health services closer to home following the reopening of Coleman House after a 6-month refurbishment.
28 August 2026
AI as companion and adviser: researchers call for greater understanding of its impact on human relationships
Artificial Intelligence is becoming more than a tool for many people. Large Language Models are increasingly being used for companionship, advice and emotional support. Researchers at Kent and Medway Medical School and collaborating institutes are examining what sustained interactions with these systems could mean for how our relationships, mental health and wellbeing.
27 August 2026
Kent and Medway leading new approach to mental health care
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is leading the way nationally, helping to shape a major project that’s changing how mental health care is delivered across the country.
21 August 2026
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust recognised for its commitment to carers
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has retained its 2-star Triangle of Care accreditation, demonstrating continued progress in improving the experience of families, friends and carers who support people using mental health services.
20 August 2026
Trust cuts longest waits for community mental health support by almost half
The number of people waiting more than 38 weeks for community mental health support in Kent and Medway has fallen by 47% since January, with 144 fewer people now facing the longest waits for care.
14 August 2026
Creativity and recovery celebrated though patient artwork exhibition
Artwork created by a patient receiving care at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is being showcased at Canterbury’s Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, celebrating their creativity and achievement and highlighting the role of meaningful, personalised activity in patient care.
13 August 2026
New therapeutic gardening project supports mental health patients in Kent and Medway
Mental health patients in Kent and Medway are growing vegetables, learning practical skills and building confidence through a new therapeutic gardening project at Willow Gardens in Maidstone.
10 August 2026
New research highlights potential of digital therapy for binge eating disorder
New research involving Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust highlights how supported digital therapy could help NHS services provide accessible, flexible treatment for people with binge eating disorder.
07 August 2026
Nurse-led quality improvement initiative improves support for people who repeatedly self-harm
A nurse-led quality improvement initiative “Start-a-Fresh” is helping people who repeatedly self-harm access specialist psychological support sooner across Kent and Medway.
05 August 2026
Kent and Medway Mental Health Charity launches ‘Seeing Dementia Differently’ campaign
People across Kent and Medway are being encouraged to take on a challenge this August to raise money and awareness as part of a new dementia campaign.
31 July 2026
Have your say in the 2026 Community Mental Health Survey
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is running the 2026 Community Mental Health Survey as part of its national survey programme. Only around 1,200 people who use community mental health services across Kent and Medway will have the opportunity to take part.
30 July 2026
Kent and Medway mental health charity invites community to help shape new identity
A charity dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing across Kent and Medway is inviting local people to help shape its future by designing an icon for its new logo, following the launch of its new name.
29 July 2026
CQC lifts safety notice for Health-Based Places of Safety in Kent and Medway
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lifted the safety notice issued to Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust last year for its Health-Based Places of Safety, following improvements made across these services.
New research highlights how specialist teamwork can unlock life-changing mental health treatment
New research from Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust highlights how specialist teamwork can enable people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and treatment-resistant schizophrenia to safely access life-changing treatment, even when their care is highly complex.
