24 March 2026
Liaison psychiatry innovation delivers faster mental health care in Kent and Medway EDs
Patients presenting to emergency departments in Kent and Medway are now being seen faster for mental health assessment, following changes to liaison psychiatry services.
23 March 2026
Interim Chief People Officer appointed to Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Ali Layne Smith has been appointed Interim Chief People Officer for Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, following the planned retirement of Sandra Goatley, who steps down on 10 April after 10 years with the trust.
20 March 2026
Outbreak of Meningitis B in East Kent
There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent with 29 identified cases and unfortunately 2 deaths.
19 March 2026
Disability inclusion recognised with highest accreditations
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, the highest level in the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme.
18 March 2026
Supplier partnerships generate major social value across Kent and Medway
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is emerging as one of the NHS’s leading examples of how procurement can deliver real environmental and community benefits, after a major overhaul of how it works with suppliers.
17 March 2026
Board and executive changes ahead for Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has announced upcoming Board and executive changes as current tenures come to an end and has set out simple plans to ensure a smooth transition in the months ahead.
16 March 2026
Trust launches campaign to improve care for neurodivergent patients
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is supporting ‘Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026’ with a week-long campaign designed to improve understanding of neurodiversity and help provide more inclusive care for neurodivergent patients.
12 March 2026
NHS first: Kent and Medway trust digitally records peer support outcomes
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has become the first NHS trust in the UK to digitally record the outcomes of peer support, introducing new tools that capture the impact peer support workers have on people’s recovery.
Care Quality Commission lifts safety notice for Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
The Care Quality Commission has lifted the safety notice issued to Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust’s community services last year, after inspectors confirmed that the trust had delivered improvements across its community mental health teams.
11 March 2026
Digital team to develop their own app to support patient wellbeing
Our Digital team and clinical colleagues recently won the Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex Hackathon, where frontline NHS teams had the chance to design real-world digital health solutions.
06 March 2026
Kent and Medway training programme shortlisted for Dementia Friendly Kent Award
A system wide training programme that supports timely, consistent and proportionate diagnosis of advanced dementia, particularly for people living in care homes, has been shortlisted for a Dementia Friendly Kent Award.
05 March 2026
Kent mum becomes mental health nurse in the team that once cared for her
A Kent mum who once feared she would never recover from severe mental illness during pregnancy is now a mental health nurse in the same team that helped her through it.
04 March 2026
Virtual reality could help spot brain diseases earlier
Virtual reality may soon help detect Alzheimer’s long before symptoms are obvious, according to new research from Professor Sukhi Shergill at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.
03 March 2026
Mental health trust launches preventative campaign to protect staff from abuse
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has launched a new poster campaign to combat violence, aggression and discrimination towards its staff.
02 March 2026
Trust launches new tool to make mental health information more accessible
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has introduced a new accessibility toolbar to make its online information easier to read, translate and navigate for patients, carers and families across Kent and Medway.
Kent and Medway Healthwatch Recognition Award winners
Every year, the Healthwatch Recognition Awards celebrate the inspiring work happening across Kent and Medway to make health and social care better for everyone. This year, colleagues from our trust took home two awards.
26 February 2026
Kent and Medway partners unite to improve care for people with Down syndrome
Health and care partners across Kent and Medway are joining forces to help shape new national guidance to improve how people with Down syndrome and learning disabilities access support and services.
23 February 2026
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: How eating disorders affect everyone and mental health
During Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2026, our teams at the trust are encouraging everyone to join the conversation and recognise the importance of early support and integrated care.
