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.
11 November 2025
Community trusts agree to appoint joint chair
Two community trusts across Kent and Medway have agreed to appoint a joint chair across both organisations.
Health Heart Hope Charity launches Winter Appeal
Health Heart Hope Charity, which supports Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, has launched its Winter Appeal to help people experiencing homelessness across Kent and Medway stay safe and warm this winter.
Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Money Laundering and Economic Crimes Statement
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust (the Trust) is committed to eliminating fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering and other economic crimes within the NHS, protecting public resources for health and care.
10 November 2025
Resident doctor’s strike action
The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors will take part in a 5-day strike 7am on Friday 14 November to 6.59am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
05 November 2025
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust re-signs Armed Forces Covenant
Today, Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has formally re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
