23 October 2025
Healthy workforce is the key to delivering 10-Year Plan
Dr Afifa Qazi, Chief Medical Officer for Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust called on Government on Monday to address workforce challenges or risk delivery of the 10-Year Plan for Health.
22 October 2025
Chief medical officer to be shared by Kent mental health and community trusts
17 October 2025
Recognition for our services and support of veterans
We are proud to share that Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award. This Ministry of Defence’s highest honour for employers who go above and beyond in supporting the armed forces community. This includes reservists, service leavers, and their families.
13 October 2025
New name for county-wide mental health service
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust has changed its name to Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust in a move to help people across the county access mental health care.
10 October 2025
Kirsty’s journey, finding hope through care and support
Trust recognised for our approach to family and carer involvement
We’ve retained our two-star Triangle of Care rating for our work with families and carers for the third year running.
09 October 2025
Statement: Trust response to the CQC report
Today, the CQC has published its findings from inspections which was undertaken back in March into two services run by Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.
01 October 2025
Pride in the multi-cultural workforce caring for our communities
During the past few weeks, we have become increasingly aware of heightened tension in our communities in relation to immigration and national identity.
18 September 2025
Gardens of Hope open across Kent to support communities affected by suicide
Yesterday, Kent and Medway’s mental health trust in partnership with Keep Talking Services, opened the second of three “Gardens of Hope” at Herne Bay Football Club.
12 August 2025
Kent Nature Photo Competition
31 July 2025
A new era for mental health care in Kent and Medway
People across Kent and Medway will soon benefit from more joined-up and locally delivered mental health care, thanks to two major developments announced today by the county’s mental health trust.
23 July 2025
Resident doctors' strike action
The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors will take part in a 5-day strike from 6.59am on Friday 25 July to 6.59am on Tuesday 30 July. 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.
22 July 2025
Innovative local research using AI to detect mental health conditions and dementia
Today, on World Brain Day, Kent and Medway's NHS mental health trust is excited to announce the introduction of a new type of brain scanner.
01 July 2025
Join us for our Virtual Annual General Meeting 2025 (AGM)
We would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 31 July, at 11:45am. This year, we are hosting the meeting online, making it easier than ever for everyone in our community to attend
20 June 2025
Veteran Recognition Awards Winner 2025
Join us in saying a huge congratulations to our fantastic Liaison, Diversion & Reconnect (LDR) team who recently won the ‘Veteran Recognition Awards 2025’ for their outstanding dedication and support to the ex-military community in Kent.
19 June 2025
Crisis house opens in Kent and Medway offering community based mental health support
Residents of Kent and Medway who need help to manage a mental health crisis will now be able to find that support at a 24/7 crisis and recovery house.
06 June 2025
Congratulations to our colleagues who have received Fellowships from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
During a recent ceremony organised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) to honour new Fellows, we celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of our Dr Afifa Qazi, Chief Medical Officer and Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Bosky Nair, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Dr Shivaram Chikkatagaiah, Consultant Psychiatrist.
Volunteers build a nature recovery garden
During Volunteers’ Week, Sheila Stenson, our CEO, officially inaugurated the Oakwood Nature Recovery Garden with a tree-planting ceremony.
