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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.

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.

One Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust for everyone

For the first time, everyone in Kent and Medway will now be supported by one local NHS mental health trust, marking a new chapter in care.

Mental health patients find calm with reptile therapy in Kent and Medway

Geckos, bearded dragons, tortoises and snakes have become an unexpected part of care at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, where a new reptile assisted therapy programme has been running on its hospital wards in Maidstone.

Embedding occupational therapy in GP practices is cutting demand and building patient trust

A 45% reduction in GP appointments and a 57% drop in emergency department visits have been achieved after Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust integrated an occupational therapist into primary care multidisciplinary teams supporting a group of 10 local GP surgeries.

Generous donation to support young people at Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital

Young people receiving care at Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital are benefiting from a generous donation to mark the launch of a newly integrated mental health service across Kent and Medway.

Young people to benefit as trust secures Duke of Edinburgh accreditation

Young people across Kent and Medway can now volunteer at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, as the trust is now the only county’s DofE accredited mental health organisation.

New pilot brings mental health support directly into domestic abuse services

A new one-year pilot is improving access to mental health support for people affected by domestic abuse by embedding mental health professionals directly into frontline domestic abuse services in West Kent.

First win for mental health service at Medway SEND Awards

Medway’s Young Person’s Wellbeing Service have taken home a top award at the 3rd Annual Medway SEND Awards, marking a first.

Trust and community partner work together to co-create better mental health services

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust and WeThriveTogether CIC have joined forces to co-create mental health services with local communities, aiming to reduce health inequalities and improve access to support across Kent and Medway.