02 March 2022
The NHS Forest continues to grow with the help of KMPT!
We’ve teamed up with NHS Forest to help improve the health and wellbeing of patients, staff and local communities throughout the county.
24 February 2022
Kent and Medway NHS Partnership and Social Care Trust retains its good overall rating by the Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again rated Kent and Medway NHS Partnership and Social Care Trust (KMPT) as Good overall in its recent inspection. KMPT also remained Outstanding for caring, and its rating for effective improved from Good to Outstanding.
23 February 2022
KMPT's Research and Innovation team takeover the National Institute for Health Research's Twitter account
Find out how you can take part in the 'Twitter takeover' on Friday 25 February 2022.
21 February 2022
Celebrating Mental Health Nurses Day
As we celebrate Mental Health Nurses Day (21 February 2022), we spoke with Teresa, who trained back in 1997 as a mental health nurse on the Project 2000 diploma programme.
Andy shares why he loves being a mental health nurse as we celebrate Mental Health Nurses' Day
09 February 2022
Aaron hopes to ‘Build the Future’ with technology
Tech-savvy Aaron is the first Software development apprentice to have navigated his way into our IT team and work alongside an innovative team of software and web developers.
08 February 2022
International nurses pass their OSCEs
18 January 2022
Changes to visiting and inpatient leave arrangements across Kent and Medway mental health services from 18 January 2022
Changes to visiting and inpatient leave arrangements across Kent and Medway mental health services from 18th January 2022
06 January 2022
Changes to visiting and inpatient leave arrangements across Kent and Medway mental health services from 6th January 2022
Due to the rise of COVID-19 infections we will be temporarily restricting visiting and inpatient leave on our wards to protect the safety of our patients, their loved ones and our staff.
23 December 2021
People urged to use NHS 111 online for urgent but not-life-threatening medical needs
NHS 111 online makes it easier for patients to get the treatment they need in the right place.
Don’t give the gift of flu or COVID this festive season
With Christmas approaching, it’s important that you give the best gift you can this year and that is to help protect your loved ones, and the NHS from becoming overwhelmed during the festive period.
Pharmacists can help people to self-care and manage their own health
Local pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you and your family with minor health concerns.
Donna Hayward-Sussex appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Donna will join the Trust in March 2022, from her current role as Service Director at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust.
18 December 2021
Local charity donates toiletries to Jasmine ward
A local charity has kindly donated toiletries to our patients on Jasmine ward.
Music therapist, Cathy Richards
We caught up with Cathy, one of our registered music therapists, who shared some good news with us about a book she and fellow KMPT colleagues contributed to. Living Well with Dementia through Music is a resource book aimed at providers of activities and care staff.
17 December 2021
Putting yourself first
Prioritising your mental health and wellbeing is a must, so be kind to yourself and check out the many resources on offer to help you.
16 December 2021
Celebrating the gift of kindness
Sending a big thank you to the children at the Gordon Children’s Academy in Strood for your kindness.
10 December 2021
Joint Carers Conference – we need you!
KMPT are partnering with Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) to hold our first joint Carers Conference to celebrate Carers Week (7 - 12 June 2022).
