Enjoy the best of both worlds

Living in east Kent

With miles of incredible coastline, rolling countryside, lively seaside towns, diverse communities and easy access to London and Europe, east Kent offers the best of both worlds as a place to develop your career.

Kent has some fantastic schools, excellent transport links and great value housing; the cost of a detached family home in East Kent is similar to that of a small flat in London. Travel to the capital and beyond is quick and easy due to the high-speed rail link which runs from Ashford to St. Pancras in London.

Our corner of England is host to a multitude of things to do and places to see. We've got some of the best beaches in Europe - voted by Lonely Planet - as well as art galleries, elegant stately homes, romantic getaways, fun-filled family attractions, and links to the sea and cities mean days out for the whole family are never far away. If you fancy a trip across the channel you can catch ferries from Folkestone or Dover, or hop on the Eurostar train from Ashford International.

Accommodation

Staff accommodation is available at Kent and Canterbury, William Harvey (Ashford) and QEQM (Margate) hospitals.

Bookings are managed on our behalf by 2gether Support Solutions, who manage all aspects of accommodation services, including the domestic cleaning of communal areas and vacation cleans. For details of accommodation on each site and current rents, please see the information below or click on the link to access the booking portal.

How to book

For Trust staff/forward bookings please book via our accommodation portal.

For Agency staff short stays please book via our agency accommodation portal.

For Medical Education Students please book via our accommodation portal.

What's provided?

Each single room is fully furnished with a desk, single bed, wardrobe, shelving, side drawers and a desk chair. Each kitchen has a microwave, oven and fridge freezer. Linen is provided in each room, this comprises of sheets, blanket, pillows and towels. Each flat has an iron and ironing board.

Family flats are similarly furnished but have a double bed in the main bedroom, linen is provided and comprises of sheets, blankets, pillows and towels.

Download our Trust room rental rates Download our staff residential accommodation policy

Amenities

Parking

Please note that residents in Trust accommodation MUST have a parking permit to park at any of the hospital sites. Permit costs are not included as part of your accommodation booking.

Please be aware that the Trust operates a ticketing enforcement system and if vehicles are parked on-site without a valid permit then the driver will be issued with a £35 fixed Parking Charge Notice (PCN).  

For more information, please visit the parking pages on Staff Zone. If you have any questions or wish to contact the Parking Team directly, you can do so by email at ekh-tr.travelsmart@nhs.net.

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