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Could you help your local NHS hospital?
The Trust has relaunched its volunteer scheme - could you help out at any of our hospitals?
20/10/2021 15:04:16
Artist's gift thanks the team who saved his life
Robbie Graham donated a painting after treatment at the William Harvey Hospital following a brush with death.
18/10/2021 10:48:26
CQC reports 'significant improvements' in children's and young people's services
The service was rated good for 'safe' and 'well-led' after an inspection in July.
15/10/2021 20:01:29
Trust invests £1.6m in more midwives as inspectors raise concerns
Another 38 midives are being recruited following concerns raised by CQC inspectors.
15/10/2021 19:58:31
Feisty Phoenix inspires friends' fundraising
A tiny tot with a huge personality inspired three friends to raise more than £2,300 for the hospital staff who gave her the chance to live.
11/10/2021 15:02:29
Olympic mural helps physiotherapy patients reach their own finish line
A new mural is inspiring patients using the gym at the QEQM in Margate.
08/10/2021 11:58:42
Thousands to benefit from earlier diagnostic tests with launch of east Kent hub
A new community diagnostic hub is being set up at Buckland Hospital in Dover to offer people tests closer to home.
07/10/2021 10:40:36
Pain team offer help when there is no cure
To mark Pain Awareness Month in September, find out more about how our pain team can help.
27/09/2021 16:34:21
Posters remind patients and visitors there is no excuse for abuse of NHS staff
Emergency department staff - and their children - feature in new posters promoting the zero-tolerance policy.
23/09/2021 16:48:16
Alan is back home after 248 days in hospital
Alan Finch was admitted in January with Covid-19 and was finally able to go home today.
23/09/2021 16:15:47
Junior doctor Thiru was a real shining star
Tributes have been paid to Thirushika Sathialingam, a junior doctor at the QEQM.
21/09/2021 15:33:23
Virtual work experience gives students an online taste of medical careers
A week-long programme allowed students to explore medical careers in a Covid-safe way.
21/09/2021 12:59:15
Debbie's audio books project helps patients
Nursing Associate Debbie Delo introduced audiobooks to help keep patients entertained.
20/09/2021 12:40:43
'I'm grateful to be able to live life after sepsis'
Mark Wignall's wife was told on several occasions he might not survive.
17/09/2021 09:35:57
Surgery will be live-streamed worldwide during international training course
Surgeons at the QEQM will stream 10 operations live to America, Japan, India and Spain.
09/09/2021 10:21:30
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Could you help your local NHS hospital?
Artist’s gift thanks the team who saved his life
CQC reports ‘significant improvements’ in children’s and young people’s services
Trust invests £1.6m in more midwives as inspectors raise concerns
Feisty Phoenix inspires friends' fundraising
Olympic mural helps physiotherapy patients reach their own finish line
Thousands to benefit from earlier diagnostic tests with launch of east Kent hub
Pain team offer help when there is no cure
Posters remind patients and visitors there is no excuse for abuse of NHS staff
Alan is back home after 248 days in hospital
Junior doctor Thiru was a real shining star
Virtual work experience gives students an online taste of medical careers
Debbie’s audio books project helps patients
‘I’m grateful to be able to live life after sepsis’
Surgery will be live-streamed worldwide during international training course
Susan Acott will be leaving East Kent Hospitals as Chief Executive next spring
Yasemin’s legacy lives on after her death
'Pain pacemaker' gives Paul his life back
Family thanks hospital team for making dying dad’s wedding wish come true
Superhero Vincent’s charity challenge
Family’s fundraiser to thank NICU staff
Consultant’s musical fundraiser was made with a little help from her NHS friends
William Harvey Hospital patient is first in the country to receive new heart monitor
Laura has the marathon finish line in sight
First patient goes under the knife at newly opened Elective Orthopaedic Centre
Author’s gift of books helps new parents mark World Breastfeeding Week
Additional tongue tie clinic set up for families in east Kent
Pensioner’s garage sales hit £2k milestone
New surgical centre opens at Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Former teacher Judith goes back to school – and back to nursing at East Kent Hospitals
Celebrating two years of helping families stay connected with their poorly babies
Vocal coaches lend their skills to patients
CQC finds improvements in medical care services
Charity of the year partnership will benefit East Kent Hospitals staff
Nurses keep it in the family with careers at East Kent Hospitals
Diners donate to East Kent Hospitals Charity
Surgeons use £1.5million robot for first operation on patient with throat cancer
‘I couldn’t be more grateful to the whole team’
‘I was a needle-phobic young diabetic – now I help children just like me’
Trust to create Kent’s first Clinical Trials Unit at the QEQM hospital in Margate
Help research treatments into Covid-19
Alan is a step closer to home after 150 days
East Kent Hospitals Trust sentenced in CQC prosecution
Ann’s marathon effort is back on the road
Jim goes home after 147 days in hospital
Charity funding helps children and families manage a diabetes diagnosis
New Critical Care Unit taking shape at William Harvey Hospital
Michael’s 50 years of health after transplant
Hospital staff arrange a wedding in a day
Sam plans to take to the skies for charity
Margaret’s birthday gift for cancer unit
Celebrating 10 years of robotic surgery
Gemma's raffle raises £1,500 for East Kent Hospitals Charity's Dementia Appeal
Furry friends provide comfort to patients
Celebrating ODP day - meet Sally Csuka
Celebrating ODP day - meet Chloe Paine
Hospital staff make Dusty’s wish come true
Trust welcomes report recognising improvements to the emergency departments
Reegan pays tribute to her NHS heroes
National award for east Kent ‘legend’ Chris
Alan is still battling, after 100 days in ITU
Community rallies to support Padua Ward
New robot joins the East Kent Hospitals team
First look inside Kent and Canterbury Hospital’s new surgical centre
Trust welcomes report recognising improvements in infection prevention and control
Friends’ donations benefit young patients
Community donations create eggs-cellent Easter for NHS staff and patients
Dad’s fundraiser to thank hospital staff who saved his life after Covid-19 battle
Consultant’s song is a musical treat
Rani takes on a charity 100km challenge
Rachel’s photos focus on her team’s achievements during Covid-19 pandemic
Updates to visiting arrangements
Trust pleads guilty to causing Harry and Sarah Richford harm by failing to provide safe care and treatment
Be aware of your vaccine symptoms
Sally's meals help thank staff for their care
Niall takes the reins as new Trust Chair
Clapping for chefs marks the end of a project delivering hot meals to NHS staff
Video appointment was a really good experience
Tina is a national health hero
Innovation helps to cut cardiology waiting times
New breast screening van hits the road
Lindsay is Respiratory Nurse of the Year
Ben will cover the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats – without leaving Kent
Canine cuddles give Jim a boost after Covid
Captain Tom portrait will raise money for East Kent Hospitals Charity
Cards will help Deaf patients access video sign language interpreting services
Rotarians give hospital grounds a spring clean
Donation helps children escape to a virtual world
Great-grandmother's thanks to hospital staff who saved her life after Covid-19
Gemma plans to rise to charity challenge
'I thought Covid wouldn't affect me - but I almost died from the virus'
Trust governors appoint new Chairman to lead East Kent Hospitals
Sharon recruits patients to help with Covid-19 research – after beating the virus twice
Animations will help people understand treatments in intensive care
Women in Science day: Estefany Davies proves with hard work anything is possible
Lindsay is one of three finalists for national British Journal of Nursing award
Author gifts book thanking keyworkers to children’s wards at East Kent Hospitals
More than 1,000 meals delivered to hard-working William Harvey Hospital staff
Tributes to theatre practitioner Terry Boston-Marsh
East Kent teacher Covid-19 vaccinations
Pat’s back at work after beating coronavirus
Nurse's group gives hope to Covid-19 patients
David’s thanks as East Kent Hospitals staff successfully treat 3,500 people for Covid-19
Tributes to healthcare campaigner Jenny Chittenden
East Kent researchers trial black elderberry liquid as a treatment for Covid-19
First vaccinations for NHS staff take place at The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury
Tributes to receptionist Val Stimson
'We couldn't have had better maternity care'
Vineyard volunteers help feed hard-working staff at the William Harvey Hospital
'Please follow the rules - this virus takes anyone, not just the vulnerable'
Tributes to healthcare assistant Rachel Trott
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