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Community Engagement Update
June 2024
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Behind the scenes robot visit proves popular |
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 Patients, stakeholders and Trust members were able to see our new pharmacy robot in action at a special event at the hospital on Friday 10 May.
As we launched the Trust’s Clinical Strategy 2024-2027, groups were able to visit our Pharmacy Department and find out how the robot supports dispensing of medicines. We were able showcase some of the advances already made through innovation and technology to transform our services.
This opportunity followed feedback we received from members last year, which told us that members would value invitations to get 'behind the scenes' of the hospital and take part in tours of areas they would not usually get to see. Our thanks to all departments involved in helping make this possible, and we will look at ways in which we can offer further opportunities like this for members in future.
Here's a selection of feedback we received about this event:
"I like the 'behind the scenes' visits which give insight to the hospitals workings."
"Congratulations to all involved for an useful update on the Trust's ambitions going forward."
You can read more about our event on our website.
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The Clinical Strategy 2024-27 sets out clearly how we intend to transform the services that we offer patients, using innovation and new technology, to deliver top quality healthcare.
The strategy defines our overall vision, and our aims and ambitions for each of our services and specialties over the next three, five and 10 years.
It explains how we want to make Medway and Swale a place where people are empowered and encouraged to look after themselves and others, with services that are accessible and delivered equally well across the area.
We will refresh the strategy in 18 months to make sure it remains relevant and on track.
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The Summer Fun Day is back for 2024! |
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 We are delighted that our Summer Fun Day is back for another year!
Join us on Friday 2 August, 11am to 2pm, at Medway Maritime Hospital.
Bring the family and find out more about the wonderful charities and volunteers that support the hospital. We will have various activities for everyone to join in.
More details to follow soon, keep an eye on our website and social media channels.
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New Governors take their seats on 1 July |
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Twelve new Public Governors elected by Trust members earlier this year take up post on 1 July 2024. Members voted for their chosen representatives for Medway (eight) and Swale (four) constituencies and staff also elected five new Staff Governors.
We look forward to welcoming our new members to the Council of Governors. Their terms will last for three years.
Read the full report of voting for the elections
Don't forget, as a Trust member, you can stand as a candidate in future elections. If you are not already a member, you can find out more about becoming a member of our Trust.
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NHS Kent and Medway wants to hear your views on community healthcare to help shape
its plans to improve services across the area.
Thousands of specialist healthcare professionals work across communities in Kent and
Medway every day helping people to stay well. This includes physiotherapists helping people with back pain, nurses taking blood and dressing wounds, therapists working with children with disabilities and hospice teams supporting those at the end of their life and their families.
Community health services help adults and children get well and stay well, either in their
own home or other out-of-hospital settings near home. They are a critical part of health and
care, working closely with general practice and alongside hospitals.
NHS Kent and Medway wants to do better and make sure people are cared for in the right
place, at the right time and by the right person.
You can get involved by completing their survey or going along to one of their events. View the full list of services and share your views at Have Your Say.
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Colleagues from NHS Kent and Medway visited the Trust in April to talk to people about their views on urgent treatment services across Medway and Swale.
We were happy to welcome them to the hospital to support their engagement activity.
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New Chair appointed to Medway NHS Foundation Trust |
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John Goulston, an experienced chair and former chief executive in healthcare, has been appointed Chair of Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
John, who has led a range of NHS organisations in London, is also well-known in the Kent and Medway NHS system: he is due to complete his term as Chair of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust in 2025 and is a former Interim Chair of Kent and Medway Integrated Care System, as well as having other roles on partnership bodies. You can find out more on our website.
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Community update: focus on men's mental health |
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The Sunlight Development Trust are getting more links enabling the Medway Men in Sheds group members to make a bigger difference to the wider community, which does wonders for participant's sense of wellbeing.
Register interest, find out more or just chat.
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Are you seeking purpose, thrive in a team, and passionate about mental health? Mentalkhealth - Sittingbourne is expanding and looking for new team members. Since launching 16 months ago, this award-winning charity has supported over 340 men and prevented 20 suicides.
They need mentors, support staff, admins, and therapists. Opportunities are available for both men and women. If you are interested, email: info@kent-hypnotherapylounge.co.uk
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Can you support The Medway Hospital Charity?
 Take a look at some of the great events you can be part of whilst supporting The Medway Hospital Charity, here on their website..
If you would like to get in touch with The Medway Hospital Charity, please email: medwayft.charity@nhs.net
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Organ donation is the gift of life.
Grab some time to talk about it today with loved ones and add your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.
This is the official record which specialist nurses check if a person dies in circumstances where organ donation is possible, so it’s important to register your decisions here and share them with the people you love.
Recording your decision takes just a couple of minutes online – click here to do it: https://bit.ly/4169cXu |
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