Emergency Department The ED is located at Darent Valley Hospital and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you have NOT had an accident or suffering a life threatening emergency please use one of these alternatives: Your GP Telephone NHS 111 An Urgent Care Centre A Minor Injuries Unit A Walk In Centre For further details click on the image.

Norovirus Visiting - for the protection of our patients and staff, if you or a family member are experiencing diarrhoea & vomiting or flu like symptoms please do not visit our wards or departments until 48 hours after your symptoms have gone. This includes any children or those who have spent time with friends displaying these symptoms. Hospital appointments or admissions - if you have an appointment please contact the area to see if your appointment is urgent.

Christmas See what's happening at the hospital - details on our different Christmas events. 24th December 2019 - 2nd January 2020. The hospital will be open on bank holidays for emergencies. The Outpatient Department will also be open between Christmas and New Year, if you have an appointment booked during this period please DO attend, if you are unable to make your appointment simply let us know.

#joinourfamily / recruitment We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and caring people to #joinourfamily. View our vacancies by clicking on the image or if there isn't a vacancy to suit you, simply contact Sarah Fenton on 01322 428517 or email sarah.fenton2@nhs.net for an informal chat on what opportunities we can offer you. We look forward to welcoming your into our family.