Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

We are currently managing a water supply issue affecting parts of the hospital.

As a precaution, please do not drink water from taps or use it for washing in affected areas until further notice. Affected areas will have clear labels on taps to remind you not to use them. Alternative arrangements are in place and staff will be available to direct you to areas where it is safe to drink water and wash.

Our teams are actively managing the situation and working to resolve it as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We’re proposing some changes to car parking tariffs at Darent Valley Hospital from 1 June 2026. These include updated charges in line with other NHS hospitals, a simpler pricing structure, and continued exemptions for eligible patients and visitors. We fully appreciate that parking is a key concern and remain committed to listening, being transparent, and improving where we can. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please remember: A&E is for serious and life-threatening emergencies only -  like people with severe chest pains, serious head injuries, loss of consciousness or breathing difficulties. If your condition is not an emergency, please help us by choosing a more suitable service:

• Your local pharmacy
• NHS 111 – online or by phone
• Urgent Treatment Centres – for non-life-threatening conditions

Get the care you need quicker with Pharmacy First – no GP appointment needed.

90 per cent of pharmacists in Kent and Medway can assess and prescribe for seven common conditions:

• Sore throat (age 5+)
• Sinusitis (age 12+)
• Earache (ages 1 to 7)
• Urinary tract infections - UTIs (for women age 18 to 64)
• Impetigo (age 1+)
• Infected insect bites (age 1+)
• Shingles (age 18+)

Pharmacists can also advise on coughs, colds, aches and pains.

Parking spaces at the hospital are extremely limited. To avoid congestion or waiting for a space, we recommend that you consider visiting the hospital via public transport where possible. Peak hours are from 9am - 3pm.

Parking is FREE for blue badge holders. There is a dedicated car park for Blue Badge holders although this gets very busy. Please avoid queueing for this car park and use one of the other car parks. You then just need to take your Blue Badge to the parking office who will validate your parking ticket.