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.

Maternity Department Our Maternity Department have launched a new brochure to help pregnant ladies and their partners plan their baby's arrival at Darent Valley Hospital. The brochure assists with decisions such as which sort of birth they would like, including water births, home deliveries or a birth in our Birth Centre. Read the brochure by clicking on the image.

Smoke / Vape Free WE'RE ARE SMOKE FREE Darent Valley Hospital is a smoke / vape free site. Please do not smoke or vape anywhere in the hospital grounds. For free support and advice on how to quit smoking call: 0300 123 1220; Text QUIT to 87023 or visit www.oneyoukent.org.uk