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Armed Forces Day 2025
27 June 2025
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Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June, though at DGT we are holding our event on 27th June so our substantive staff can get involved.
It is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets.
Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Network Meeting
26 June 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Event details
Please join us for the REACH network meeting using the link below
Meeting ID: 351 215 589 53
Passcode: QbHhZ8
Disability And Wellness Network Meeting
25 June 2025 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Event details
Please join us for the DAWN meeting by following the MS Teams link below:
Meeting ID: 327 218 987 808
Passcode: Pb6xB34b
Men's Mental Health
12 June 2025 12:00pm – 2:00pm
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Men's Mental Health
Thursday 12th June | 12pm-2pm
Outside Main Entrance
We’ll be hosting an informative stall filled with leaflets, resources, and helpful signposting on how men can access support for their mental health and wellbeing.
What’s on Offer:
Free information and leaflets
Mental health support and signposting
Details on Health & Wellness services available to support our staff
FREE RAFFLE
Your mental health matters- and support is always available
Pride Network Meeting
12 June 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Event details
Please join us for the Pride network meeting via the link below
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Meeting ID: 376 409 319 602
Passcode: 5FM9Pq2n
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Biomedical Science Day
5 June 2025
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Biomedical Science Day - Institute of Biomedical Science
This event will give North Kent Pathology Service (NKPS) staff an opportunity to promote Biomedical Science and to show the great work we are all doing at Darent Valley hospital in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infections and disease.
Come and find us in the DVH main hospital entrance on Thursday 5th June 2025 9am to 3pm.
Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN) Meeting
3 June 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Event details
Please join the DAWN meeting via the link below
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Meeting ID: 324 507 362 59
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Women's Network Meeting
29 May 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Event details
Please join us for the Women's network meeting using the MS Teams link below.
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Meeting ID: 353 486 433 102
Passcode: cSC86s
Aligned for action: Tackling childhood obesity in our community
22 May 2025 10:00am – 1:00pm
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You are invited to join us at a childhood obesity awareness workshop and networking event hosted by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Kent County Council.
The event is open to the local community in Dartford and the surrounding areas, and invites healthcare professionals and other organisations to share ideas and showcase the work they are doing to tackle childhood obesity.
Click here to see the event flyer
Men's Network Meeting
21 May 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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please Join us for the Men's network meeting via the link below.
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Meeting ID: 370 147 796 266
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Celebrating Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 2025 (19-23rd May)
19 May 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Celebrating Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 2025
19–23 May 2025
As part of our commitment to creating a truly inclusive NHS, we’re proud to celebrate Equality, Diversity and Human Rights (EDHR) Week 2025, taking place from Monday 19 to Friday 23 May.
Now in its 13th year, this week is a platform to highlight the importance of empathy, understanding, and respect in building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. It’s a time to reflect on the progress we've made — and the work that still lies ahead — to ensure equity for all patients and staff, regardless of background, identity, or ability.
Join Our Roundtable Events
As part of our celebrations, we’re excited to host two interactive 45-minute roundtable sessions facilitated by Adam Whitty, focusing on key themes within the EDHR agenda. The session will include a Q&A opportunity, so come ready to share your voice and learn from others.
- Active Bystander: Taking Action Against Injustice
- Monday 19 May
- 12:00 noon
Please join via the MS Team Link Below:
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Meeting ID: 357 472 145 471 2
Passcode: Mq2Rk7En
International Nurses Week
15 May 2025 11:30am – 3:00pm
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Drop into the marquee between 11:30AM-15:00PM
Find out more about amazin services we offer to support your health & Wellbeing
Learn about menopause support
Find out how Ergonomic can help you
Come along for advice and information
Supporting you to stay well
International Nurses Week
14 May 2025 11:30am – 3:00pm
Event details
Drop into the marquee between 11:30AM-15:00PM
Find out more about amazin services we offer to support your health & Wellbeing
Discover the benefites of Reflexology & Acupuncture
Come along for advice and information
Supporting you to stay well
International Nurses Week
13 May 2025 11:30am – 3:00pm
Event details
Drop into the marquee between 11:30AM-15:00PM
Find out more about amazin services we offer to support your health & Wellbeing
Meet our Physio & Counsellor
Learn about Moving & Handling
Come along for advice and information
Supporting you to stay well
Race Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Network Meeting (REACH)
24 April 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Join us for the REACH Network Meeting
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Meeting ID: 351 215 589 53
Passcode: QbHhZ8
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One Year On: An Insight into Robotic-Assisted Surgery at DGT
22 April 2025 5:00pm – 7:15pm
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You're invited to Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust’s event celebrating ‘One Year On: An Insight into Robotic-Assisted Surgery at DGT’.
The event will take place between 5-7:15pm on Tuesday 22 April in the Lecture Hall, Philip Farrant Education Centre at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8DA
The event programme features guest speakers comprised of key staff members who have been instrumental in driving this project forward. They will provide you with an exclusive insight into our robotic-assisted surgery journey since the arrival of the da Vinci system a year ago, including the magnificent milestones we have achieved and a glimpse of what innovations are yet to come.
We hope you can join us to recognise the advancements made in robotic-assisted surgery at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.
Click here to view the full event programme.
Pride Network Meeting
10 April 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Please Join Us for the Pride Network Meeting
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Meeting ID: 353 752 850 520
Passcode: 52vv3Bp7
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Eid Celebration Event
9 April 2025 5:00pm – 7:00pm
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Everyone is invited to join us from 5pm-7pm
on Wednesday 9th April 2025 in the Marquee to celebrate Eid.
In the Spirit of Eid we ask staff who wish to bring in traditional food to celebrate to do so, bring and share!
Competition and Prizes to be won for:
Best traditional wear - your chance to dress to impress
Islamic Artwork - bring in artwork or an artefact to showcase.
Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN) Meeting
2 April 2025 12:30pm – 1:30pm
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Please join us for the Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN) meeting on MS Teams.
Are you a disabled staff member or an ally? Want to be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace?
We welcome staff with visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodivergence, mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, and allies who want to make a difference.
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Meeting ID: 381 096 664 69
Passcode: R3td6nv2
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Stress Awareness Month
1 April 2025 12:00am – 30 April 2025 12:00am
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Health & Wellness offer sevices to support our staff, come and have a cuppa to find out more.
Our tea trolley wil be coming around in April to visit wards and departments
Lymphoedema Awareness Day - Education Event for Healthcare Professionals
31 March 2025 2:00pm – 5:00pm
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Education event for healthcare professionals.
Speakers:
- Lindsay Worthington – Head of Orthotics & Lymphoedema - DVH
- Eleni Ajayi – Lymphoedema CNS – DVH
- Clare Anvar – Clinical Therapy Advisor – BLS
- James Stevens – Thuasne UK
- Gary Peters/Katy Stevens – Sigvaris Group
- Sam Yeo-Evans – Haddenham Healthcare
- Gwilym Lawrence – Juzo UK
- Jasvir Selvan – Essity
DGT colleagues - please book via engage.
External healthcare professionals - please confirm your attendance to: Dgn-tr.orthoticsdvh@nhs.net
World TB Day
24 March 2025 11:30am – 1:30pm
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World TB Day - Monday 24th March 2024
YES! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver
Stall held outside the main entrance 11:30-13:30
Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Staff Network Meeting
27 February 2025 11:00am – 12:30pm
Event details
Please join us for the first REACH Staff Network meeting of 2025.
To join the meeting use the below link to join via MS Teams.
Meeting ID: 351 215 589 53
Passcode: QbHhZ8
Remembrance Day
10 November 2024
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On this day we commemorate the contributions of the British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
Movember
1 November 2024 – 30 November 2024
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Movember at DGT!
Win a prize for the best growth!
Please send us your before and after pictures to shannon.jee@nhs.net
The best growth will win a grooming set.
Also look out for the tea trolleys and raffle coming to the wards and departments during November with information regarding men's health,
In addition, the Library has created a padlet to showcase local groups to support men with their health and wellbeing plus a selection of books available to borrow. Please have a look.
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Day
25 September 2024
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Come and learn about Sickle Cell disease on Wednesday 25 September.
Pop along to the DVH main foyer or outside the level 1 restaurant throughout the day.
Tea and cakes will also be available - small donation required.
Macmillian Coffee Morning
24 September 2024 10:00am – 2:00pm
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Members of the Colorectal Cancer Support Group are hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 27 September from 10am until 2pm in the Main Foyer at DVH.
There will be delicious cakes available, come and show them your support.
Cancer Fighting Fund Bric A Brac stall
24 September 2024 9:30am – 2:30pm
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Cancer Fighting Fund Bric A Brac stall in the DVH Foyer
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
19 September 2024 9:30am – 2:30pm
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Static Bike in the DVH Foyer for our Lollipop Fund
Valley Park Radio's Big Quiz
14 September 2024 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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Saturday 14 September, 7pm arrival for 7:30pm start
Clarendon Royal Community, Pier Road, Gravesend, DA12 2BE
(Parking opposite)
Max teams of 8 people, minimum 1 person.
£5pp - under 12s go free.
To book your table, please call 01474 362221.
Why not have dinner first?! Book your table earlier and have some food with your family and friends!
PLUS - there's a prize for the best dressed table!
Annual General Meeting - AGM
5 September 2024 9:30am – 11:30am
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You are cordially invited to attend the DGT Annual General Meeting where you will hear from our Chair and Chief Executive, as well as other updates, on improvements and innovation at the Trust.
Pirates Pedaling for Paediatrics
29 August 2024 9:30am – 2:30pm
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Static Bike & Cake sale in the DVH Foyer for our Lollipop Fund.
Public Health Bus to Visit Darent Valley Hospital for Free Health Checks
20 August 2024 10:00am – 3:00pm
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Read moreCancer Fighting Fund Bric A Brac
13 August 2024 9:30am – 3:00pm
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Please come along to the Cancer Fighting Fund Bric A Brac stall in the DVH Foyer.
Teddy Bears Picnic
11 August 2024 12:00pm – 3:00pm
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Come and join us for our blossom babies annual Teddy Bears Picnic.
Health & Wellbeing Information Event
25 July 2024 10:30am – 12:30pm
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Dartford Borough Council are hosting a Health & Wellbeing information event at The Peppercorns Learning Disabilities’ Day Centre.
South Asian Heritage Month
18 July 2024 – 17 August 2024
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More details coming soon.
International Non-binary Day
14 July 2024
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More details coming soon.
Dartford's Big Day Out
13 July 2024 11:00am – 6:00pm
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The Big Day Out is back for 2024!