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  Trust's Macmillan Project Manager, Meena Midda is awarded BOPA 'Above and Beyond' Award

  Published on: 17th October 2025

  We are proud to share that DGT’s Macmillan Project Manager, Meena Midda, was recently awarded the BOPA Above and Beyond Award.

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  DGT’s Infection Prevention and Control Team Wins Prestigious International Impact Award

  Published on: 17th October 2025

  The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has been recognised on the international stage for their exceptional work in nurturing talent and strengthening infection prevention practices.

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  Bringing Diagnostics Closer to Home: Minister Karin Smyth Opens The North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre

  Published on: 16th October 2025

  The North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has officially opened on Thursday 16 October 2025, marking the completion of a new permanent, high-tech facility that replaces the temporary diagnostic building which has been serving patients since November 2023.

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• Pop-up vaccine clinics launching across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley to make it easier for over-65s to get protected this winter

  Published on: 9th October 2025

  Pop-up vaccine clinics are being launched across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley to make it easier for over-65s to get protected against flu this winter. This article is being updated throughout winter to notify you of upcoming pop-up community clinics.

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  Launching soon: CoSTED Pilot to Help Emergency Department Patients Quit Smoking

  Published on: 9th October 2025

  A new initiative aimed at supporting patients to quit smoking during their Emergency Department (ED) visit is set to launch soon at Darent Valley Hospital as part of a national NHS programme.

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