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• Hospital trusts form county’s first group

  Published on: 18th November 2025

  Two NHS hospital trusts in Kent and Medway will strengthen collaboration by forming the county’s first group. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust will establish a shared Board, starting with the appointment of a Group Chief Executive and Group Chair.

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• Resident doctors set to strike from 7am on Friday 14 November to 7am on Wednesday 19 November

  Published on: 12th November 2025

  The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that resident doctors in England will take strike action for 5 consecutive days - from Friday 14 November to 7am on Wednesday 19 November.

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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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