Medway Maritime Hospital is a general hospital in Gillingham, England within the NHS South East Coast. It is run by Medway NHS Foundation Trust. It is Kent's largest and busiest hospital, dealing with around 400,000 patients annually. It was founded as the Royal Naval Hospital in 1902 for the Naval personnel at the Chatham Dockyard. At that time the main corridor was almost 1,000 feet long.
The hospital was where the Piano Man was taken after being found wandering in a soaking wet suit and tie.
History
The hospital was opened as the Royal Naval Hospital by King Edward VII on 26 July 1905 as a replacement for the 252 bed Melville Hospital (Naval), which was not large enough to deal with the increasing numbers of Naval personnel moving into Chatham.
The hospital has a large Grade II Listed water tower / Chimney. The chimney acts as a local landmark over Gillingham. On 15 January 1961 the hospital was transferred by the Admiralty to the NHS and became part of the Medway Health Authority. The hospital closed for modernisation, and after some delays, opened again in 1965 under the name "Medway Hospital". After a £60 million development in 1999, the hospital changed its name to "Medway Maritime Hospital" and services were transferred from neighbouring hospitals St Bartholomew's in Rochester and All Saints' in Chatham.
Medway Maritime Hospital reveals first glance at £13 million investment
Once ranked one of the worst performing A&E units in the country, the department at Medway Maritime Hospital is now hitting national targets following a programme of improvements.
In the second week of April, almost 97% of patients were seen and discharged within four hours, placing them in the top 20 best performing emergency departments in England - the target is 95%.
More: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/failing-hospital-is-on-track-37013/
published: 15 May 2015
Medway Maritime Hospital is dubbed the worst in the country
Medway Maritime Hospital remains in special measures following another report from the watchdog. Patoents there are waiting too long to be seen in A&E.
More at http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/patients-waiting-more-than-24-27533/
published: 26 Nov 2014
Medway Maritime Hospital
Time lapse
published: 08 Jul 2020
Surgery Patient Education Programme at Medway Maritime Hospital
Help and advice for surgical patients at Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
published: 15 Mar 2018
Behind the scenes
We invited our members to take a journey behind the scenes at Medway Maritime Hospital.
published: 21 Aug 2019
Introducing our best of people
We spoke to some of our fantastic staff and volunteers about the work they are doing to care for our patients.
published: 05 Dec 2019
Hit and run at Medway Maritime Hospital
I was a bit annoyed at how I found the Skoda next to my car parked when returning from an appointment.
I was cursing the driver and calling them all the names under the sun for that amazing parking job until I checked the video clips recorded by the dash-cam.
The Toyota Avensis drove off like not a single f*** was given. Nice.
published: 09 May 2016
Questioning the Prime Minister on Medway Maritime Hospital 26th November 2014
Mark Reckless, MP for Rochester and Strood, questions the Prime Minister on the continuing problems faced by Medway Maritime Hospital during PMQs on 26th November 2014
published: 26 Nov 2014
Rainy Day - Talking About My Emergency C-Section at Medway Maritime Hospital
9 March 2023 - Dodgy surgeon and mean girl midwives. 2015. Its a rainy day on my protest.
Once ranked one of the worst performing A&E units in the country, the department at Medway Maritime Hospital is now hitting national targets following a program...
Once ranked one of the worst performing A&E units in the country, the department at Medway Maritime Hospital is now hitting national targets following a programme of improvements.
In the second week of April, almost 97% of patients were seen and discharged within four hours, placing them in the top 20 best performing emergency departments in England - the target is 95%.
More: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/failing-hospital-is-on-track-37013/
Once ranked one of the worst performing A&E units in the country, the department at Medway Maritime Hospital is now hitting national targets following a programme of improvements.
In the second week of April, almost 97% of patients were seen and discharged within four hours, placing them in the top 20 best performing emergency departments in England - the target is 95%.
More: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/failing-hospital-is-on-track-37013/
Medway Maritime Hospital remains in special measures following another report from the watchdog. Patoents there are waiting too long to be seen in A&E.
More at...
Medway Maritime Hospital remains in special measures following another report from the watchdog. Patoents there are waiting too long to be seen in A&E.
More at http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/patients-waiting-more-than-24-27533/
Medway Maritime Hospital remains in special measures following another report from the watchdog. Patoents there are waiting too long to be seen in A&E.
More at http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/patients-waiting-more-than-24-27533/
I was a bit annoyed at how I found the Skoda next to my car parked when returning from an appointment.
I was cursing the driver and calling them all the names ...
I was a bit annoyed at how I found the Skoda next to my car parked when returning from an appointment.
I was cursing the driver and calling them all the names under the sun for that amazing parking job until I checked the video clips recorded by the dash-cam.
The Toyota Avensis drove off like not a single f*** was given. Nice.
I was a bit annoyed at how I found the Skoda next to my car parked when returning from an appointment.
I was cursing the driver and calling them all the names under the sun for that amazing parking job until I checked the video clips recorded by the dash-cam.
The Toyota Avensis drove off like not a single f*** was given. Nice.
Mark Reckless, MP for Rochester and Strood, questions the Prime Minister on the continuing problems faced by Medway Maritime Hospital during PMQs on 26th Novemb...
Mark Reckless, MP for Rochester and Strood, questions the Prime Minister on the continuing problems faced by Medway Maritime Hospital during PMQs on 26th November 2014
Mark Reckless, MP for Rochester and Strood, questions the Prime Minister on the continuing problems faced by Medway Maritime Hospital during PMQs on 26th November 2014
Once ranked one of the worst performing A&E units in the country, the department at Medway Maritime Hospital is now hitting national targets following a programme of improvements.
In the second week of April, almost 97% of patients were seen and discharged within four hours, placing them in the top 20 best performing emergency departments in England - the target is 95%.
More: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/failing-hospital-is-on-track-37013/
Medway Maritime Hospital remains in special measures following another report from the watchdog. Patoents there are waiting too long to be seen in A&E.
More at http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/patients-waiting-more-than-24-27533/
I was a bit annoyed at how I found the Skoda next to my car parked when returning from an appointment.
I was cursing the driver and calling them all the names under the sun for that amazing parking job until I checked the video clips recorded by the dash-cam.
The Toyota Avensis drove off like not a single f*** was given. Nice.
Mark Reckless, MP for Rochester and Strood, questions the Prime Minister on the continuing problems faced by Medway Maritime Hospital during PMQs on 26th November 2014
Medway Maritime Hospital is a general hospital in Gillingham, England within the NHS South East Coast. It is run by Medway NHS Foundation Trust. It is Kent's largest and busiest hospital, dealing with around 400,000 patients annually. It was founded as the Royal Naval Hospital in 1902 for the Naval personnel at the Chatham Dockyard. At that time the main corridor was almost 1,000 feet long.
The hospital was where the Piano Man was taken after being found wandering in a soaking wet suit and tie.
History
The hospital was opened as the Royal Naval Hospital by King Edward VII on 26 July 1905 as a replacement for the 252 bed Melville Hospital (Naval), which was not large enough to deal with the increasing numbers of Naval personnel moving into Chatham.
The hospital has a large Grade II Listed water tower / Chimney. The chimney acts as a local landmark over Gillingham. On 15 January 1961 the hospital was transferred by the Admiralty to the NHS and became part of the Medway Health Authority. The hospital closed for modernisation, and after some delays, opened again in 1965 under the name "Medway Hospital". After a £60 million development in 1999, the hospital changed its name to "Medway Maritime Hospital" and services were transferred from neighbouring hospitals St Bartholomew's in Rochester and All Saints' in Chatham.
Philippa Wadsworth was rushed to MedwayMaritime hospital convinced she was in labour, but staff dismissed the symptoms as a urine infection, her family says ...Alison Herron, director of midwifery at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, said.
However, in June this year the CQC said the Trust still needed to urgently improve its A&E and revealed it had taken action against MedwayMaritimeHospital in Gillingham following an inspection, but could not share details until “legally able”.
Martin Wakely, 75, was rushed to MedwayMaritimeHospital in Kent by ambulance after his wife Tracy, 63, became concerned he was struggling to breathe ... at the Medway Maritime Hospital at midday.
Martin Wakely, who was later diagnosed with pneumonia, was rushed to MedwayMaritimeHospital, in Kent, in an ambulance after his wife Tracy, 63, became concerned he was struggling to breathe.
Rachael, who works at MedwayMaritimeHospital, spent several minutes giving Chris aid - ultimately helping to save his life following signs of cardiac arrest.
... your mouth your tongue is less likely to fall backwards, which is what causes you to snore,' says Dr Sandip Banerjee, a respiratory and sleep disorders consultant at MedwayMaritimeHospital in Kent.
The victim suffered severe injuries to his arms, legs, and shoulder and is still recovering in MedwayMaritimeHospital, where doctors have warned he may need reconstructive surgery ... 'Officers attended and the man was taken to a local hospital.
KennedyNews) ... Figuratively, that is ... I was thinking ... Gareth was taken to hospital and treated for two broken ribs, a fracture in the lower vertebrae and fluid in both lungs ... Doctors in MedwayMaritimeHospital found Gareth had a blockage in his heart.