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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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Latest news - what's happening

Pregnancy Information Day

A free information day is being held on 8th June 2013.


Don't spend your Bank Holiday weekend in A&E

Details on who you can contact or visit during the bank holiday weekend.


CHKS awards

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust are proud to have won a CHKS award 2013 for the 7th year running.


Inside Issues - May 2013

Read our latest Staff Newsletter full of details on what's been happening at DVH.


Annual plan 2013-2014

Details and information on our annual plan for 2013-2014.


Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment (ADRT) - have you made an advance decision to refuse treatment, if so please can you complete our online form.


Chief Executives Monthly Message - April 2013

Read the latest from Susan Acott.


NHS 111

Information on the NHS 111 number launched 13th March 2013 in Kent and Medway.


Inside Issues

Read our latest Staff Newsletter full of details on what's been happening at DVH.


Charity Fund News 2013

Read the latest on what's happening with the charity funds.


Launch event at QMH

Find out what is happening regarding Queen Mary's Hospital and the services DVH will be running..


Chief Executives Monthly Message

Read the latest from Susan Acott.


National NHS Staff Survey 2012

The Trust did extremely well in the recent Department of Health staff survey.


Pause in integration with Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Last week, Monitor, the regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts, agreed to Medway NHS Foundation Trust’s request to temporarily pause the assessment of our plans to become one organisation.


London to Brighton Cycle, Date:  8th September 2013

Over 2000 cyclists are expected to take part of which Darent Valley Hospital have 25 places so why not claim your place today and be part of the Doitforcharity London to Brighton Cycle Ride! You can register online directly at  https://www.doitforcharity.com/book online.aspx?eid=2376&cid=44808&charity=true


Stride 4 Life

We raised £27,108 in 2012, so please help us beat this on Sunday 14 July 2013 by registering HERE.


Every Thank You Counts Winners

Please view our latest winners.


British 10K London Run - 14 Jul 13

Please consider running on behalf of one of our hospital charities, for more details click HERE.


Chief Executive Briefing

Please read the latest staff briefing from Susan Acott by clicking HERE


Dr Foster Hospital Standardised Mortality Rate (HSMR)

We are pleased to announce that the Dr Foster Hospital Standardised Mortality Rate (HSMR) shows a dramatic improvement in Darent Valley Hospital’s performance overall and in crucial areas. We welcome the reports finding that now places the hospital within the top quarter of the highest performing trusts nationally for patient safety and efficiency.

We have worked diligently to use the information available to us to focus on what needs to be done to improve patient safety and outcomes. The Trust was also shortlisted for the Prestigious HSJ Patient Safety Award for improving the management of deteriorating patients and reducing hospital mortality.