East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is a National Health Service (NHS) foundation trust that operates five hospitals in East Kent, England. The trust was established in 2009 and provides a wide range of core and specialist services to a population of around 759,000 people.

History[edit | edit source]

The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust was established on 1st April 2009, following the merger of the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust and the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The trust is one of the largest in England and serves a population of around 759,000 people across its five hospital sites.

Services[edit | edit source]

The trust provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, maternity services, and paediatric care. It also offers specialist services such as cardiology, neurology, and orthopaedics. The trust's hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies to provide high-quality care to patients.

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

The trust operates the following hospitals:

William Harvey Hospital in Ashford
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate
Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury
Buckland Hospital in Dover
Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone

Performance[edit | edit source]

The trust has been rated as 'Requires Improvement' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its most recent inspection. However, it has been praised for its patient care and staff engagement.

Research and Development[edit | edit source]

The trust is actively involved in research and development, with a focus on improving patient care and outcomes. It collaborates with various research institutions and universities to conduct clinical trials and studies.