Events calendar

Please join us for the REACH network meeting using the link below

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Meeting ID: 351 215 589 53

Passcode: QbHhZ8

Black History Month: Film Day Drop-In
Join us for a powerful afternoon of storytelling, reflection, and celebration!

World Menopause Day 

Thursday 16th October 

Join us in the marquee from 12pm-1pm 

Q&A from 12pm 

Join us with hot refreshnets & prizes to be won! 

Please feel free to send over any questions to Shannon.jee@nhs.net 

Also questions can be taken on the day 

Unfiltered: Real Talk on “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Marquee, Darent Valley Hospital

Theme: A powerful tribute to the resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment to progress that defines the Black community across the globe—and within our Trust.

Guest Speakers: 
Andrea Ashman – Chief People Officer, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Cllr Dr. Daniel Adewale King – Labour Party Councillor
Michelle Bramble – Curriculum Leader at Kent Adult Education & Community Advocate
Gurvinder Sandher – CEO of Kent Equality Cohesion Council & Artistic Director of Cohesion Plus
Carol Gale– Conservative Councillor

Please book here

Ergonomic Awareness Week 

Supporting your back at work 

Wednesday 8th October

10:30AM-12:30PM 

The Marquee 

What's happening? 

Learn how to set up your desk correctly with Eggonomic speacialist Emma and the Physio team Neil and Steph. 

Discover general exercises you can do at your workstation to support your health 

Get tips and gudance on Display Screen Equipment (DSE) use 

Come along and find out how small chnages can make a big difference to your comfort and wellbeing at work! 

All attending grab a raffle ticket to be in the chnace to win a prize. 

Please join us for the Pride Network meeting via the MS Teams link below: 

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Meeting ID: 358 024 386 423

Passcode: E8Cj3cV7

Please join us for the DAWN meting using the MS Teams link below: 

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Meeting ID: 327 218 987 808

Passcode: Pb6xB34b

The EDI and Recruitment teams, and wider People Directorate are making a proactive effort to improve fairness in recruitment and career progression.  We are delivering a number of interventions to improve, including Inclusive Recruitment Training for managers, career development workshops for staff and reviewing out recruitment process for equity, bias and inclusion.

We think we understand some of the barriers staff have experienced in career progression, but we need to know from staff members from their own experiences.  This way we can make sure the interventions we are putting in place are targeting barriers most effectively.

If you have faced challenges in developing your career at DGT we would really like to hear from you in our focus groups and understand your experience.  We are running 4 groups over September to learn more from our staff experiences.  There will be in-person and virtual sessions, and we would like to hear from staff across the organization.

• All participants must agree to keep any discussions in the room, and they are not allowed to carry on discussions outside of the focus group.
• Attendance and participation will, under no circumstances, be shared with any manager, or any other staff members – only those attending will know who is participating.
• The only participant information shared will be total numbers of participants, e.g. ‘47 staff members participated including 11 Admin and clerical, 10 nursing, 15 AHPs…’ – the intent is to share the breadth of the participant pool to demonstrate the variety of feedback received.
• Any comments or feedback received during the session will be anonymised and summarised. Quotes may be used for impact, but only if the content does not identify any individuals.
• The final report will be sent to participants for feedback and support, and we will welcome any clarification if feedback has been misunderstood by the EDI Team.
• The goal of these focus groups is to highlight the unfair practices and experiences of our staff, and hold the trust to account.

Please note spaces are limited.

To register for this session please click here

Location: The Study, Library, Phillip Farrant Centre Level 1

The EDI and Recruitment teams, and wider People Directorate are making a proactive effort to improve fairness in recruitment and career progression.  We are delivering a number of interventions to improve, including Inclusive Recruitment Training for managers, career development workshops for staff and reviewing out recruitment process for equity, bias and inclusion.

We think we understand some of the barriers staff have experienced in career progression, but we need to know from staff members from their own experiences.  This way we can make sure the interventions we are putting in place are targeting barriers most effectively.

If you have faced challenges in developing your career at DGT we would really like to hear from you in our focus groups and understand your experience.  We are running 4 groups over September to learn more from our staff experiences.  There will be in-person and virtual sessions, and we would like to hear from staff across the organization.

• All participants must agree to keep any discussions in the room, and they are not allowed to carry on discussions outside of the focus group.
• Attendance and participation will, under no circumstances, be shared with any manager, or any other staff members – only those attending will know who is participating.
• The only participant information shared will be total numbers of participants, e.g. ‘47 staff members participated including 11 Admin and clerical, 10 nursing, 15 AHPs…’ – the intent is to share the breadth of the participant pool to demonstrate the variety of feedback received.
• Any comments or feedback received during the session will be anonymised and summarised. Quotes may be used for impact, but only if the content does not identify any individuals.
• The final report will be sent to participants for feedback and support, and we will welcome any clarification if feedback has been misunderstood by the EDI Team.
• The goal of these focus groups is to highlight the unfair practices and experiences of our staff, and hold the trust to account.

Please note spaces are limited.

To register for this session please email us: EDI Team

Please join us for th Women's Network meeting.  To join please use the MS Teams link below

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Meeting ID: 353 486 433 102

Passcode: cSC86s

Location: The Study, Library, Phillip Farrant Centre Level 1

The EDI and Recruitment teams, and wider People Directorate are making a proactive effort to improve fairness in recruitment and career progression.  We are delivering a number of interventions to improve, including Inclusive Recruitment Training for managers, career development workshops for staff and reviewing out recruitment process for equity, bias and inclusion.

We think we understand some of the barriers staff have experienced in career progression, but we need to know from staff members from their own experiences.  This way we can make sure the interventions we are putting in place are targeting barriers most effectively.

If you have faced challenges in developing your career at DGT we would really like to hear from you in our focus groups and understand your experience.  We are running 4 groups over September to learn more from our staff experiences.  There will be in-person and virtual sessions, and we would like to hear from staff across the organization.

• All participants must agree to keep any discussions in the room, and they are not allowed to carry on discussions outside of the focus group.
• Attendance and participation will, under no circumstances, be shared with any manager, or any other staff members – only those attending will know who is participating.
• The only participant information shared will be total numbers of participants, e.g. ‘47 staff members participated including 11 Admin and clerical, 10 nursing, 15 AHPs…’ – the intent is to share the breadth of the participant pool to demonstrate the variety of feedback received.
• Any comments or feedback received during the session will be anonymised and summarised. Quotes may be used for impact, but only if the content does not identify any individuals.
• The final report will be sent to participants for feedback and support, and we will welcome any clarification if feedback has been misunderstood by the EDI Team.
• The goal of these focus groups is to highlight the unfair practices and experiences of our staff, and hold the trust to account.

Please note spaces are limited.

To register for this session please email us: EDI Team

The EDI and Recruitment teams, and wider People Directorate are making a proactive effort to improve fairness in recruitment and career progression.  We are delivering a number of interventions to improve, including Inclusive Recruitment Training for managers, career development workshops for staff and reviewing out recruitment process for equity, bias and inclusion.

We think we understand some of the barriers staff have experienced in career progression, but we need to know from staff members from their own experiences.  This way we can make sure the interventions we are putting in place are targeting barriers most effectively.

If you have faced challenges in developing your career at DGT we would really like to hear from you in our focus groups and understand your experience.  We are running 4 groups over September to learn more from our staff experiences.  There will be in-person and virtual sessions, and we would like to hear from staff across the organization.

• All participants must agree to keep any discussions in the room, and they are not allowed to carry on discussions outside of the focus group.
• Attendance and participation will, under no circumstances, be shared with any manager, or any other staff members – only those attending will know who is participating.
• The only participant information shared will be total numbers of participants, e.g. ‘47 staff members participated including 11 Admin and clerical, 10 nursing, 15 AHPs…’ – the intent is to share the breadth of the participant pool to demonstrate the variety of feedback received.
• Any comments or feedback received during the session will be anonymised and summarised. Quotes may be used for impact, but only if the content does not identify any individuals.
• The final report will be sent to participants for feedback and support, and we will welcome any clarification if feedback has been misunderstood by the EDI Team.
• The goal of these focus groups is to highlight the unfair practices and experiences of our staff, and hold the trust to account.

Please note spaces are limited.

To register for this session please click here

Please join us for the REACH network meeting using the link below

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 351 215 589 53

Passcode: QbHhZ8

Please join us fo the DAWN meeing using the MS Team link below: 

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Meeting ID: 320 365 927 930

Passcode: w4Bp3MY9

Please join us for th Women's Network meeting.  To join please use the MS Teams link below

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Meeting ID: 353 486 433 102

Passcode: cSC86s

Can you guess how many lemon sherbets are in the jar? 

Pop down to the department from Tuesday 1st July to Friday 4th July to take part ! 

Winner announced fridat 4th July 

Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June, though at DGT we are holding our event on 27th June so our substantive staff can get involved. 

It is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets.

Please join us for the REACH network meeting using the link below

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Meeting ID: 351 215 589 53

Passcode: QbHhZ8

Please join us for the DAWN meeting by following the MS Teams link below:

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Meeting ID: 327 218 987 808

Passcode: Pb6xB34b

Please join us for the Pride network meeting via the link below 

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Men's Mental Health 

Thursday 12th June | 12pm-2pm

Outside Main Entrance

We’ll be hosting an informative stall filled with leaflets, resources, and helpful signposting on how men can access support for their mental health and wellbeing.

What’s on Offer:

Free information and leaflets

Mental health support and signposting

Details on Health & Wellness services available to support our staff

FREE RAFFLE 

Your mental health matters- and support is always available

Biomedical Science Day - Institute of Biomedical Science

This event will give North Kent Pathology Service (NKPS) staff an opportunity to promote Biomedical Science and to show the great work we are all doing at Darent Valley hospital in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infections and disease.

Come and find us in the DVH main hospital entrance on Thursday 5^th June 2025 9am to 3pm.

Please join the DAWN meeting via the link below 

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Please join us for the Women's network meeting using the MS Teams link below. 

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You are invited to join us at a childhood obesity awareness workshop and networking event hosted by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Kent County Council.

The event is open to the local community in Dartford and the surrounding areas, and invites healthcare professionals and other organisations to share ideas and showcase the work they are doing to tackle childhood obesity.

Click here to see the event flyer

please Join us for the Men's network meeting via the link below.

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Celebrating Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 2025
19–23 May 2025

As part of our commitment to creating a truly inclusive NHS, we’re proud to celebrate Equality, Diversity and Human Rights (EDHR) Week 2025, taking place from Monday 19 to Friday 23 May.

Now in its 13^th year, this week is a platform to highlight the importance of empathy, understanding, and respect in building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. It’s a time to reflect on the progress we've made — and the work that still lies ahead — to ensure equity for all patients and staff, regardless of background, identity, or ability.

Join Our Roundtable Events

As part of our celebrations, we’re excited to host two interactive 45-minute roundtable sessions facilitated by Adam Whitty, focusing on key themes within the EDHR agenda. The session will include a Q&A opportunity, so come ready to share your voice and learn from others.

• Active Bystander: Taking Action Against Injustice
  • Monday 19 May
  • 12:00 noon

Please join via the MS Team Link Below:

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Drop into the marquee between 11:30AM-15:00PM

Find out more about amazin services we offer to support your health & Wellbeing 

Learn about menopause support

Find out how Ergonomic can help you  

Come along for advice and information 

Supporting you to stay well 

Drop into the marquee between 11:30AM-15:00PM

Find out more about amazin services we offer to support your health & Wellbeing 

Discover the benefites of Reflexology & Acupuncture 

Come along for advice and information 

Supporting you to stay well 

Drop into the marquee between 11:30AM-15:00PM

Find out more about amazin services we offer to support your health & Wellbeing 

Meet our Physio & Counsellor

Learn about Moving & Handling 

Come along for advice and information 

Supporting you to stay well 

Join us at Darent Valley Hospital for the 80th anniversary of VE Day!

Join us for the REACH Network Meeting 

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You're invited to Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust’s event celebrating ‘One Year On: An Insight into Robotic-Assisted Surgery at DGT’.

The event will take place between 5-7:15pm on Tuesday 22 April in the Lecture Hall, Philip Farrant Education Centre at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8DA

The event programme features guest speakers comprised of key staff members who have been instrumental in driving this project forward. They will provide you with an exclusive insight into our robotic-assisted surgery journey since the arrival of the da Vinci system a year ago, including the magnificent milestones we have achieved and a glimpse of what innovations are yet to come.  

We hope you can join us to recognise the advancements made in robotic-assisted surgery at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

Click here to view the full event programme.

Please Join Us for the Pride Network Meeting

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Everyone is invited to join us from 5pm-7pm

on Wednesday 9th April 2025 in the Marquee to celebrate Eid.

In the Spirit of Eid we ask staff who wish to bring in traditional food to celebrate to do so, bring and share!

Competition and Prizes to be won for:

Best traditional wear - your chance to dress to impress

Islamic Artwork - bring in artwork or an artefact to showcase.

Please join us for the Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN) meeting on MS Teams. 

Are you a disabled staff member or an ally? Want to be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace?

We welcome staff with visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodivergence, mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, and allies who want to make a difference.

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Health & Wellness offer sevices to support our staff, come and have a cuppa to find out more. 

Our tea trolley wil be coming around in April to visit wards and departments 

Education event for healthcare professionals.

Speakers:

• Lindsay Worthington – Head of Orthotics & Lymphoedema - DVH
• Eleni Ajayi – Lymphoedema CNS – DVH
• Clare Anvar – Clinical Therapy Advisor – BLS
• James Stevens – Thuasne UK
• Gary Peters/Katy Stevens – Sigvaris Group
• Sam Yeo-Evans – Haddenham Healthcare
• Gwilym Lawrence – Juzo UK
• Jasvir Selvan – Essity

DGT colleagues - please book via engage.

External healthcare professionals - please confirm your attendance to: Dgn-tr.orthoticsdvh@nhs.net

World TB Day - Monday 24th March 2024

YES! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver 

Stall held outside the main entrance 11:30-13:30 

Please join us for the first REACH Staff Network meeting of 2025. 

To join the meeting use the below link to join via MS Teams.

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Meeting ID: 351 215 589 53

Passcode: QbHhZ8

More details coming soon.

More details coming soon.

On this day we commemorate the contributions of the British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

Movember at DGT!

Win a prize for the best growth!

Please send us your before and after pictures to shannon.jee@nhs.net

The best growth will win a grooming set.

Also look out for the tea trolleys and raffle coming to the wards and departments during November with information regarding men's health,

In addition, the Library has created a padlet  to showcase local groups to support men with their health and wellbeing plus a selection of books available to borrow.  Please have a look.