News

  • Home-Based Diabetes Screening Transforms Access for Expectant Mothers at Risk of Gestational Diabetes
    Published on: 20th November 2024
    Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) is offering GTT@home, an innovative, home-based diabetes screening service, to improve access to gestational diabetes testing for pregnant women. This initiative addresses key barriers faced by expectant mothers, such as travel, childcare,…
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  • Notice of works to the Emergency Department's main entrance
    Published on: 18th November 2024
    We are due to start some essential replacement works on the cladding on the main entrance of the Emergency Department (ED) on 25 November 2024. The work is expected to last approximately one week.
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  • 100,000th baby born at Darent Valley Hospital
    Published on: 11th November 2024
    On Sunday, 10th November, Darent Valley Hospital celebrated the milestone arrival of the 100,000th baby born at our Maternity Unit since it opened in 2000.
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  • Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is the first health employer in the South East to sign UNISON's anti-racism charter
    Published on: 30th October 2024
    Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) is proud to be signing UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter this week. This charter is a promise to make sure everyone is treated fairly and equally, no matter their race or background. By signing, we’re saying that we want a workplace where…
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  • DGT's 'Emergency Department Familiarisation Visits' project wins Nursing Times Award
    Published on: 28th October 2024
    We are so thrilled to announce that our 'Emergency Department Familiarisation Visits' project has won in the Critical and Emergency Care Nursing category at this year's Nursing Times Awards.
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