Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in North Kent, with services at three sites serving a local population of over 500,000 people.
Our vision is to be an outstanding hospital Trust providing the best possible care for our patients that is safe, well-coordinated, in the right place and designed around the patient’s needs. Everything we do is guided by our vision and core Trust values.
We are a founding member of Guys and St Thomas’ Healthcare Alliance which creates a unique relationship that will enable us to access expertise, and the knowledge of a major London teaching hospital closer to home. Providing better care and better outcomes for the people of Dartford and Gravesham and the community we serve.
As our local population increases, our services and skills are expanding and adapting to meet demand. We are continuously looking at best practice models to enhance and improve the services we offer.
The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital, for a local population of over 500,000 people.
We are passionate about improving the care of patients mental health in general hospital settings. It is often non-mental health nurses/professionals who assess patients who present with suicidality first, and having the tools to equip them with conversations about suicide is so important.
We also want our staff to be aware of themselves and each other too. ZSA is doing a great job and we want to be part of the good work.