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East Kent Maternity retweeted
On #nursingsupportworkersday2025 a huge thank you our support workers across @EKHUFT - for your kindness, compassion and care and all that you do every day #proudCNMO #proudtobeEastKent
Here are our results from our 'Your voice is heard' service in September .💜
We want to hear your thoughts on the care you receive during your pregnancy, labour and birth, and after the birth of your baby.
You can find out more about this service: ekhuft.nhs.uk/services/mater…
East Kent Maternity retweeted
Candles and lit pumpkins create a fantastic spooky atmosphere but can be dangerous. So, keep them well out of the path of trick or treaters and away from any Halloween decorations that might catch light.
#ScareSafely this Halloween: capt.org.uk/halloween/
A great response rate! 🌟 👏🏻
Thank you to everyone who responded to our Friends and Family test last month regarding your care.❤️
When you are discharged from hospital or have attended an appointment you will receive a text message asking for feedback.
#FriendsAndFamilyTest
East Kent Maternity retweeted
We’re seeking a dedicated Maternity Matron to lead our maternity services with compassion and clinical excellence.
Salary: £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
Location: Margate, Kent
Find out more and apply: orlo.uk/MM_SPg7O
#MaternityMatron #NHSJobs #MidwiferyLeadership #EKHUFT
ALT In this pivotal role, you’ll provide visible, compassionate leadership — ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while driving service improvement, innovation, and best practice. You’ll work collaboratively with the senior midwifery management team to build an empowered, supportive culture that makes East Kent the maternity unit of choice. With around 3,200 births a year and exciting developments ahead, including a new Maternity HDU, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on families and staff alike.
📢 Please share this important information with those who you know are expecting. 📢
If you think your baby’s movements have changed, don’t wait until your next appointment to mention it, please make sure you contact our maternity unit as soon as possible:
📞 01227 206737
If you have recently attended an appointment or stayed in hospital, you will be invited via text or email to complete the Friends and Family test after using our service.
Here are the results from families who responded to the text message, that came into our care in September.
East Kent Maternity retweeted
What an achievement to be shortlisted @LeisaF09 @KatieChristie82 @EKMaternity @EKHUFT @CudjoeMC @SarahHa88622902 @adaline96135185
So proud to be here tonight alongside my amazing colleague @KatieChristie82 @EKMaternity @EKHUFT @NT_Awards @Adaline96135185 @CudjoeMC
#Welcometotheworld, Esme-Marie ❤️
Congratulations to Mum, who said, "Thank you to all the midwives at WHH for all their care during my two successful pregnancies I have had at the trust. We are so happy we chose the William Harvey to deliver our babies, thank you so much!"
Congratulations @KatieChristie82 and @LeisaF09 on your nominations for #midwifeoftheyear at the @NursingTimes awards @EKMaternity @EKHUFT @SarahHa88622902 @Adaline96135185 @CudjoeMC
East Kent Maternity retweeted
@NursingTimes awards celebrating 2 incredible midwives @EKMaternity Good luck Katie and Leisa x
East Kent Maternity retweeted
So proud to be here tonight alongside my amazing colleague @KatieChristie82 @EKMaternity @EKHUFT @NT_Awards @Adaline96135185 @CudjoeMC
Huge privilege to be with our IPC and midwifery teams @EKHUFT this evening- shortlisted for @NursingTimes awards this evening- so well deserved #proudCNMO #proudtobeEastKent
East Kent Maternity retweeted
Huge privilege to be with our IPC and midwifery teams @EKHUFT this evening- shortlisted for @NursingTimes awards this evening- so well deserved #proudCNMO #proudtobeEastKent
East Kent Maternity retweeted
🏆🤞Fingers crossed for midwife of the year! Amazing for them to be shortlisted for such a prestigious award 🏆@nursingtimes #NTAWARDS
@KatieChristie82
Don't forget anytime, you can contact our maternity departments using these contact details.
You can also visit: ekhuft.nhs.uk/maternity and scroll down to 'Contact us' to find out useful contact information.
Do not also hesitate to contact our triage unit on:
📞 01227 206737
This #Stoptober, our dedicated smoking cessation team are here to support you 💚
We offer a non-judgemental, flexible, person-centred service that increases your chance of quitting.
If you would like support to stop smoking in your pregnancy, please speak to your midwife.
🫄If you're currently pregnant and would like to know what's happening each week during your pregnancy, head over to the @BetterHealthNHS week-by-week pregnancy guide.
Take a look: nhs.uk/start-for-life/pregna…
❓This week's #FAQFriday question is 'What is the whooping cough vaccine?'
Find out more about the whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy here:
nhs.uk/conditions/whooping-c…
To book your vaccination, contact your GP or speak to your midwife 💉
Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby.
Speak to your midwife if you have questions about the vaccines you will need in pregnancy.
Read more on vaccination in pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-wel…
#WelcomeToTheWorld Peggy-Anne❤️
Congratulations to Mum, who said, "A massive thank you so all the amazing midwives that helped on our very long journey. Every single person including the student midwives were amazing and I truly cannot thank you all enough!"
