Endocrinology and Diabetes Services at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Higher Specialty Training in Endocrinology and Diabetes at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust offers comprehensive experience across two modern facilities. Trainees participate in the acute General Internal Medicine rota at either Maidstone Hospital or The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, gaining valuable acute care experience alongside specialised endocrinology training. The service operates from two purpose-built centres: the Kent & Sussex Weald Diabetes Centre in Tunbridge Wells (established in August 2010) and the dedicated Diabetes Centre at Maidstone Hospital. Both facilities are equipped with modern amenities designed to support specialised patient care and trainee education.
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Expanded Services
The Trust has seen significant infrastructure development in recent years, with the Tunbridge Wells centre representing a modern replacement for the previous Pembury Hospital facility. At Maidstone, service improvements include a new Urgent Medical Admissions Unit alongside centralisation of cancer specialties and expanded radiotherapy facilities. These developments reflect the Trust’s commitment to enhancing both acute and specialty services. The purpose-built diabetes centres at both sites provide integrated care environments where trainees work alongside multidisciplinary teams in the management of complex metabolic and endocrine conditions.
