Following a meeting of Medway Council on Thursday 19 October, the Trust is to be granted the Freedom of the Borough of Medway at a special ceremony in the New Year.
The Trust was represented at the meeting by Chair Jo Palmer, Deputy Chair Mark Spragg and Chief Medical Officer Alison Davis where the proposal was officially approved.
The honorary freedom of the borough is the highest civic distinction that can be conferred upon individuals or collective bodies in recognition of outstanding service or particular civic association, ensuring that their memory is maintained within the community.
The Freedom is being conferred ‘in recognition of the contribution of the staff of Medway Maritime Hospital to the community’.
The recommendation also cited ‘the close and longstanding bonds of friendship and mutual respect existing between Medway Maritime Hospital, Medway Council and the people of Medway as well as express admiration at the workforce’s contribution to the National Health Service’.
Jayne Black, Chief Executive said: “It is great honour for the Trust to have been recognised in such a unique way, particularly as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS this year.
“I would like to thank all colleagues working here at the Trust for their continued support in providing the best of care to the people of Medway and Swale.”
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