Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (the Trust) was legally established on 1st November 1993, and is based at Darent Valley Hosp ... ital, in Dartford, Kent. We pride ourselves on our high quality innovative standards of care and are very happy to have expanded our services locally to include Queen Mary’s Hospital and Erith & District Hospital since 1 October 2013. Darent Valley Hospital It offers a comprehensive range of acute hospital based services to around 270,000 people in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Bexley. The hospital opened in September 2000 and now has around 463 inpatient beds and specialties that include day-care surgery, general surgery, trauma, orthopaedics, cardiology, maternity and general medicine. We provide patients with the latest technology for their treatment in safe, comfortable and clean surroundings. The hospital's team of over 3000 professional and friendly staff provide care for patients across a full range of day-patient, in-patient and out-patient care. Queen Mary's Hospital Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust took over the running of certain services on 1st October 2013. These include: Day surgery, gynaecology and paediatrics (elective day surgery and outpatient services); Diagnostics, including CT scans, ultrasound and x-ray; Therapies, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Erith & District Hospital Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust took over the running of services on 1st October 2013. Xray; Outpatients; Physiotherapy. Elm Court (Priory Mews) Patient who meet the necessary criteria and have completed their acute phase of care will recuperate in Elm Court at Priory Mews. The 39 beds at Elm Court provides a more appropriate environment for those ready to leave acute care. read more