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  • Meet our Volunteers

    Meet our Volunteers

    A chance to hear the stories behind the wonderful Volunteers here at the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. Read more

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Lollipop Funded vCreate for Paediatric Epilepsy Neurology Service

Lollipop Funded vCreate for Paediatric Epilepsy Neurology Service

Lollipop kindly funded our first year contract with a secure platform called vCreate. vCreate has enabled many patients and their families to securely upload video footage of epilepsy episodes, in turn aiding many Children and Young People with their diagnosis of Epilepsy. Read more

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Published: 24th July, 2024

Updated: 25th July, 2024

Author: Rebecca Seamons

Location: Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, da2 8da

NatWest Bexleyheath support little buds

NatWest Bexleyheath support little buds

Rachel McDermott, her son Jacob and Rachel’s Mum visited Walnut yesterday. Jacob’s Nanny works for NatWest Bexleyheath and kindly arranged another fundraise for our Little Buds Fund. Read more

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Published: 13th June, 2024

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Dartford Lions make a very generous donation

Dartford Lions make a very generous donation

Dartford Lions Club continues their tradition of kindness towards Darent Valley Hospital, recently gifting a Kitten Scanner valued at £23,000. Read more

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Published: 7th May, 2024

Updated: 31st July, 2024

Lions Clubs of Northfleet & Ebbsfleet and Dartford

Lions Clubs of Northfleet & Ebbsfleet and Dartford

visited DVH to view the Sensory Voyager they helped to fund. Read more

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Published: 1st May, 2024

Sam Hodgson scales the 3 Peaks for SCBU

Sam Hodgson scales the 3 Peaks for SCBU

Sam Hodgson climbed the 3 peaks Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours for units who cared for his son Flynn, born at 25 weeks gestation. Read more

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Published: 8th March, 2024

Updated: 21st May, 2026

World Fertility Awareness day

World Fertility Awareness day

Thursday 2nd November saw our Fertility Team set up in the foyer of DVH Hospital as they celebrated World Fertility Day. Read more

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Published: 7th November, 2023

Computers 4 Charity

Computers 4 Charity

A huge thankyou to all at Computers 4 Charity for their amazing generosity in donating a FREE reconditioned and revamped laptop to us. Read more

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Published: 14th September, 2023

Ride4Life Reunion ride

Ride4Life Reunion ride

16 riders from the Ride4Life - Valley to Amsterdam 2019 Charity bike ride in 2019, reunited to celebrate the approval of our Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) soon to be upgraded to a Neonatal Unit. Read more

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Published: 17th August, 2023

Volunteers Get Together 2023

Volunteers Get Together 2023

Yesterday we held our annual Volunteers Get Together, which also marks the start of Volunteers’ Week 1 – 7 June. Read more

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Published: 2nd June, 2023

Updated: 7th May, 2024

UFA (Up For Anything) Group

UFA (Up For Anything) Group

A huge thank you to a lovely team from the UFA (up for anything!) group of ladies, led by Ann Smith and Caroline Halfpenny, who brought their gardening skills to Darent Valley Hospital Read more

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Published: 23rd May, 2023

Kind donations flow in from our Willow Ward wishlist

Kind donations flow in from our Willow Ward wishlist

Another kind delivery from our Lollipop Fund Amazon Wishlist 😍 Read more

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Published: 23rd May, 2023

Lions of Bexley & Sidcup make another wonderful donation

Lions of Bexley & Sidcup make another wonderful donation

Once again we have been overwhelmed by the amazing generosity of the Lions Club of Bexley & Sidcup who visited Darent Valley Hospital to make a fantastic donation to our Lollipop Childrens Fund. Read more

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Published: 5th May, 2023

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  • Primark Bluewater deliver wonderful gifts for Walnut Ward (SCBU)

    Primark Bluewater deliver wonderful gifts for Walnut Ward (SCBU)

    A huge shout out to Sarah and Emily from Primark in Bluewater , who visited Walnut Ward on Tuesday and generously donated a comprehensive array of essential items for our babies and rooming-in parents.

  • First Half Marathon, Fantastic Cause, Incredible Result!

    First Half Marathon, Fantastic Cause, Incredible Result!

    Congratulations to Darent Valley Hospital (DVH) ’s very own Cintia Bailey and her great friend Gabriella Musa, who successfully completed the 2026 Hackney Moves Half Marathon last Sunday.

  • Teni Lemo

    Teni Lemo - Fundraising Volunteer

  • Volunteers Kindly Donate Further Wheelchairs

    Volunteers Kindly Donate Further Wheelchairs

    Trevor and Barbara Williams have donated two more wheelchairs to Darent Valley Hospital, helping to enhance patient flow in the emergency department.

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  • What volunteering roles can I do?

    There are a number of roles that you can help with at the Hospital

  • Support the special care of babies

    Support the special care of babies

    Our Little Buds Fund supports our Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and our Maternity Wards.

  • What is the application process?

    The process when you have completed your online application form.

  • Make a donation

    How to make an online or postal donation. We are grateful for your support, big or small

  • What do I need to be a volunteer?

    Eligibility as a Volunteer

  • Help us care for seriously ill children

    Help us care for seriously ill children

    Our Lollipop Appeal is raising crucial funds to benefit the care of sick and critically ill children, from babies to teens, in our hospitals.

  • How long will it take to process my volunteer application?

    The application time can vary depending on our waiting list

  • Mission, Vision and Values

    Mission, Vision and Values

    Our mission is to enhance patient care at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

  • What we do

    Valley Hospital Charity supports Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust to deliver the best possible patient care

  • Beating Cancer in your local area

    Beating Cancer in your local area

    Help your Hospital to introduce the latest technologies to detect, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Darent Valley Hospital 
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Valley Hospital Charity is the working title of Dartford and Gravsesham NHS Trust Charitable Fund (1050861) and is registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales.