2gether Support Solutions was formed in April 2018 as a new, wholly owned subsidiary company of one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trust established the company to reflect its strategic aim to secure strong vibrant core facilities and support services for the long term, having signed a 25 year contract with 2gether. Recognising that these services would be best delivered in a new service model, a private independent trading company was formed, and who would build on the existing service model whilst developing opportunities for greater service provision in the future.
The Trust has formed the company with social values at its core, ensuring that patients, staff and the local community benefit from the way the company operates. As a social values organisation, 2gether will engage with the social enterprise networks within Kent. Whilst the company remains 100% publicly owned with the Trust being its only shareholder, it does deliver commercial services to third parties and will build on this in coming years.
Our Culture
At 2gether Support Solutions we put customer service and quality at the heart of all that we do. By working for 2gether Support Solutions, you will be working for an NHS wholly-owned subsidiary company, specifically created to provide support services to the patients, visitors and staff of East Kent Hospitals and we want you to feel genuinely appreciated for your knowledge and experience, and the part that you play in helping patients.
As a new organisation we are working hard to become an employer of choice by improving pay, and providing opportunities for learning in the workplace.
We provide essential support services and solutions such as:
- Catering & Retail
- Cleaning
- Switchboard
- Procurement
- Residential & Student Accommodation
- Portering
- Security
- Logistics
- Laundry
- Estates & Property Maintenance
- Health & Safety
- Managed Equipment Services