Dr Johnathan Garvey

Specialist Doctor in community Geriatrics and Frailty, East Kent Frailty team and Home Treatment Service

Dr Jonathan McGarvey is a Specialist doctor in community Geriatric medicine for the Kent community health foundation trust. He is joint Specialty lead for the Frailty virtual ward, overseeing a diverse team of healthcare professionals providing hospital level care at home, to patients living with Frailty.

Building on experience gained during hospital based geriatric medicine, Dr McGarvey has worked in the community for the last 3 years promoting patient involvement in the decisions around their treatment and care.

As Speciality lead for the Frailty virtual ward his goal is to develop and promote a safe and effective alternative to hospital admission for patients living with Frailty; to promote ageing well, and preserve the quality of life that is increasingly valuable as we grow older.