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JD Gym bids to open 24/7 offering non-stop access

JD Gym bids to open 24/7 offering non-stop access

05 April 2024

A major high street gym chain has submitted a bit to operate one of its fitness centres around the clock from a shopping centre.

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‘I was prescribed five-day drug for years – now it’s left me in a wheelchair’

‘I was prescribed five-day drug for years – now it’s left me in a wheelchair’

04 April 2024

A woman has been left with her “life in ruins” after medication designed to be taken as a five-day course was repeatedly prescribed to her for years.

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NHS asks patients to bring own batteries for check-ups

NHS asks patients to bring own batteries for check-ups

04 April 2024

Patients at a Kent GP surgery have been told to bring their own AA batteries to appointments if they need to use one of their machines.

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Baby death scandal parents ‘must be shown more compassion’

Baby death scandal parents ‘must be shown more compassion’

03 April 2024

An expert who led an investigation into baby deaths says families being told to prove liability by the trust shows a lack of compassion from the NHS.

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Vital health service to return after abrupt removal

Vital health service to return after abrupt removal

03 April 2024

A stroke service which was abruptly removed from a hospital last year is set to return.

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Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

03 April 2024

There are “inconsistencies" in the way children with special education needs in one part of Kent are treated, an inspection has uncovered.

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Bid to overturn plans to axe free swimming rejected

Bid to overturn plans to axe free swimming rejected

03 April 2024

A cash-strapped council has rejected a motion to review its controversial decision to axe free swimming for children.

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New surgery for 17,000 patients up in the air

New surgery for 17,000 patients up in the air

02 April 2024

There are delays to a desperately needed medical centre over problems with funding, despite developers being ready to start work.

‘How much trauma do I have to go through before they listen?'

‘How much trauma do I have to go through before they listen?'

01 April 2024

A woman told she would never have children gave birth to a stillborn boy after her pregnancy was missed on an ultrasound.

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‘My dog warns me when I’m about to collapse - he’s given me my life back’

‘My dog warns me when I’m about to collapse - he’s given me my life back’

01 April 2024

A mum who collapsed every time she stood up after developing a viral condition says a medical detection dog means she can leave the house again.

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Gran, 93, makes ‘miracle recovery’ after being reunited with dog in hospital

Gran, 93, makes ‘miracle recovery’ after being reunited with dog in hospital

30 March 2024

A 93-year-old grandmother who suffered a fall has made a “miraculous recovery” – after being reunited with her beloved dog in hospital.

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‘It’s been a long time coming’: Garden city residents welcome ‘promised’ facilities

‘It’s been a long time coming’: Garden city residents welcome ‘promised’ facilities

30 March 2024

Residents living in Britain’s newest garden city have welcome plans for new community facilities they say were “promised” more than a decade ago.

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Mum, 34, in endless pain: 'I'd consider Dignitas but can't afford £15k'

Mum, 34, in endless pain: 'I'd consider Dignitas but can't afford £15k'

29 March 2024

A mum living in agony with severe arthritis has described her struggle to cope - and the measures she would be prepared to take to end her pain.

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Teenage boy arrested after garden fire

Teenage boy arrested after garden fire

28 March 2024

A teenager has been arrested after a fire which broke out in a back garden.

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Run-down tennis courts net major upgrade

Run-down tennis courts net major upgrade

28 March 2024

Public tennis courts which have fallen into poor condition are set to be served with a major upgrade.

‘Simple blood test saved my life - it might save yours too’

‘Simple blood test saved my life - it might save yours too’

28 March 2024

A fish porter treated for prostate cancer by robotic surgeons is urging men to seek advice from their doctor and get tested.

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Ten-year plan to ‘rebuild and revitalise’ housing and healthcare systems

Ten-year plan to ‘rebuild and revitalise’ housing and healthcare systems

27 March 2024

A ten-year plan to spearhead social regeneration in some of the most deprived areas of Medway Swale has been launched.

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Sensory garden opens this weekend

Sensory garden opens this weekend

26 March 2024

Everyone has chipped in to fund a new sensory garden at a GP surgery – except the NHS.

'I was facing life-threatening illnesses but now I run'

'I was facing life-threatening illnesses but now I run'

25 March 2024

A group facing potentially deadly illnesses say they have turned their lives around thanks to their doctor inviting them to run.

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27,000 health workers to get one-off cash payments but who is eligible?

27,000 health workers to get one-off cash payments but who is eligible?

25 March 2024

More than 27,000 health workers including community nurses, speech therapists, physiotherapists and cleaners are to get two one-off cash payments.

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