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Kent's £22m NHS blackhole revealed

Kent's £22m NHS blackhole revealed

03 November 2020

The financial woes of the NHS in Kent have been laid bare as bosses seek to plug a cash gap of £22million within its budget.

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Coronavirus cases up 70% since April

Coronavirus cases up 70% since April

03 November 2020

Here's why coronavirus cases in Kent are so much higher than six months ago.

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'I do know we're going to lose more'

'I do know we're going to lose more'

03 November 2020

A mental health support group leader has spoken out about her fears of more suicides as the nation prepares for a second lockdown.

Hospital suspends visiting until further notice

Hospital suspends visiting until further notice

02 November 2020

Visits at a Kent hospital are being suspended days before a second national lockdown is about to begin.

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Boot-full of surprises delivered to family with poorly children

Boot-full of surprises delivered to family with poorly children

02 November 2020

There were no tricks - just treats - waiting at the front door for a young girl who is undergoing treatment for bone cancer, and her family.

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Patients' fury over 'shameful' GP surgery

Patients' fury over 'shameful' GP surgery

02 November 2020

Patients at a GP surgery say they have to wait for up to an hour on the phone for an appointment only to be told there are none left.

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'We will not be going down while I'm in charge'

'We will not be going down while I'm in charge'

02 November 2020

A charity which buys life-saving hospital equipment is struggling as sales tumble.

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'Covid cases rising all too rapidly'

'Covid cases rising all too rapidly'

30 October 2020

An NHS boss has warned that coronavirus cases in Kent will increase "all too rapidly" unless residents follow the government rules.

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How will Brexit impact our health service?

How will Brexit impact our health service?

29 October 2020

Queues on the M20, medicine supply and staff shortages have all been raised as possible problems once the Brexit transition period is over.

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GP defends surgery as complaints over Covid changes surge

GP defends surgery as complaints over Covid changes surge

26 October 2020

A doctor at an under-fire surgery has defended the practice in the face of a barrage of complaints over changes forced by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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County's call handlers to 'bolster' Covid tracing system

County's call handlers to 'bolster' Covid tracing system

23 October 2020

A £6.3 million grant is to be used to set up a test and trace system in Kent to "bolster" a national scheme that's come in for widespread criticism.

Man with multiple sclerosis gets voice back by talking with his eyes

Man with multiple sclerosis gets voice back by talking with his eyes

23 October 2020

A man whose speech has drastically deteriorated is now able to communicate again thanks to a new device.

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New plasma donation centre announced

New plasma donation centre announced

22 October 2020

Kent's former Covid-positive residents are being called on to donate blood plasma.

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'I had bone cancer but they sent me home with antibiotics - twice'

'I had bone cancer but they sent me home with antibiotics - twice'

22 October 2020

A dad is seeking to highlight the symptoms of cancer after his daughter was misdiagnosed twice and it took nine attempts to get his son a scan.

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'I went to the GP 100 times'

'I went to the GP 100 times'

22 October 2020

GPs are being urged to recognise endometriosis earlier on, after women across the country struggle to have the condition diagnosed.

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Mum’s death weeks after giving birth faces probe

Mum’s death weeks after giving birth faces probe

22 October 2020

The death of a young mum who died weeks after giving birth will form part of an investigation into maternity services at a hospital trust.

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Fourth ward affected as Covid cases rise

Fourth ward affected as Covid cases rise

21 October 2020

Hospital bosses have stopped visitors attending a fourth ward as the number of coronavirus admissions continues to rise.

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Chair of scandal-hit hospital trust to step down

Chair of scandal-hit hospital trust to step down

21 October 2020

The chair of a hospital trust at the centre of a major baby death scandal has announced he will not be seeking to retain his role when his term ends.

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Online festival screening encouraging men to speak about mental health

Online festival screening encouraging men to speak about mental health

20 October 2020

An arts and science festival is screening a documentary made by a man after the loss of his best friend to suicide.

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'We've cleared 1,000 beds during Covid - hopefully we'll keep it that way'

'We've cleared 1,000 beds during Covid - hopefully we'll keep it that way'

19 October 2020

Hospitals have cleared more than a third of all their inpatients during coronavirus - one hospital boss says he hopes the changes is permanent.

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