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Mum’s IBS diagnosis is actually terminal cancer

Mum’s IBS diagnosis is actually terminal cancer

08 September 2020

The husband of a woman who has been told she has terminal cancer after being diagnosed with IBS is raising money to get her private treatment.

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'Every patient should be able to say goodbye to their family'

'Every patient should be able to say goodbye to their family'

08 September 2020

A charity is helping hospice patients communicate with their loved ones by donating refurbished laptops and tablets.

New operators for healthcare services

New operators for healthcare services

07 September 2020

More than 40,000 patients have been updated on the future of their GP surgeries after a healthcare provider was stripped of its contracts to run them.

School moves to reassure parents after Covid case

School moves to reassure parents after Covid case

07 September 2020

Bosses at one of the county's biggest schools say it's business as usual today despite four staff members having to self isolate.

Attack victim walks and talks thanks to medical app

Attack victim walks and talks thanks to medical app

07 September 2020

With the help of groundbreaking new medical technology, a man who was brutally attacked has made an incredible recovery in a matter of weeks.

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‘Build new hospital, Boris, to sort east Kent health crisis’

‘Build new hospital, Boris, to sort east Kent health crisis’

06 September 2020

Frustrated campaigners are calling on the Prime Minister to build a new hospital in east Kent amid concerns over an “unacceptable standard” of care.

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In pictures - city on lockdown

In pictures - city on lockdown

06 September 2020

It's only been a few months since we were told to "stay home, stay safe" - but these pictures of deserted streets already seem so strange.

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Covid test site closure 'out of the blue' for staff

Covid test site closure 'out of the blue' for staff

04 September 2020

Employees at one of the county's biggest Covid testing sites say they were given a few days notice about their jobs after their centre was relocated.

Need a Covid test? Go to Scotland

Need a Covid test? Go to Scotland

03 September 2020

People in Kent needing coronavirus tests are being told to travel as far as Edinburgh and Manchester to get tested.

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The Kent patients who helped discover game-changing Covid drug

The Kent patients who helped discover game-changing Covid drug

02 September 2020

People in Kent have contributed to research that has found a treatment for coronavirus which could reduce the risk of patient death by 20%.

Virus kills more men than women in all Kent districts...bar one

Virus kills more men than women in all Kent districts...bar one

30 August 2020

Deaths from coronavirus show higher rates among men than women in all but one district.

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'Families deserve answers over hospital Covid deaths'

'Families deserve answers over hospital Covid deaths'

28 August 2020

Kent MPs say families deserve answers over a trust's high coronavirus infection rate after a health watchdog took enforcement action.

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Stroke units to close as campaigners lose legal challenge

Stroke units to close as campaigners lose legal challenge

27 August 2020

A judge has thrown out campaigners' claims the decision to reject a legal challenge to close stroke units was unlawful meaning three units will close.

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Dentist charging patients extra £25 for PPE costs

Dentist charging patients extra £25 for PPE costs

27 August 2020

A chain of dental surgeries has been accused of "exploiting" the Covid-19 crisis by charging some patients £25 to cover PPE costs.

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Private hospital continues NHS support

Private hospital continues NHS support

26 August 2020

A range of treatments are being offered to NHS patients at a private facility.

Young woman's plight for wheelchair ramps

Young woman's plight for wheelchair ramps

26 August 2020

A young woman left paralysed while working abroad is calling on her MP to help ensure restaurants have access to a wheelchair ramp.

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‘I will make my pupils wear masks’

‘I will make my pupils wear masks’

26 August 2020

The founder of a multi-academy trust is making face masks mandatory in secondary schools, following another government U-turn.

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'He struggles on a daily basis but they won't diagnose him'

'He struggles on a daily basis but they won't diagnose him'

25 August 2020

A mother-of-two is worried lockdown will mean her son cannot get the diagnosis he needs to get him help with his learning difficulties.

The Kent district with no new cases in 10 days

The Kent district with no new cases in 10 days

24 August 2020

Figures have revealed one part of the county has recorded no new Covid-19 cases in the past 10 days.

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Health bosses 'didn't listen to patients' warnings'

Health bosses 'didn't listen to patients' warnings'

24 August 2020

Health bosses have been accused of failing to listen to patients' concerns about a failed healthcare firm way before a damning inspection found flaws.

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