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Patients going back to GPs after lockdown

Patients going back to GPs after lockdown

05 August 2020

As demand for GP appointments jumps back to pre-lockdown levels, a patient group says remote sessions cannot become 'a new normal' without assessment.

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'People look disgusted as I inject my diabetic toddler'

'People look disgusted as I inject my diabetic toddler'

05 August 2020

A mum has highlighted the ignorance of some people towards Type 1 diabetes as she looks to raise awareness of its prevalence in toddlers.

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Calls for government to intervene at Covid-hit hospitals trust

Calls for government to intervene at Covid-hit hospitals trust

04 August 2020

Hospital bosses have been accused of 'gross mismanagement' over the handling of Covid-19 - leading to calls for the government to intervene.

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The Covid-19 cases where you are

The Covid-19 cases where you are

04 August 2020

The number of coronavirus cases recorded in each part of Kent for each week of last month can be revealed.

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Woman's Covid-19 death in hospital 'struggling to contain' virus

Woman's Covid-19 death in hospital 'struggling to contain' virus

04 August 2020

The family of a woman who died of Covid-19 after catching it in hospital claim her death could have been prevented 'had procedures been different'.

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NHS staff testing levels revealed

NHS staff testing levels revealed

04 August 2020

The number of staff tested for coronavrius at each hospital trust in Kent has been revealed - exposing a postcode lottery for frontline workers.

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Dozens of mental health patients sent away for treatment

Dozens of mental health patients sent away for treatment

01 August 2020

Mental health patients are taken out of their local area for treatment despite government commitments to ending inappropriate placements.

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Review promised into failed healthcare provider

Review promised into failed healthcare provider

31 July 2020

A full review into the failings of a private firm's contracts to run NHS GP and dermatology services has been promised by the county's health chiefs.

Boris puts brakes on as 'R rate' creeps above 1

Boris puts brakes on as 'R rate' creeps above 1

31 July 2020

The 'R rate' for Kent has crept above 1 for the first time since lockdown was eased, as Boris Johnson announces he's putting the brakes on.

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Health bosses 'apologise unreservedly' over dementia unit closure

Health bosses 'apologise unreservedly' over dementia unit closure

30 July 2020

Bosses who closed a Kent dementia unit without proper consultation have been forced to say sorry to stop the row being sent to the Health Secretary.

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National first for health trust

National first for health trust

30 July 2020

A Kent hospital is the first in the country to trial a new piece of equipment to help those training to treat young patients.

Widow’s anger after husband’s virus death

Widow’s anger after husband’s virus death

30 July 2020

A widow has slammed a hospitals trust at the centre of a Covid-19 crisis after her husband died with the virus after having surgery on a broken leg.

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Kent adults among most overweight in England

Kent adults among most overweight in England

29 July 2020

Public Health England figures reveal most adults in the county are overweight or obese while the government release their new obesity strategy.

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School head: 'Why shouldn't children wear masks?'

School head: 'Why shouldn't children wear masks?'

29 July 2020

A head teacher says guidance stating staff and children do not need to wear masks in schools does not make sense.

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Man left in 'grinding pain' after operation cancelled

Man left in 'grinding pain' after operation cancelled

29 July 2020

A man with arthritis has been left in chronic pain after his operation was delayed due to an NHS backlog.

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Takeaway says customers don't have to wear masks if in shop alone

Takeaway says customers don't have to wear masks if in shop alone

28 July 2020

A fish and chip shop has put up a sign telling customers they are not required to wear a face covering if they are the only person in the outlet.

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15 hospital staff test positive for Covid-19

15 hospital staff test positive for Covid-19

28 July 2020

A five-day testing blitz of 9,000 staff at a Kent hospitals trust has uncovered 15 positive cases.

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Trust called back to scrutiny committee over baby deaths

Trust called back to scrutiny committee over baby deaths

24 July 2020

East Kent Hospital Trusts has been asked to return to a scrutiny committee by councillors.

'Face masks could suffocate babies'

'Face masks could suffocate babies'

24 July 2020

Parents are being urged not to put face masks on children under the age of three due to a risk of choking or suffocation.

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ME sufferer wins award for book

ME sufferer wins award for book

24 July 2020

A woman who suffered the most severe form of ME leaving her bedridden and fighting for her life says she's overwhelmed after her memoir won an award.

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