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'Absence of post-mortems on virus victims is a failure'

'Absence of post-mortems on virus victims is a failure'

12 June 2020

A councillor believes post-mortem examinations should have been carried out on people who have died from coronavirus to help understand the disease.

Inside a dental surgery as it reopens

Inside a dental surgery as it reopens

11 June 2020

A dental practice has enforced strict regulations for both patients and staff to make people as safe as possible as they return to the surgery.

Family battling to get bionic leg for brave Bunty

Family battling to get bionic leg for brave Bunty

10 June 2020

A celebrity potter has got behind a huge fundraising drive to get a bionic prosthesis for a seven-year-old girl who has had her leg amputated.

More than 150 Kent care homes hit by virus

More than 150 Kent care homes hit by virus

09 June 2020

More than a quarter of the county's 547 care facilities have reported cases of coronavirus.

More people seeking help through hypnotherapy

More people seeking help through hypnotherapy

08 June 2020

A hypnotherapist, who trained with Paul McKenna, says more people have been coming forward for help with anxiety and weight loss since lockdown.

Doctor in plea to return to work

Doctor in plea to return to work

05 June 2020

A consultant says it is vital private hospitals are allowed to start returning to normal after being taken over for Covid-19 care.

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One-star hygiene rating for takeaway

One-star hygiene rating for takeaway

04 June 2020

A takeaway has received a low hygiene rating as a council investigates claims it delivered food partially-eaten by another customer.

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'I tore part of my eyeball during sneezing fit'

'I tore part of my eyeball during sneezing fit'

04 June 2020

A man with hayfever who tore his retina during a sneezing fit has thanked medics who worked to restore his eyesight.

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Volunteers' support for care homes

Volunteers' support for care homes

04 June 2020

More than 100 volunteers from the NHS, police, fire service and more are supporting care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Plans for care village and 80-bed home spark traffic fears

Plans for care village and 80-bed home spark traffic fears

04 June 2020

Fifty jobs are set to be created at a new care home and mini village planned to be built off a busy A-road.

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'I missed the whole of April'

'I missed the whole of April'

04 June 2020

A care worker struck down by Covid-19 has talked about how she battled back to help save others.

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'My son would still be alive if there was no lockdown'

'My son would still be alive if there was no lockdown'

03 June 2020

The father of a teenage boy who took his own life says he believes his son would still be alive if social distancing measures had not been enforced.

Care sector treated with 'lack of respect' during pandemic

Care sector treated with 'lack of respect' during pandemic

02 June 2020

A care home manager has accused the Government of virtually ignoring the industry she has worked in for 49 years.

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New Kent test centre pledged

New Kent test centre pledged

02 June 2020

A question in the House of Commons has prompted a pledge from the Health Secretary.

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Lockdown 'good for men's mental health'

Lockdown 'good for men's mental health'

31 May 2020

The founder of a men's mental health support group is seeing a positive side to lockdown.

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Lockdown contributed to suicides of three teenagers

Lockdown contributed to suicides of three teenagers

30 May 2020

Three teenagers in Kent took their own lives while suffering the psychological effects of lockdown, a clinical commissioning group has said.

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How dental appointments will work from next month

How dental appointments will work from next month

29 May 2020

A dental boss has outlined how people will book appointments and how trips to practices will pan out when surgeries reopen next month.

County has third highest care home death rate

County has third highest care home death rate

28 May 2020

The number of care home deaths to be recorded in Kent has been revealed.

Scandal-hit hospitals told to improve maternity services

Scandal-hit hospitals told to improve maternity services

28 May 2020

Maternity services at a Kent hospital trust has been rated as "requiring improvement" following an inspection.

Should tonight be the last Clap for Carers?

Should tonight be the last Clap for Carers?

28 May 2020

Tonight will be the 10th week we have taken to our doorsteps to share a round of applause for key workers - but should it be the last?

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