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The doctor will see you now - at another surgery

The doctor will see you now - at another surgery

18 May 2020

Patients have been switched to a temporary GP surgery after a lease on premises expired. But a new purpose-built surgery is on the way.

Ray of light for hospice charity after government refused cash

Ray of light for hospice charity after government refused cash

17 May 2020

A charity which supports one of Kent's largest hospices that was refused government funding may have a way to continue helping vulnerable patients.

The area where obesity hospital admissions are highest in South East

The area where obesity hospital admissions are highest in South East

16 May 2020

New figures published by the NHS reveal one area of Kent has the highest proportion of hospital admissions for obesity in the whole of the South East.

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'Congestion charge hike is stab in the back,' says nurse

'Congestion charge hike is stab in the back,' says nurse

15 May 2020

A distraught nurse from Kent, who works at a busy London hospital, says the congestion charge increase is "getting beyond stupid".

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'He has left a huge hole in many people's lives'

'He has left a huge hole in many people's lives'

15 May 2020

A heartbroken wife has paid tribute to her 'vivacious and devoted' husband who died after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Airline staff's first class service for NHS

Airline staff's first class service for NHS

15 May 2020

Furloughed and grounded cabin crew have been volunteering their time to recreate first class lounges in hospitals for NHS staff to use between shifts.

20,000 stay away from Kent's A&Es

20,000 stay away from Kent's A&Es

15 May 2020

The number of people attending A&E departments across the county has almost halved amid the coronavirus pandemic - sparking fears of avoidable deaths.

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Children at risk of condition thought to be linked to Covid-19

Children at risk of condition thought to be linked to Covid-19

15 May 2020

Parents are being warned to look out for the side effects of a new disease in children thought to be related to the coronavirus.

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Clean cars for key workers

Clean cars for key workers

14 May 2020

A fundraising car wash has raised more than £400 for NHS staff battling Covid-19.

Is this Medway's answer to Joe Wicks?

Is this Medway's answer to Joe Wicks?

14 May 2020

An "unconventional" fitness instructor is doing his bit to help people shed the pounds during the coronavirus lockdown.

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New lockdown rules will be harder to police

New lockdown rules will be harder to police

14 May 2020

Kent's police chief has spoken out about how the new lockdown rules - introduced this week - will be harder to enforce across the county.

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Man who survived suicide attempt warns of Covid-19 impact

Man who survived suicide attempt warns of Covid-19 impact

14 May 2020

A YouTuber who tried to take his own life has warned of the detrimental impact the pandemic is having on mental health.

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Pain in eight-year-old's chin was rare cancer

Pain in eight-year-old's chin was rare cancer

13 May 2020

A popular schoolgirl diagnosed with a rare cancer just weeks after complaining of a sore chin now faces six months of life-saving treatment.

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GPs invite patients to take part in Covid-19 trial

GPs invite patients to take part in Covid-19 trial

12 May 2020

GP surgeries across Kent are inviting patients with Covid-19 symptoms to take part in a clinical trial to find an effective treatment for the illness.

'My daughter spent 15 days on a ventilator - but now she's home'

'My daughter spent 15 days on a ventilator - but now she's home'

12 May 2020

A mother had told how her 30-year-old daughter, who has down's syndrome, battled for her life in ICU after contracting Covid-19.

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'Why are people such evil scum?'

'Why are people such evil scum?'

10 May 2020

An intensive care nurse has been left devastated after a thief broke through three locks to steal her much-loved bicycle at a Kent hospital.

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Plans for 200-home estate at old asylum

Plans for 200-home estate at old asylum

10 May 2020

Developers are finalising proposals to demolish an old asylum in order to make way for a new housing development.

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From Paris catwalk to living in Kent care home

From Paris catwalk to living in Kent care home

07 May 2020

A model who has turned to frontline work during the Covid-19 crisis has told of her experience living inside a care home during a month-long lockdown.

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Cancer screenings fall in Kent

Cancer screenings fall in Kent

07 May 2020

GPs warn there could be 'terrible consequences' if people continue to avoid cancer screening appointments because of Covid-19.

GP urges caution over VE Day garden parties

GP urges caution over VE Day garden parties

07 May 2020

A GP has downplayed fears about holding VE Day parties in front gardens – as long as residents adhere to social distancing measures.

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