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'Energy drinks ruined my life'

'Energy drinks ruined my life'

13 February 2019

A student has blamed a "crippling" addiction to energy drinks for rotting all of his teeth.

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Child healthcare slammed by watchdog

Child healthcare slammed by watchdog

13 February 2019

Children are not safe in east Kent's cash-strapped and under-staffed hospitals, inspectors have ruled.

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Critical decision for hospital's future

Critical decision for hospital's future

12 February 2019

The future of vital stroke services is set to be decided this week with campaigners fighting the plans and further proposals to shut A&E department.

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Health services could close in shake up

Health services could close in shake up

11 February 2019

A public consultation has been opened over plans to relocate a minor injuries unit and a walk in centre to Darent Valley Hospital.

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Life expectancy up to nine years shorter in poorer parts of Kent

Life expectancy up to nine years shorter in poorer parts of Kent

08 February 2019

Men who live in deprived areas of Kent can expect their lives to be nine years shorter than those who live in more affluent parts of the county.

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'Mummy can't run, she's too fat'

'Mummy can't run, she's too fat'

07 February 2019

A mum-of-three has shed almost three stone after her daughter said she was too large to chase her and her siblings.

Patient in horror fall at hospital

Patient in horror fall at hospital

07 February 2019

A man suffered serious injuries after falling from a window on a ward at a hospital.

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Getting better without taking the medicine

Getting better without taking the medicine

06 February 2019

Charities across the Towns are being used as an alternative to medicine in a bid to reduce pressure on GPs.

'It would be truly life changing to have them'

'It would be truly life changing to have them'

06 February 2019

A victim of a medical mishap which left her with hearing problems has described how “tears welled up” as she tried specialist aids for the first time.

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'It's easy to let alcohol get you in a choke hold - but there is a way back'

'It's easy to let alcohol get you in a choke hold - but there is a way back'

05 February 2019

A former grammar schoolboy who descended into a gripping alcohol addiction has described how he reached his lowest point and clawed his way back.

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Free waxing could be life-saving

Free waxing could be life-saving

05 February 2019

Two beauty salons are encouraging women to shed their embarrassment and have cervical smear tests.

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Care charges could go up to cut council costs

Care charges could go up to cut council costs

04 February 2019

KCC says the elderly and vulnerable may have to pay more for their care as it struggles to save £500,000.

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'Childline saved my life'

'Childline saved my life'

04 February 2019

A young woman who was suicidal during her teens has opened up about her struggles with mental health.

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'Medical emergency' at school

'Medical emergency' at school

01 February 2019

At least four police cars, three ambulances and one fire engine have been sent to a "medical emergency".

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'I asked for an amputation as the pain was too much'

'I asked for an amputation as the pain was too much'

01 February 2019

A mum who was in so much pain that showering caused her agony when water splashed on her leg has resorted to an amputation.

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Student calls for 30mph speed limit

Student calls for 30mph speed limit

31 January 2019

Student calls for speed limit to be reduced after she and her boyfriend were involved in a car crash.

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'No patient should die like this'

'No patient should die like this'

30 January 2019

A woman has died in a hospital corridor while waiting to see an A&E doctor after being rushed in by ambulance crews

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Blood donations 'will not stop' during Brexit

Blood donations 'will not stop' during Brexit

29 January 2019

Government officials have stepped in to ensure blood donations will continue in parts of Kent.

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Nurse struck off after blue badge theft

Nurse struck off after blue badge theft

29 January 2019

A nurse who stole a blue badge from a parked car and used it to park in a hospital's disabled bay has been struck off the register.

Viewers moved by Steph and Dom's cannabis quest

Viewers moved by Steph and Dom's cannabis quest

29 January 2019

Former Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom prompted a huge reaction after revealing their quest to get cannabis oil for their son's epilepsy on Channel 4.

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