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Steer clear of the flu this winter

Steer clear of the flu this winter

06 October 2014

KCC is urging members of the public to get the flu vaccine sooner rather than later to protect themselves this winter.

A rollercoaster of highs and lows

A rollercoaster of highs and lows

06 October 2014

The parents of a brave little girl battling a rare form of cancer have described the trauma and stress of watching their daughter fight the disease.

Boy's broken wrist 'just a sprain'

Boy's broken wrist 'just a sprain'

04 October 2014

A youngster was left in pain after doctors told him several breaks to his wrist were just a sprain.

Great gran's bin push protest at rubbish service

Great gran's bin push protest at rubbish service

04 October 2014

An 85-year-old great grandmother with arthritis in her knees lugged a wheelie bin across a city centre to protest at a council's poor service.

Husband creates website for 'abysmal' NHS victims

Husband creates website for 'abysmal' NHS victims

03 October 2014

A website has been set up for disgruntled NHS users by a husband and carer who has nursed his wife's open wound for more than a year

Ambulance called for sleeping man

Ambulance called for sleeping man

03 October 2014

Paramedics and police were called to Burger King today, after reports of an unconscious customer - who was having a snooze.

I see a little silhouetto of a man

 I see a little silhouetto of a man

03 October 2014

A Queen fan was left wondering, 'Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?' after the legendary frontman's face appeared... in a pile of coats.

Man dies after cardiac arrest

Man dies after cardiac arrest

03 October 2014

An air ambulance was scrambled to Coxheath after reports of a man suffering with heart problems.

'Pork' sausage nearly 50% horse meat

'Pork' sausage nearly 50% horse meat

02 October 2014

Dodgy bangers tested in a Kent shop contained nearly 50% horse meat, prompting a prosecution by trading standards.

Kent cosmetic clinics accredited

Kent cosmetic clinics accredited

02 October 2014

Two aesthetics clinics in Kent have become some of the first in the UK to become accredited practitioners.

Youth footie team sign up for charity campaign

Youth footie team sign up for charity campaign

02 October 2014

A group of footballers have proved that not all youngsters are yobs by raising money and awareness for a boy with a rare form of muscular dystrophy

Health watchdog wants your thoughts

Health watchdog wants your thoughts

02 October 2014

The Care Quality Commission will host two public drop in sessions to listen to people's opinions on Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust's service.

Elderly man airlifted to hospital after falling from window

Elderly man airlifted to hospital after falling from window

01 October 2014

An elderly man has been flown to a London hospital after falling from a second floor window.

"A well led, functional, sustainable hospital"

"A well led, functional, sustainable hospital"

01 October 2014

The new chairman of Medway NHS Foundation Trust has a five year plan to bring the failing hospital up to scratch.

Doctor who forged Viagra prescriptions struck off

Doctor who forged Viagra prescriptions struck off

30 September 2014

Dr Mansoor Kassim, who worked at Maidstone Hospital, has been removed from the General Medical Council’s register.

Medical professionals put through their paces

Medical professionals put through their paces

30 September 2014

Staff from Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust were put through their paces by the army in a special team building exercise.

Anger as ex-Medway Hospital chief rewarded for failure

Anger as ex-Medway Hospital chief rewarded for failure

29 September 2014

NHS boss Mark Devlin was PROMOTED after presiding over the "weak leadership" which led to high death rates and an A&E in crisis, it has emerged.

Court battle over treatment for dementia sufferer

Court battle over treatment for dementia sufferer

29 September 2014

An NHS Trust has reversed its decision not to continue to try and reinsert an elderly patient's feeding tube.

Free expert health advice

Free expert health advice

29 September 2014

Members of the public are being invited to attend a free event providing expert advice on health and well-being.

Mum's anguish at baby son's epilepsy nightmare

Mum's anguish at baby son's epilepsy nightmare

28 September 2014

Mother Kayleigh Rigden had to fight to convince doctors something was wrong as her baby son suffered a series of violent spasms.

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