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Caron’s hope continues in chemo unit which will be coming to Dover

 Caron’s hope continues in chemo unit which will be coming to Dover

16 October 2013

A mobile chemotherapy unit named after Gloria Hunniford’s daughter will be coming to Dover to enable patients to receive treatment nearer their home.

Mixed judgements in new report on Birchington Medical Centre

Mixed judgements in new report on Birchington Medical Centre

15 October 2013

Troubled Birchington Medical Centre has been found by the Care Quality Commission to be adequate in some respects but failing in others.

Hope for tomorrow... as Kent's first mobile chemo unit hits the road

Hope for tomorrow... as Kent's first mobile chemo unit hits the road

15 October 2013

Cancer patients will be saved a gruelling trip to hospital after Kent's first mobile chemotherapy unit was launched.

Wedding day joy for flesh-eating bug survivor

Wedding day joy for flesh-eating bug survivor

12 October 2013

A man who missed his big day when he was fighting for his life with a flesh-eating bug is finally getting hitched today.

New business venture honours baby killed by rare conditon

New business venture honours baby killed by rare conditon

11 October 2013

A new community business venture in Ramsgate is raising awareness of the rare genetic condition that claimed the life of its tiny namesake

Dad frustrated at lack of response to kidney campaign

Dad frustrated at lack of response to kidney campaign

11 October 2013

A dad campaigning to get a dialysis unit at Sheppey Community Hospital says he is frustrated things have not moved forward in eight months.

Struck-off nurse who forged documents still teaching college youngsters

Struck-off nurse who forged documents still teaching college youngsters

11 October 2013

A children's nurse who failed to properly treat a cancer sufferer and labelled a computer file 'spastics' is teaching the next generation of nurses.

Concerns about breast screening unit at Tesco Extra dismissed

Concerns about breast screening unit at Tesco Extra dismissed

10 October 2013

Worrying rumours about the future of the breast screening unit at Tesco Extra at Westwood Cross are unfounded, say supermarket bosses.

Patient sings praises of hospice staff

Patient sings praises of hospice staff

10 October 2013

A man being cared for by staff at EllenorLions Hospices has praised their work, during Hospice Care Week.

New parking system at QEQM hospital a mixed blessing?

New parking system at QEQM hospital a mixed blessing?

10 October 2013

A new pay-on-foot parking system has started at Margate's QEQM hospital to benefit visitors - but not everyone is happy.

Teen minutes from death... after taking legal high

Teen minutes from death... after taking legal high

10 October 2013

A 17-year-old boy suffered a heart attack and was foaming at the mouth after taking a drug that is legal to buy in shops.

Mental health services are needed in Deal

Mental health services are needed in Deal

09 October 2013

More than 1,400 signatures were collected in just a few hours by campaigners to improve mental health services in Deal

Too many Thanet mums smoke during pregnancy

Too many Thanet mums smoke during pregnancy

07 October 2013

Nearly a fifth of Thanet’s mums are smoking during pregnancy, a figure significantly higher than the national average.

GPs warn against children centre closures

GPs warn against children centre closures

07 October 2013

The NHS Canterbury and Coastal Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) say closures could result in a rise of social care problems.

Campaign to help you stop smoking

Campaign to help you stop smoking

06 October 2013

Smokers in Swale are being encouraged to quit as part of a national drive as figures reveal one in five adults in the borough regularly light up.

Hospital heroes could be rewarded

Hospital heroes could be rewarded

03 October 2013

Nominate hospital staff who have gone that extra mile for you

More pregnant mums smoke in Thanet than English average

More pregnant mums smoke in Thanet than English average

02 October 2013

Nearly a fifth of Thanet’s mums are smoking during pregnancy, a figure significantly higher than the national average.

Group offers country walks and friendship

Group offers country walks and friendship

29 September 2013

A group of people have found an active way to make friends – by going on weekly strolls together.

Heartache as mum and daughter both diagnosed with rare incurable disease

Heartache as mum and daughter both diagnosed with rare incurable disease

28 September 2013

A young mum has spoken of her heartbreak after both her and her five-year-old daughter were diagnosed with the same rare, incurable disease.

Plea to trace colleagues of former Navy worker

Plea to trace colleagues of former Navy worker

27 September 2013

The widow of a former Merchant Navy worker who died of an asbestos-related disease is trying to trace his former colleagues.

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