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Hospital accidentally dropped 31,000 patients from waiting lists

Hospital accidentally dropped 31,000 patients from waiting lists

23 August 2023

A hospital has reviewed the cases of thousands of patients, after they were automatically removed from its IT system.

Warning issued after people seen ‘tombstoning’ from bridge

Warning issued after people seen ‘tombstoning’ from bridge

23 August 2023

The coastguard has issued advice after being called to an incident which saw people jumping into the water from height.

‘Sewage overflow released onto beaches is total disgrace’

‘Sewage overflow released onto beaches is total disgrace’

22 August 2023

Southern Water’s decision to allow human waste to be washed into the sea following heavy rain has been met with backlash.

Gran said final farewells to loved ones after ‘scary’ blunder by confused doctors

Gran said final farewells to loved ones after ‘scary’ blunder by confused doctors

22 August 2023

A gran said tearful goodbyes to her family and friends after a near-fatal error saw her put on a ward for dying patients and denied vital medication.

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‘How are mums supposed to cope without it?’

‘How are mums supposed to cope without it?’

22 August 2023

Pressure is mounting on councillors to abandon a “ludicrous” proposal to shutter children’s centres and colocate services to family hubs.

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Trainline toilets made accessible for people with stomach condition

Trainline toilets made accessible for people with stomach condition

21 August 2023

Southeastern has upgraded toilets at train stations across the county to help people with stoma bags.

New diagnostic centres promise quicker access to tests and scans

New diagnostic centres promise quicker access to tests and scans

21 August 2023

A newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre will allow patients access to ultrasound scans, chocardiograms, ECGs and sleep studies.

Opening date revealed for new gym replacing former Halfords store

Opening date revealed for new gym replacing former Halfords store

20 August 2023

The launch date has been announced for the 24-hour fitness facility which will replace the former motoring supplies store in a town centre.

David Lloyd eyes major ‘spa garden and sauna’ expansion

David Lloyd eyes major ‘spa garden and sauna’ expansion

19 August 2023

A major gym chain has drawn up plans to ramp up its spa offering and add five different types of sauna to one of its leisure suites.

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New GP bosses parachuted in amid serious safety concerns

New GP bosses parachuted in amid serious safety concerns

18 August 2023

A health watchdog has taken drastic action to protect patients following serious concerns over safety.

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Cancer patient with 22% chance of survival given the all-clear

Cancer patient with 22% chance of survival given the all-clear

17 August 2023

A 32-year-old who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia has been told he is cancer free.

Woman died after being exposed to asbestos through husband’s laundry

Woman died after being exposed to asbestos through husband’s laundry

17 August 2023

A family has received compensation after a housewife died of Mesothelioma contracted from asbestos-contaminated laundry.

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Chemists chaos leaves thousands ‘in the lurch’

Chemists chaos leaves thousands ‘in the lurch’

17 August 2023

Patients say they have been “left in the lurch” by two pharmacies closing while some have threatened to skip resulting queues to collect their meds.

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Hospitals given £6m for more beds

Hospitals given £6m for more beds

15 August 2023

The NHS has been given extra government funding to provide more beds in a bid to cut waiting lists.

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‘My family’s mystery illness took years to be diagnosed’

‘My family’s mystery illness took years to be diagnosed’

15 August 2023

A carer whose mum and grandfather developed a mystery illness that initially stumped doctors has discovered it is a rare genetic condition.

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Plans for gym in retail park back on track

Plans for gym in retail park back on track

14 August 2023

Plans for a discount gym at a large empty unit at an out-of-town shopping centre are back on track.

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Family’s anger after girl, 6, died two days after being sent home with tonsilitis

Family’s anger after girl, 6, died two days after being sent home with tonsilitis

14 August 2023

The family of a girl who died two days after being sent home from hospital with tonsilitis believe somebody should take responsibility for her death.

Landlady returns home after being on life support

Landlady returns home after being on life support

11 August 2023

The family of a landlady who was on life support has shared the good news she is home and recovering after she became seriously ill.

‘I ended up in A&E in excruciating pain after using tattoo cream’

‘I ended up in A&E in excruciating pain after using tattoo cream’

11 August 2023

A woman may be permanently scarred after a fake tattoo numbing cream caused severe blisters to her chest.

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Grandfather’s joy after hearing voice again for first time in months

Grandfather’s joy after hearing voice again for first time in months

10 August 2023

A cancer patient who was almost mute for five months has regained his voice thanks to an unprecedented surgical procedure.

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