Home   Categories   Grid

‘I am not going to give up, I am going to keep on fighting’

‘I am not going to give up, I am going to keep on fighting’

03 June 2023

A mother has vowed to continue fighting for access to medicinal cannabis used to treat her daughter’s severe epilepsy.

4

‘I've seen so many Sikh lads die because they get caught in addiction’

‘I've seen so many Sikh lads die because they get caught in addiction’

03 June 2023

Though the faith disproves of alcohol consumption, addiction is an open secret within some Sikh communities

Old doctor's surgery sale ‘gold-plated opportunity’ to bring back GP

Old doctor's surgery sale ‘gold-plated opportunity’ to bring back GP

01 June 2023

An old medical centre put up for sale could be a “perfect opportunity” to bring a GP back to an area set for hundreds of new homes.

3

Temporary consulting room ‘must stay’

Temporary consulting room ‘must stay’

31 May 2023

A temporary building being used to support a medical centre is set to stay.

Care home forced to close

Care home forced to close

30 May 2023

Spiralling monthly costs have forced a much-loved care home to close and move residents to new premises.

2

Care home rapped over ‘significant shortfalls’

Care home rapped over ‘significant shortfalls’

29 May 2023

A watchdog has rapped a care home after discovering “significant shortfalls” and flawed diabetic care.

Beach issued with no bathing warning due to sewage release

Beach issued with no bathing warning due to sewage release

29 May 2023

A sewage release has sparked a no bathing warning for a town’s main beach sparking anger from residents.

55

Elderly left strugging 600m uphill as bus service to medical centre is axed

Elderly left strugging 600m uphill as bus service to medical centre is axed

28 May 2023

A bus company has been called to reconsider cutting a vital route, as some patients now have to walk 600m uphill to reach a medical centre

21

Future of town’s leisure centre confirmed

Future of town’s leisure centre confirmed

27 May 2023

A council has confirmed the future of a town’s leisure centre after taking over a large gym complex nearby.

3

‘I lost my four siblings and mum...I just didn’t know what to do’

‘I lost my four siblings and mum...I just didn’t know what to do’

27 May 2023

A brave mum has told of her harrowing battle with mental health problems after a series of tragedies led her to the brink of suicide.

5

Health service to fund staff pay rises despite budget risks

Health service to fund staff pay rises despite budget risks

26 May 2023

More than 1,500 health workers who were set to miss out on an NHS pay bonus will now receive a rise despite no government funding.

‘No family should have to live like this’

‘No family should have to live like this’

26 May 2023

A worried dad with serious heart problems says his mould-ridden council flat is impacting his health, and is concerned for his three daughters.

Blood-stained toilets, dirty wards and risk of baby swaps uncovered

Blood-stained toilets, dirty wards and risk of baby swaps uncovered

26 May 2023

Damning inspections of maternity units across east Kent have seen services given the worst possible rating by a government watchdog.

59

Big charity merger after chief's departure

Big charity merger after chief's departure

25 May 2023

Two Age UK charities will merge to ensure their services can continue following funding problems and a chief’s departure.

1

Hospital upgrades begin

Hospital upgrades begin

24 May 2023

Works to “revitalise” part of a hospital in the county, which are set to last for two weeks, have started.

Former policeman and rugby player suffers ‘severe stroke’

Former policeman and rugby player suffers ‘severe stroke’

23 May 2023

An appeal has been launched to help pay for the medical care of a larger-than-life former policeman and rugby player.

4

Person in ‘serious condition’ as ambulances attend town centre

Person in ‘serious condition’ as ambulances attend town centre

22 May 2023

Ambulance crews attended a town high street to treat a person after reports they had collapsed.

Work on hospice’s multi-million pound wellbeing centre begins

Work on hospice’s multi-million pound wellbeing centre begins

22 May 2023

Work on a new multi-million pound welbeing centre has begun.

Cooling cot donation helps grieving parents make memories

Cooling cot donation helps grieving parents make memories

22 May 2023

Grieving parents will be able to say their goodbyes and grieve in their own time thanks to a special donation to a hospital.

‘We’re breaking down barriers to mental health in Asian communities’

‘We’re breaking down barriers to mental health in Asian communities’

19 May 2023

A unique charity is coming up with new ways to help and support ethnic minorities affected by mental health and money issues.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More