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NHS Covid app to close down after three years

NHS Covid app to close down after three years

28 March 2023

The NHS has announced its Covid app is to close down as the number of people using it has steadily declined.

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The cost to see an NHS dentist to rise from April

The cost to see an NHS dentist to rise from April

28 March 2023

The cost to see and be treated by an NHS dentist will increase next month, price changes the British Dental Association are calling 'grotesque'.

'I couldn't concentrate and it felt like I was in hell'

'I couldn't concentrate and it felt like I was in hell'

27 March 2023

A young woman who has autism is fighting to change what she says is a "broken" education system after suffering through school.

'They said I need urgent brain scan – in four weeks'

'They said I need urgent brain scan – in four weeks'

27 March 2023

A student suffering daily seizures since January is still waiting for an urgent brain scan to discover what's wrong with her.

Green light for huge GP surgery despite noise fears

Green light for huge GP surgery despite noise fears

26 March 2023

Councillors have approved a medical centre for 15,000 patients as a large village expands in population despite concerns over noise and light.

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Popular Indian awaits new review after cockroaches and mouldy food containers found

Popular Indian awaits new review after cockroaches and mouldy food containers found

26 March 2023

A town centre restaurant and takeaway says improvements have been made after an inspector found several areas for concern, including cockroaches.

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Mental health hospital failings exposed in new Channel 4 documentary

Mental health hospital failings exposed in new Channel 4 documentary

24 March 2023

A documentary will explore the lack of prosecutions after police investigations into reports of sexual assault at a single mental health hospital.

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Pantry given cash boost to fight food waste

Pantry given cash boost to fight food waste

22 March 2023

A weekly pop-up café trying to battle food waste has been awarded a cash grant to help people make their own meals during the cost-of-living crisis

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Nurse told disabled care home resident: 'You don't deserve to be alive'

Nurse told disabled care home resident: 'You don't deserve to be alive'

21 March 2023

A bullying healthcare nurse has been struck off after subjecting a vulnerable care home resident to abuse making him feel 'two inches high'.

Councillors oppose plans for huge 5G mast near college

Councillors oppose plans for huge 5G mast near college

21 March 2023

Plans for a 5G radio station are being opposed on safety grounds - despite the government insisting the technology poses no public health risk.

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'Don't build GP surgery - it will cause too much noise'

'Don't build GP surgery - it will cause too much noise'

21 March 2023

Fears over noise and light pollution from a proposed new medical centre have been raised - but some residents say it is "desperately needed".

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Mum 'begged' GPs before son's cancer diagnosis

Mum 'begged' GPs before son's cancer diagnosis

21 March 2023

A mum has told how her son was diagnosed with cancer following a frustrating battle in which he endured 'countless' telephone appointments with GPs.

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Town centre restaurant hit with one-star hygiene rating

Town centre restaurant hit with one-star hygiene rating

21 March 2023

A popular tapas chain has scored the second lowest hygiene rating after inspectors found out-of-date food and a roof leak.

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Shocking conditions at ‘unsafe’ care home

Shocking conditions at ‘unsafe’ care home

19 March 2023

Care home bedrooms had holes in the walls, an unclean commode next to a resident’s clothes and false teeth kept in dirty water, inspectors have found.

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Pop star's tribute after fan's shock Covid death

Pop star's tribute after fan's shock Covid death

18 March 2023

T'Pau singer Carol Decker has paid tribute to a 50-year-old 'fan and friend' who died just days after contracting Covid.

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'I'm living with the same dementia as Bruce Willis'

'I'm living with the same dementia as Bruce Willis'

18 March 2023

A man who has been diagnosed with FTD dementia – just like movie star Bruce Willis – has vowed to live life to the full.

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'Suicide prevention needs to be taught in schools'

'Suicide prevention needs to be taught in schools'

18 March 2023

The bereaved parent of a teenager who took his own life has backed calls for suicide prevention to become a mandatory part of the school curriculum.

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IT problem causes GP chaos across county

IT problem causes GP chaos across county

17 March 2023

A Kent-wide IT problem for GP practices is causing problems for patients trying to ring in and book appointments.

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'Outstanding' care home praised after achieving 'rare feat'

'Outstanding' care home praised after achieving 'rare feat'

17 March 2023

A care home has received its third consecutive 'Outstanding' report from the health watchdog becoming one of a rare few to achieve the feat.

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Six years and still no GP surgery on new estate

Six years and still no GP surgery on new estate

16 March 2023

A developer has been criticised for failing to deliver a promised medical centre at its 1,000-home garden village.

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