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Physiotherapists on the picket line

Physiotherapists on the picket line

26 January 2023

Hospital physiotherapists are on strike in Kent in a battle for more pay.

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Graduate, 24, 'ignored cancer symptoms for months'

Graduate, 24, 'ignored cancer symptoms for months'

25 January 2023

A graduate who ignored her own cancer symptoms for months is urging other young women to go and see a doctor if they are worried.

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Mum blames hospital after baby's sudden death

Mum blames hospital after baby's sudden death

24 January 2023

A heartbroken mum says a Kent hospital "failed" her son after he died at just seven months old.

Couple at 'breaking point' after living with bedbugs for years

Couple at 'breaking point' after living with bedbugs for years

24 January 2023

A disabled woman and her partner living with a critter infestation since before the pandemic have claimed it is due to repair works by the landlord.

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Fears over fall in HPV vaccine uptake among teens

Fears over fall in HPV vaccine uptake among teens

23 January 2023

Fewer teenagers are now coming forward for an HPV jab despite a study confirming that vaccines can cut the risk of cervical cancer by 87%.

'It is more than a JustGiving page now'

'It is more than a JustGiving page now'

20 January 2023

A mum who set up a fundraising page for her son's life-changing drug treatment has had it registered as a charity so it can help other families.

'I've been teetotal for six months and never felt better'

'I've been teetotal for six months and never felt better'

20 January 2023

A mum says quitting alcohol has given her more energy as she looks to push herself further by taking on the national three peaks challenge.

'Body blow' for 20,000 patients as 'super surgery' plans on hold

'Body blow' for 20,000 patients as 'super surgery' plans on hold

20 January 2023

Proposals for a mega health centre which would provide healthcare for 20,000 people have been postponed due to 'financial challenges'.

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Nurse struck off after asking for abuse victim's number

Nurse struck off after asking for abuse victim's number

19 January 2023

A mental health nurse has been banned from the profession after behaving inappropriately towards a vulnerable patient under their care.

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Maternity unit safety concerns flagged at baby deaths scandal hospitals

Maternity unit safety concerns flagged at baby deaths scandal hospitals

18 January 2023

Inspectors have found 'areas of concern' at maternity units during an unannounced visit - and will now decide whether to take enforcement action.

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Home care agency placed in special measures

Home care agency placed in special measures

18 January 2023

A care service has been put into special measures by the health watchdog after inspectors found home visits were often late or cancelled.

Parents left 'waiting for answers' after death of four-year-old

Parents left 'waiting for answers' after death of four-year-old

16 January 2023

An inquest into the death of a nursery school pupil has been delayed as evidence is gathered from the staff who cared for him in hospital.

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Midwifery students in limbo as course remains suspended

Midwifery students in limbo as course remains suspended

12 January 2023

Students enrolled on a midwifery course that was suspended over quality concerns have been left in limbo again after plans to resume teaching stalled.

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Hospital's urgent plea as A&E faces 'very high demand'

Hospital's urgent plea as A&E faces 'very high demand'

12 January 2023

A hospital trust has increased its bed capacity after warning patients of long delays as its A&E copes with mounting demand.

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Hundreds of Kent patients well enough to leave hospital forced to stay

Hundreds of Kent patients well enough to leave hospital forced to stay

11 January 2023

Hundreds of patients are continuing to be kept in hospitals in Kent even though they are well enough to be discharged, latest figures show.

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Wellbeing bus offering free 'health chats' in Asda car parks

Wellbeing bus offering free 'health chats' in Asda car parks

11 January 2023

A health and wellbeing bus run by the NHS will offer free vaccines, checks and advice from a supermarket chain's car parks.

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Hospital's new tech to free up beds praised

Hospital's new tech to free up beds praised

11 January 2023

The Health Secretary has paid a visit to a trust to pay tribute to the staff's hard work and innovation.

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Five-year plan to tackle county's 'health inequalities'

Five-year plan to tackle county's 'health inequalities'

10 January 2023

A multi-agency blueprint has been published setting out how councils, healthcare bodies and charities can work together to improve health outcomes.

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'Spoons and Greggs don't make Rishi man of people - he must experience NHS first hand'

'Spoons and Greggs don't make Rishi man of people - he must experience NHS first hand'

10 January 2023

Rishi Sunak must be open and up front as the NHS fights to survive - but he also needs to experience it for himself, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

'NHS is unaffordable luxury that needs to be broken up'

'NHS is unaffordable luxury that needs to be broken up'

10 January 2023

Secret Thinker says it's time to scrap sentimentality about the NHS and break it up before it's too late.

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