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GP surgery pulled out of special measures

GP surgery pulled out of special measures

07 December 2022

A surgery previously rated 'inadequate' has been taken out of special measures following its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Second Kent school confirms Strep A cases

Second Kent school confirms Strep A cases

07 December 2022

Covid-like measures have been put in place at a school following more cases of Strep A being identified.

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'I feel no pain now – I cycled 30 miles on broken foot but didn't realise'

'I feel no pain now – I cycled 30 miles on broken foot but didn't realise'

07 December 2022

A nuclear submarine veteran was left with a rare condition which makes him feel no pain after suffering a stroke while sailing.

School warning after child in hospital with Strep A

School warning after child in hospital with Strep A

06 December 2022

A head teacher has issued a warning to parents after a pupil contracted Strep A, following a worrying number of serious cases in young children.

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Mum's TV dissection hailed as 'groundbreaking and poignant'

Mum's TV dissection hailed as 'groundbreaking and poignant'

06 December 2022

A television first which saw the body of a Kent woman dissected on Channel 4 has been praised by critics and viewers.

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Former doctor, 84, died from neglect on short-staffed hospital ward

Former doctor, 84, died from neglect on short-staffed hospital ward

05 December 2022

Hospital trust bosses have apologised after a former NHS consultant died as a result of neglect on a short-staffed hospital ward.

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The signs and symptoms of Strep A infection

The signs and symptoms of Strep A infection

05 December 2022

Parents are being told to trust their judgement if their child is unwell after the deaths of six children and a steep rise in Strep A infections.

Woman launches defibrillator campaign after friend's death

Woman launches defibrillator campaign after friend's death

05 December 2022

A woman whose friend suffered a cardiac arrest is urging workplaces to install defibrillators in a bid to save lives.

The care home bucking trend amid 'unprecedented' crisis

The care home bucking trend amid 'unprecedented' crisis

05 December 2022

A residential home seems to be beating the crisis engulfing Britain care sector while others could soon sink in the perfect storm.

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Mum loses son, 15, to cancer while fighting her own battle

Mum loses son, 15, to cancer while fighting her own battle

04 December 2022

A 15-year-old who died of cancer has been called a "true fighter" by his mum who has also had treatment for the disease.

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'I'm in excruciating pain every time I eat'

'I'm in excruciating pain every time I eat'

03 December 2022

A 25-year-old former "foodie" has told how she now suffers excruciating pain every time she eats.

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Unwell NHS manager wrongfully ousted from job

Unwell NHS manager wrongfully ousted from job

02 December 2022

A hospital trust wrongfully ousted a manager from her role after implying she was incompetent and 'not up to the challenge', a tribunal has heard.

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'I just want to see a doctor face-to-face'

'I just want to see a doctor face-to-face'

02 December 2022

A man has become so fed-up of struggling to get a face-to-face appointment with his GP that he staged a protest in the waiting room.

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Woman raising money for husband's ex after cancer diagnosis

Woman raising money for husband's ex after cancer diagnosis

02 December 2022

A woman hopes to raise £1,000 for her friend - who also happens to be her husband's ex-wife - after she was diagnosed with an incurable cancer.

Probe after mums unable to access gas and air pain relief

Probe after mums unable to access gas and air pain relief

30 November 2022

Hospital bosses will carry out an investigation after mothers in labour were unable to access gas and air pain relief.

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Appeal to help get yoga studio and vegan cafe off the ground

Appeal to help get yoga studio and vegan cafe off the ground

30 November 2022

A yoga instructor has set up a crowdfunder to raise money towards a 'home of wellness'.

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Parents told to stop using self-feeding pillows that could kill

Parents told to stop using self-feeding pillows that could kill

30 November 2022

An urgent safety alert has been issued for baby self-feeding pillows and parents are being urged to stop using them immediately.

Surge in number of under 5s very ill with flu prompts vaccine plea

Surge in number of under 5s very ill with flu prompts vaccine plea

30 November 2022

Health officials say they're increasingly concerned about the high numbers of children needing hospital treatment for flu while vaccine uptake falls.

'My daughter is disabled and no one knows why'

'My daughter is disabled and no one knows why'

30 November 2022

A mum says she's at a halt after her daughter's 'mystery illness' left her unable to walk.

Homecare agency given two warning notices

Homecare agency given two warning notices

29 November 2022

A homecare service is back in special measures after it "failed to ensure the safe care and treatment of people", according to a health watchdog.

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