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'They told me it was a wonder drug - not infected blood'

'They told me it was a wonder drug - not infected blood'

24 October 2022

A man given infected blood during the NHS' biggest-ever scandal felt like he was 'living life with his shoelaces tied together', an inquest has heard.

Workers to vote on 'biggest ambulance strike for 30 years'

Workers to vote on 'biggest ambulance strike for 30 years'

24 October 2022

Kent ambulance workers are set to decide on whether to take industrial action over pay and staffing levels.

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Kent hospital Covid patients almost treble in a month

Kent hospital Covid patients almost treble in a month

23 October 2022

The number of people with Covid in the county's hospitals has almost trebled in a month following a spike in cases.

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Cases of serious flu rising fastest in young children

Cases of serious flu rising fastest in young children

21 October 2022

Flu cases and intensive care admissions are rising fastest in children under five prompting a warning to parents to get youngsters immunised.

Shocking stories of midwifery students revealed

Shocking stories of midwifery students revealed

20 October 2022

A KMTV documentary tells the alarming stories of midwifery students sent on placement with an under-fire hospitals trust.

Murky water gushes into sea at beauty spot

Murky water gushes into sea at beauty spot

20 October 2022

A "disgusting" video showing murky water gushing into the sea has sparked alarm.

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'This is my father, is this how it’s going to end?'

'This is my father, is this how it’s going to end?'

20 October 2022

A son has told of the moment he saved his dad's life as he encourages others to learn CPR as part of a campaign by the air ambulance.

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Broken bones, head injuries and choking risk at care home

Broken bones, head injuries and choking risk at care home

20 October 2022

A care quality report has rated a large care home where 84 elderly and vulnerable people live as 'inadequate' and revealed a myriad of failings.

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The £100m black market on our high street

The £100m black market on our high street

20 October 2022

EXCLUSIVE: An illegal industry is blighting one of the county's busiest high streets, an undercover KentOnline investigation has found.

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The human cost of the baby death scandal

The human cost of the baby death scandal

19 October 2022

Tens or potentially hundreds of families have been affected by the baby death scandal. These are their stories.

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Harrowing report reveals 45 baby deaths could have been prevented

Harrowing report reveals 45 baby deaths could have been prevented

19 October 2022

A damning report has slammed a hospital trust for failings in care after it was found at least 45 baby deaths could have been prevented.

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Part of Dartford Crossing closed after serious accident

Part of Dartford Crossing closed after serious accident

19 October 2022

A crash involving a van and a lorry caused miles of queues at the Dartford Crossing.

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Axed blood tests could return to hospital

Axed blood tests could return to hospital

14 October 2022

A controversial decision to scrap blood tests at a hospital could be reversed, after health bosses agreed to consider a new pilot scheme.

Thousands of ambulance workers to vote on strike action

Thousands of ambulance workers to vote on strike action

14 October 2022

Close to 20,000 ambulance workers, including many employed in Kent, will vote later this month over strike action, the GMB union has confirmed.

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'It's hard enough to get an appointment, and now they're merging'

'It's hard enough to get an appointment, and now they're merging'

14 October 2022

Two doctors surgeries are merging in a bid to improve services, but patients are hitting back at the decision saying it's 'ludicrous'.

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'Staff in tears' over nursing home inspection

'Staff in tears' over nursing home inspection

14 October 2022

Carers at a nursing home were left “in tears” after their facility was handed a damming inspection report demanding improvements across the board.

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Why is there an amber alert for blood stocks and can people help?

Why is there an amber alert for blood stocks and can people help?

13 October 2022

The NHS has issued an amber alert because of critically low levels of blood supplies but why is there a problem and how can people help?

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Air quality improves in all but one borough street

Air quality improves in all but one borough street

13 October 2022

Just one road in a borough now exceeds statutory air pollution levels as electric vehicles have an impact, says a council.

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Over 50s to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab

Over 50s to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab

13 October 2022

People aged 50 and over will be able to book a Covid-19 booster and flu jab from tomorrow as fears grow about rising infection rates ahead of winter.

'Thank you for saving our miracle baby'

'Thank you for saving our miracle baby'

12 October 2022

A mum has thanked hospital staff who saved the life of her “miracle baby” after he was born weighing less than a bag of sugar.

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