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'My gran died on the floor in agony after five-hour ambulance wait'

'My gran died on the floor in agony after five-hour ambulance wait'

21 September 2022

The family of a 91-year-old who died on the floor in agony after waiting hours for an ambulance have described her ordeal as "heartbreaking".

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The Kent neighbourhoods nearly clear of Covid

The Kent neighbourhoods nearly clear of Covid

18 September 2022

New cases of Covid-19 have virtually disappeared from dozens of neighbourhoods in Kent as the county's infection rate continues to drop.

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Will Truss back new super hospital?

Will Truss back new super hospital?

18 September 2022

Campaigners from opposing sides of the east Kent healthcare shake-up are vying for support from the new Prime Minister.

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'If I had the choice, I'd stay open'

'If I had the choice, I'd stay open'

15 September 2022

A Kent GP said he would choose to stay open on the day of the Queen's funeral, but explained why it's not possible.

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'In four days we went from a broken arm to her fighting for her life'

'In four days we went from a broken arm to her fighting for her life'

15 September 2022

A little girl who went to the doctor after injuring her arm falling off her scooter found herself fighting for her life on chemo just days later.

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Distress for families as baby deaths scandal report delayed

Distress for families as baby deaths scandal report delayed

15 September 2022

Families have spoken of their "angst" after a report into baby deaths at a hospital trust was delayed just days before it was due to be published.

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Award-winning device helps detect early signs of cancer

Award-winning device helps detect early signs of cancer

14 September 2022

An invention which could help with the early detection of breast cancer has won a design award.

'I felt a crushing pain in my chest but tried to continue cycling'

'I felt a crushing pain in my chest but tried to continue cycling'

14 September 2022

A dad-of-three who had an unexpected heart attack while on a bike ride is now taking on a 61-mile cycling challenge.

Boy breaks hip on monkey bars on first day at school

Boy breaks hip on monkey bars on first day at school

14 September 2022

An 11-year-old who broke his hip when he fell off newly-installed monkey bars on his first day of school has been diagnosed with a rare condition.

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'I was able to say get the cancer out because I got checked early'

'I was able to say get the cancer out because I got checked early'

13 September 2022

A prostate cancer survivor diagnosed three years ago says the death of Bill Turnbull has encouraged him to urge men to get checked for the disease.

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Five million more patients can now book Covid booster jabs

Five million more patients can now book Covid booster jabs

12 September 2022

Five million more people can now book a Covid-19 autumn booster vaccine, including over 65s and pregnant women.

'Eye flickering turned out to be rare cancer strain'

'Eye flickering turned out to be rare cancer strain'

12 September 2022

Leigh Proctor passed away from a rare strain of cancer – and now her family are trying to spread awareness.

'They've taken away my mother's freedom'

'They've taken away my mother's freedom'

11 September 2022

A son who cares for his 95-year-old mother says he's baffled by a housing company's decision not to allow him to have a fob to access her home.

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Car crashes into hospital entrance

Car crashes into hospital entrance

08 September 2022

A driver has reportedly been taken to accident and emergency after driving through the front of a hospital entrance.

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Viral vaccine claims target pregnant women ahead of booster roll out

Viral vaccine claims target pregnant women ahead of booster roll out

07 September 2022

Health officials say the Covid-19 jab is safe in pregnancy and advice hasn't changed, as outdated social media post spreads ahead of booster roll-out.

Bakery closing despite efforts to improve hygiene rating

Bakery closing despite efforts to improve hygiene rating

05 September 2022

A popular town centre bakery is set to shut down after it received a zero hygiene rating - despite the owners saying an improved score is imminent.

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'Hideous' plans for old hospital site 'another prison for old people'

'Hideous' plans for old hospital site 'another prison for old people'

05 September 2022

Designs for a "monolithic" care home and private houses at the derelict site of a former hospital have been blasted as "unacceptable" and "appalling".

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Kent midwife crisis as trainees’ course suddenly axed

Kent midwife crisis as trainees’ course suddenly axed

01 September 2022

Exclusive: Dozens of students cannot start their midwifery courses at a Kent university amid concerns over trainees working unsupervised.

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Medics braced for surge in asthma attacks as classrooms reopen

Medics braced for surge in asthma attacks as classrooms reopen

31 August 2022

Children with asthma are more at risk of an attack in September, says a charity, which is asking parents to be vigilant as schools reopen.

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'My baby would be alive if it wasn't for midwives' incompetence'

'My baby would be alive if it wasn't for midwives' incompetence'

30 August 2022

A mother whose baby died three days after being born has hit out at the care she received while in labour.

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