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'Her memory mustn't be dishonoured by blame or bitterness'

'Her memory mustn't be dishonoured by blame or bitterness'

15 May 2022

A widower whose wife died after mistakes were made at a Kent hospital said she wouldn't want anyone to be blamed for her death.

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The neighbourhoods where Covid cases are rising

The neighbourhoods where Covid cases are rising

14 May 2022

Coronavirus infection rates have gone above the national average in nearly half of Kent's districts, but daily UK cases continue to fall.

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Mental health patient sent 240 miles amid 'crisis'

Mental health patient sent 240 miles amid 'crisis'

13 May 2022

A mental health patient was sent 240 miles for treatment as the county is engulfed in an "unrelenting crisis".

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Dad struck down by rare illness after Covid

Dad struck down by rare illness after Covid

13 May 2022

A "fit and healthy" man was left totally paralysed and unable to breathe after being struck down by a rare illness after he contracted Covid.

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The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

13 May 2022

As cancer patient and campaigner Deborah James says she's stopping active treatment, what are the signs of bowel cancer to look out for?

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Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

13 May 2022

Pollen levels are expected to be high this weekend as temperatures rise, prompting a warning for sufferers, while a shortage of medicines continues.

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A day in the life of an 'angel'

A day in the life of an 'angel'

12 May 2022

To mark International Nurses' Day, our reporter visited one of the county's biggest hospitals to spend time on a busy ward.

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Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

10 May 2022

Two new Omicron strains are causing a rise in Covid-19 cases in South Africa and UK health officials are watching closely.

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Possible link between dogs and rise in hepatitis cases in children being explored

Possible link between dogs and rise in hepatitis cases in children being explored

09 May 2022

Health officials investigating a sudden spike in hepatitis cases in children are exploring whether there is any possible link to the family pet.

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Teen's month-long wait for lifesaving op at Guy's hospital

Teen's month-long wait for lifesaving op at Guy's hospital

06 May 2022

A teen who suffered a collapsed lung has been stuck in hospital for a month waiting to be transferred to a specialist in London for a lifesaving op.

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Hero police officer stops little girl choking to death

Hero police officer stops little girl choking to death

04 May 2022

A mum has told how a heroic off-duty police officer saved her young daughter's life as she choked on a snack.

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'In my head life was over, I was putting myself in a box'

'In my head life was over, I was putting myself in a box'

04 May 2022

A dad diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease aged just 35 has spoken out and started a "bucket list" to help raise vital funds and inspire others.

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Five-year gender clinic wait causing 'mental health crisis'

Five-year gender clinic wait causing 'mental health crisis'

03 May 2022

Gender-diverse people now have to wait five years for initial gender clinic appointment, sparking fears the mental health impact is being overlooked.

MP raises cannabis fight in Commons

MP raises cannabis fight in Commons

02 May 2022

A Kent MP has spoken in parliament about a mother's campaign to have access to NHS funded medical cannabis for her epileptic daughter.

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Miles, 14, 'still fighting' after leg amputation

Miles, 14, 'still fighting' after leg amputation

29 April 2022

Friends and family are rallying round a sports-mad 14-year-old who has undergone a full leg amputation as he continues to battle cancer.

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Public appeal to honour nursing staff

Public appeal to honour nursing staff

27 April 2022

Hospital bosses are hoping the public will help them mark two key dates next month.

Dad, 32, out of hospital after three-month Covid battle

Dad, 32, out of hospital after three-month Covid battle

27 April 2022

A previously healthy man left fighting for his life after contracting Covid while unvaccinated is urging people to take the virus seriously.

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New £14m critical care unit opens in hospital

New £14m critical care unit opens in hospital

27 April 2022

One of Kent's hospitals has opened a new multimillion pound critical care unit.

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Health chiefs probe 'credibility' of ‘super’ hospital plans for city

Health chiefs probe 'credibility' of ‘super’ hospital plans for city

27 April 2022

Controversial plans to transform hospital services in east Kent are being reviewed by NHS leaders.

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Covid vaccination hub boosted shopping centre's trade

Covid vaccination hub boosted shopping centre's trade

25 April 2022

It has been revealed that a shopping centre due to get a £10m medical hub saw its trade boosted by those going to have their Covid vaccines.

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