Home   Categories   Grid

Kent Covid patient numbers fall for first time in five weeks

Kent Covid patient numbers fall for first time in five weeks

13 November 2021

The number of people with Covid in Kent's hospitals has fallen, and so too has the virus' infection rate.

6

‘I lost 10st in lockdown after ditching Haribo and biscuits’

‘I lost 10st in lockdown after ditching Haribo and biscuits’

13 November 2021

A construction worker who ballooned up to 26st while gorging on junk food has undergone a dramatic transformation and become a bodybuilder.

6

'I watched as paramedics performed CPR on me'

'I watched as paramedics performed CPR on me'

12 November 2021

A man in cardiac arrest watched on as paramedics gave him chest compressions in a 'unique' case of CPR.

Concerns NHS worker died after catching Covid at hospital

Concerns NHS worker died after catching Covid at hospital

11 November 2021

An inquest has been held into the death of a hospital worker who died last Christmas after catching Covid-19.

12

Care home staff must be vaccinated from today

Care home staff must be vaccinated from today

11 November 2021

Care home staff must be fully vaccinated from today, with the issue splitting opinion and threatening to cause a staffing crisis.

71

'The trolls can get very personal'

'The trolls can get very personal'

09 November 2021

TikTok and Instagram stars share their top tips for dealing with online bullies on Social Media Kindness Day.

35

'It's not going to cure her or bring her back, but will give her more time'

'It's not going to cure her or bring her back, but will give her more time'

09 November 2021

A mum given just six months to live is raising funds for treatment to give her a chance to see her little boys grow.

8

Covid patients at highest level since March

Covid patients at highest level since March

08 November 2021

The number of Covid patients at Kent's largest hospitals trust is at its highest level since March.

26

Emotional moment fire crews help terminally-ill man get outside

Emotional moment fire crews help terminally-ill man get outside

06 November 2021

A terminally-ill man was helped down his steps by the fire service as he left his house for only the second time since the Covid pandemic struck.

5

Trial of revolutionary cancer test begins in Kent

Trial of revolutionary cancer test begins in Kent

05 November 2021

A life-saving blood test which can detect 50 different types of cancer, often before symptoms appear, is being trialled in the county.

Three unsafe care homes shut down after 'distressing' revelations

Three unsafe care homes shut down after 'distressing' revelations

05 November 2021

Three failing Kent care homes branded unsafe have been shut down after inspectors discovered evidence of abuse at the sites.

1

Patients can no longer get blood tests at hospital

Patients can no longer get blood tests at hospital

05 November 2021

Patients are upset after health bosses confirmed blood tests will no longer be held at a hospital, with GPs now taking the service back in-house.

1

'A bloke on the bus was saying Covid was rubbish – I wanted to punch his lights out'

'A bloke on the bus was saying Covid was rubbish – I wanted to punch his lights out'

05 November 2021

KentOnline took to the streets in one of the least vaccinated parts of Kent to hear how – and why – the Covid jab is still dividing opinion.

104

First aid warning ahead of firework night

First aid warning ahead of firework night

05 November 2021

St John Ambulance which expects more people than ever to attend private fireworks events, has released some first aid advice ahead of Bonfire Night.

1

Campaigners lose fight as stroke units closures confirmed

Campaigners lose fight as stroke units closures confirmed

04 November 2021

The health secretary has confirmed half of Kent's six stroke units will close and be replaced by new "hyper acute" centres despite fierce opposition.

26

'Having a stroke as a baby won't stop my girl living life to the full'

'Having a stroke as a baby won't stop my girl living life to the full'

04 November 2021

A mum says her world fell apart when told her baby had suffered a stroke but seven years on she's determined her daughter will live her best life.

1

Islanders face 128-mile journey for Covid jab

Islanders face 128-mile journey for Covid jab

04 November 2021

People in part of Kent wanting a booster jab have found 'the only way is Essex' as the 'nearest' bookable clinic is a three-hour drive away.

23

Patients urged to help keep A&E clear

Patients urged to help keep A&E clear

02 November 2021

A hospital trust is urging patients to use the right service for their needs to avoid clogging up the emergency department after a busy period.

4

Covid testing centre hours slashed despite rising infection rate

Covid testing centre hours slashed despite rising infection rate

02 November 2021

Opening hours have been reduced at Covid testing sites despite soaring infection rates, sparking an outcry from staff.

4

'The children don't have time to wait'

'The children don't have time to wait'

02 November 2021

Parents battling for improved access to medicinal cannabis to treat children with epileptic seizures are making their point at Parliament today.

13
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More