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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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Top nurse Cliff crowned 'leader of the year'

Top nurse Cliff crowned 'leader of the year'

01 November 2021

A consultant nurse and educationalist has been honoured for his work.

Nominate your Hospital Hero

Nominate your Hospital Hero

01 November 2021

In another challenging year for our hospital staff many have gone above and beyond and now's the chance to recognise their achievements.

The three Kent neighbourhoods with 40% not jabbed

The three Kent neighbourhoods with 40% not jabbed

30 October 2021

Latest figures show there are still some parts of the county where four in 10 people have not had the Covid vaccine.

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New provider named for GP walk-in service

New provider named for GP walk-in service

29 October 2021

Health bosses have named the provider who will take over from DMC Healthcare at a community hospital.

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Parents' grief 'prolonged' after baby's inquest adjourned

Parents' grief 'prolonged' after baby's inquest adjourned

28 October 2021

The parents of a three-day-old baby who died at a Kent hospital will have to wait another five months for their daughter's inquest.

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Lords renew pressure on MPs to clamp down on sewage discharges

Lords renew pressure on MPs to clamp down on sewage discharges

27 October 2021

Campaigners are rejoicing after the House of Lords voted again to place a legal duty on water firms to limit the amount of sewage pumped into the sea.

Birthday milestone for 106-year-old Julia

Birthday milestone for 106-year-old Julia

27 October 2021

One of the oldest people in Kent is celebrating her 106th birthday today.

MPs' sewage vote kicks up a stink - but what's it all about?

MPs' sewage vote kicks up a stink - but what's it all about?

26 October 2021

Campaigners have hit back after MPs voted against amending a bill that would put a legal duty on water firms to stop pouring sewage into waterways.

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'My baby might be alive if I was listened to'

'My baby might be alive if I was listened to'

25 October 2021

A heartbroken family are considering suing a hospital after only spending three days with their daughter, who was in a coma from her birth.

'Have awkward discussion about donating organs'

'Have awkward discussion about donating organs'

25 October 2021

A former teacher touched by tragedy has urged families to speak to each other about donating their organs and tissue.

Awards for the lockdown projects which helped save lives

Awards for the lockdown projects which helped save lives

25 October 2021

Projects that helped the public cope with life over lockdown have been celebrated at the Kent Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards.

Kent Covid patients up 43% - but 'NHS will cope this Christmas'

Kent Covid patients up 43% - but 'NHS will cope this Christmas'

24 October 2021

The number of hospital patients with Covid in Kent is up 43% in a week, but government advisers are confident the NHS will not be overwhelmed.

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'I ate my placenta and now I'm helping others do the same'

'I ate my placenta and now I'm helping others do the same'

23 October 2021

A mother who turned her placenta into pills has started a business offering mums the chance to reap perceived health benefits of consuming afterbirth.

Problems for patients as computer glitch hits surgery

Problems for patients as computer glitch hits surgery

21 October 2021

A large doctor's surgery has warned of service problems due to a major computer problem.

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New Delta variant under close watch as cases rise

New Delta variant under close watch as cases rise

21 October 2021

Cases of new variant AY4.2 are rising rapidly in England but what do we know already about the new Delta strain?

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What happens when you can't smell?

What happens when you can't smell?

20 October 2021

Many Covid-19 patients lost their power of smell in the pandemic. John Nurden discovers there's now help for anyone suffering from anosmia.

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