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'Until it's a reality, you can't understand the devastation'

'Until it's a reality, you can't understand the devastation'

17 May 2021

A leading charity has slammed 'decades of underfunding' as it demands action be taken to avert a care crisis.

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Thirty-somethings rush to get jabs

Thirty-somethings rush to get jabs

16 May 2021

A surge in vaccination bookings for those in their 30s has been declared as the over 50s' second jab date is brought forward.

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'Part of me doesn't want lockdown to end'

'Part of me doesn't want lockdown to end'

15 May 2021

Ahead of lockdown easing on Monday, our reporter opens up about his anxieties over a return to 'normal' - and finds out he is not alone.

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Baby milk shortages causing concern

Baby milk shortages causing concern

14 May 2021

Worried parents are struggling to get their hands on two particular types of infant formula milk because of a nationwide shortage.

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Parents invited to 'much-needed' virtual playgroup

Parents invited to 'much-needed' virtual playgroup

14 May 2021

Parents can join two virtual stay-and-play sessions, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week, to help boost confidence for real-life groups.

Free period products at supermarket

Free period products at supermarket

13 May 2021

Women and girls can collect free sanitary items from a supermarket thanks to a discreet scheme being rolled out to help tackle period poverty.

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Let's talk about death

Let's talk about death

13 May 2021

It's a tough subject, but Covid has taught us we should talk about what's important to us in the final days of our lives.

'Suicide leaves other people struggling with their own mental health'

'Suicide leaves other people struggling with their own mental health'

13 May 2021

A new mental health support group has been set up in the county to help the bereaved cope with the aftermath of suicide.

Covid jabs for under 40s from tomorrow

Covid jabs for under 40s from tomorrow

12 May 2021

People aged 38 and 39 are expected to be offered their first covid injection from tomorrow.

'Tommy would have been so proud'

'Tommy would have been so proud'

12 May 2021

An organisation set up by a mum dedicated to helping people struggling with their mental health after her son took his life has reached a milestone.

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

11 May 2021

A new study has revealed thousands of school age children have been identified as obese in the county.

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'Don't pass on your pain to your loved ones, you're not alone'

'Don't pass on your pain to your loved ones, you're not alone'

11 May 2021

A footballer has shared his story and battle with severe depression, anxiety and PTSD following the death of his brother in 2017.

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Baby loses eyesight after rare eye cancer

Baby loses eyesight after rare eye cancer

08 May 2021

A mum whose baby daughter lost her eyesight after a rare cancer is urging fellow parents to be aware of the signs so they can save a child's life.

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Three areas in Kent see 70% of people get first dose

Three areas in Kent see 70% of people get first dose

07 May 2021

Covid-19 cases and vaccinations took a slight dip this week as under-40s are offered an alternative vaccine following blood clot fears.

Two Kent hospitals' emergency departments still 'require improvements'

Two Kent hospitals' emergency departments still 'require improvements'

07 May 2021

While some improvements have been made, the CQC says two health facilities need to do more.

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Dad left disabled after A&E staff fail to X-ray broken hip

Dad left disabled after A&E staff fail to X-ray broken hip

06 May 2021

A former labourer has been compensated with £80,000 from a health trust after medics failed to X-ray his fractured hip after a 15ft fall.

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New blood-test booking system introduced at hospital

New blood-test booking system introduced at hospital

06 May 2021

Health bosses are introducing a book-only system for blood tests at a hospital after complaints patients had to queue outside in the cold and wet.

Boy rushed to ICU with rare Covid-linked condition

Boy rushed to ICU with rare Covid-linked condition

06 May 2021

A worried mum has urged parents not to get complacent after her five-year-old son was admitted to hospital with a rare illness caused by Covid-19.

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Inspectors return to under-pressure hospital

Inspectors return to under-pressure hospital

06 May 2021

Care Quality Commission inspectors have returned to a hospital just as its new chief executive begins work there.

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The two Kent districts with no Covid deaths since February

The two Kent districts with no Covid deaths since February

03 May 2021

New figures show the number of people dying with Covid in Kent has fallen by more than 80% in a month.

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