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New stroke unit opens at hospital
30 September 2024The specialist centre is the second to open in Kent and has the capacity to care for 800 patients a year.
Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening
29 September 2024A mother is furious after her adult son with learning disabilities was told by cinema staff that he can’t attend a screening for toddlers.
‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’
29 September 2024A mum whose daughter choked at nursery is raising money to equip childcare settings with life-saving anti-choking device.
Patients at risk and staff run ragged at ‘inadequate’ care home
28 September 2024A care home has been placed in special measures after being rated “inadequate” by the health watchdog.
‘He thought he just needed rest - then he was put in a coma’
26 September 2024A loving wife has re-lived the harrowing moments after her husband developed sepsis and the devastating impact it has had on his life.
Work on delayed health facility ‘progressing well’
25 September 2024The construction of a new health facility that aims to speed up the process of patients being diagnosed is “progressing well”, despite delays.
‘Doctors thought my daughter had autism but Google led me to her real diagnosis’
25 September 2024A mum-of-two who only discovered her daughter had a rare genetic disorder after Googling her symptoms is now raising awareness of the condition.
‘People blamed my hormones - but I just knew something was wrong with him’
24 September 2024A mum is urging other parents to trust their instincts when it comes to their children’s health after her son was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Mum saves son, 2, from choking to death on coin using special device
23 September 2024A mum has told how she was able to save her son’s life with a special anti-choking device after he put a penny in his mouth.
Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east
22 September 2024A restriction on the movement of farm animals has been extended further after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.
Dentist promises 6k extra NHS appointments a year if expansion bid approved
22 September 2024A dentist looking to tackle the ‘massive demand’ for care and a long waiting list is hoping to expand into a residential property next door.
‘My child is horrendously out of control but I can’t get any help’
22 September 2024A dad is desperate to get his uncontrollable seven-year-old off a years-long waiting list for a behaviour clinic before he harms someone.
Family’s comfort after woman’s tragic choking death
20 September 2024A family has shared how they found comfort in organ donation after their loved one died from choking on a marshmallow.
Cutting children’s centre funding shows ‘lack of understanding’
20 September 2024A letter warning of the “negative impact” of cuts to “crucial” children’s centre services has been sent to Kent County Council.
Patient with ‘substance’ on skin sparks hospital closure
19 September 2024A hospital has cancelled appointments after having to shut its minor injuries unit after a patient arrived with a “substance” on their skin.
'My home is just ruined’: Pensioner’s flat blighted by regular water leaks
18 September 2024A pensioner has spoken of her “terrible” ordeal trying to live in a rented home which regularly floods and finding herself “ankle-deep in water”.
New care home to create 100 jobs
17 September 2024The opening date of a new 70-bed care home, set to create dozens of jobs, has been revealed.
‘My chest felt like it was ready to pop - I was having a heart attack at 33’
16 September 2024A dad-of-three says his life has completely changed after he had a heart attack while playing in a charity football match.
High street ‘legend’ given just weeks to live
14 September 2024The family of a popular business owner who has been told he has just weeks left to live say he will be “missed by everyone”.
‘A country without the need for foodbanks is the vision’
13 September 2024As part of National Foodbank Day a charity showcased messages from people explaining the hardship they face.
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