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Dramatic rescue as casualty ‘trapped in mud’ at harbour
04 October 2024A major emergency response was launched to rescue a person trapped in mud.
New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients
03 October 2024A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.
Kent town chosen to launch new illegal vape sales clampdown
02 October 2024A nationwide initiative tackling issues around underage vaping and illegal sales is being piloted in Kent.
Warning after figures show 50,000 living with sight loss in Kent
02 October 2024An optician has warned people to watch out for their eye health after recent figures showed sight loss is set to rise in the county.
Coroner orders hospital bosses to take action after teacher’s ‘avoidable’ death
01 October 2024A hospital trust has been told to take action following the “avoidable” death of a primary school teacher.
‘I got maggots in my foot during stay in hospital’
01 October 2024A pensioner has described the “horrible” moment she discovered her foot was infested with maggots seven days into her stay at a hospital.
‘Living with a stammer is a daily struggle – it can leave me in agony’
01 October 2024A 24-year-old, who has had a stammer for her whole talking life, has spoken out about the daily struggles that she faces.
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.
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