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Child in care of agency dies sparking Ofsted visit
09 September 2024The death of a child in the care of a foster agency sparked a visit from Ofsted.
Elderly patient was charged £18k for free care
08 September 2024Kent County Council has paid out almost £20,000 to a pensioner charged for years of care she should have had for free.
Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46
08 September 2024The family of a hardworking and loving dad have been left devastated after he suffered a heart attack and died aged just 46.
Plans to turn £1.65m boutique hotel into care home
06 September 2024A luxury hotel could be transformed into a care facility amid a huge predicted shortfall of beds in the area.
‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’
04 September 2024A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.
Nurse napped in eye mask leaving child patient in soiled bedding
03 September 2024A boy with complex health needs lay in urine-soiled sheets for five hours as his nurse dosed off during her shift.
Family’s devastation as 11-year-old’s rare cancer returns for third time
01 September 2024The parents of an 11-year-old girl whose rare cancer has returned for a third time say they have been left “devastated”.
‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’
31 August 2024A Polish man living in Kent has told how he launched a blood donation scheme to boost the reputation of fellow immigrants.
‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly
30 August 2024A private ambulance company that provided transport for NHS patients to reach hospital appointments has suddenly ceased trading.
Heat health alert issued as mercury could hit 31C
28 August 2024Forecasters predicting a temperature spike of more than 30C have triggered a heat health alert covering Kent.
Fundraiser for girl left with life-changing injuries after school bus and tractor crash
27 August 2024Grace Tutt has been left with life-changing injuries after her school bus was involved in an accident with a tractor.
Shopper ‘disgusted’ after finding ‘poo-like item’ in Sainsbury’s salad
27 August 2024A customer was left unable to eat for the rest of the day after she found a poo-like lump at the bottom of her supermarket salad.
Heartbroken swimming club ‘not giving up’ despite losing home
26 August 2024A swimming club with hundreds of members has vowed to stay afloat despite the sudden closure of its much-loved pool.
Memorial match to be held in honour of ‘incredible’ mum-of-three
24 August 2024The family of a mum-of-three who died four months after a rare cancer diagnosis are holding a charity memorial match.
Viral TikTok shows ‘grim’ McDonald’s kitchen
24 August 2024The fast-food chain has hit back after a TikTok showing “grim” conditions at a motorway services branch went viral.
Hospital records fastest ambulance handover times in country
23 August 2024A Kent hospital has recorded the shortest ambulance handover times in the country this summer.
‘Steroid cream for my eczema left me unable to work’
23 August 2024A gardener had to quit his job after suffering painful and unsightly side effects from coming off eczema steroid cream.
18-week-long ‘essential’ works to replace dangerous hospital cladding starts
22 August 2024Essential building work has started to replace external cladding on an emergency department building at risk of “fire spread”.
‘There is no justification’: Kent area among hotspots for asbestos-related cancer deaths
20 August 2024New figures have revealed an area in Kent ranks among the highest in the UK for male cancer deaths linked to suspected exposure at work.
GP surgery once named among worst in country rated ‘good’
20 August 2024A GP practice that was put in special measures twice has been rated “good” by the health watchdog.
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