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Woman 'doubled over in pain' turned away from A&E

Woman 'doubled over in pain' turned away from A&E

23 February 2020

A woman had to get a taxi to a London hospital after her local hospital turned her away, despite being in 'agony' after her surgery.

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Hospital preparing coronavirus assessment pod

Hospital preparing coronavirus assessment pod

21 February 2020

The finishing touches are being made on an isolation unit for patients with symptoms of a potentially deadly virus.

Fresh blow for stroke unit campaign

Fresh blow for stroke unit campaign

21 February 2020

A council leader says he's "vehemently disappointed" after a judge rejected a challenge against closing stroke units at hospitals in the county.

Campaigners lose stroke review bid

Campaigners lose stroke review bid

21 February 2020

The high court has ruled in favour of health bosses who plan to overhaul stroke services in Kent.

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Coronavirus cruise couple prepare to come home

Coronavirus cruise couple prepare to come home

21 February 2020

A couple from Kent who have been quarantined on a cruise ship for weeks are preparing to come home.

'Thank you for saving my life'

'Thank you for saving my life'

20 February 2020

A patient has thanked an off-duty hospital worker who performed life-saving CPR for seven minutes in the street.

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'Government must invest in training after baby death scandal'

'Government must invest in training after baby death scandal'

20 February 2020

A charity is calling for the government to invest millions of pounds into NHS maternity training amid a hospital trust's baby death scandal.

Ex-England manager delivers life-saving machine

Ex-England manager delivers life-saving machine

19 February 2020

Football legend Glenn Hoddle has visited Kent to deliver life-saving machine.

Special needs education 'still needs improving'

Special needs education 'still needs improving'

19 February 2020

Inspectors reviewing weaknesses in a children's special education needs and disability service say progress is being made to turn around the service.

Coronavirus scare sees staff sent home

Coronavirus scare sees staff sent home

18 February 2020

Staff at a travel firm were told to work from home after their colleague - who stopped in coronavirus-hit Taiwan - developed flu-like symptoms.

Is fruit really good for you?

Is fruit really good for you?

18 February 2020

We're always encouraging our children to eat fruit, but it may not be as healthy as we are made to believe.

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Nando's reopens after 'mouse' spotted

Nando's reopens after 'mouse' spotted

17 February 2020

A branch of a popular chicken chain was shut for a "deep clean" after a rodent was spotted inside the restaurant.

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Hospital prepares to fight coronavirus

Hospital prepares to fight coronavirus

17 February 2020

A hospital has explained how it is getting ready to help patients showing signs of the killer virus as further advice is issued to protect people.

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Prostate cancer tests more comfortable thanks to new chair

Prostate cancer tests more comfortable thanks to new chair

17 February 2020

Men having tests for prostate cancer should have a more comfortable experience in future, thanks to a donation to Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

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KCC to ditch 'gas-guzzling' cars

KCC to ditch 'gas-guzzling' cars

14 February 2020

The county council plans to switch to electric cars in an attempt to reduce its carbon footprint.

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'My miraculous recovery from septic shock'

'My miraculous recovery from septic shock'

14 February 2020

A fisherman who was given only a 40% chance of survival after developing septic shock has shared his story.

ITV to air last hours of celebrity chef's life

ITV to air last hours of celebrity chef's life

14 February 2020

A show dedicated to the memory of Kent chef Gary Rhodes, who died aged 59 last year, will be shown on Saturday.

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Dad's fears for son on 'coronavirus cruise'

Dad's fears for son on 'coronavirus cruise'

13 February 2020

A Kent dad says he fears for his son's safety after 100 tourists were thrown off his cruise amid coronavirus fears.

15 'preventable' baby deaths in maternity scandal

15 'preventable' baby deaths in maternity scandal

13 February 2020

The chief executive of an hospital trust has said that there could be 15 cases of preventable baby deaths.

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Independent inquiry into under-fire maternity units

Independent inquiry into under-fire maternity units

13 February 2020

An independent investigation of maternity units at the centre of the baby death scandal will be carried out.

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