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'You don’t have to be old to get cancer'

'You don’t have to be old to get cancer'

14 October 2019

A man who was diagnosed with cancer aged 24 has shared his story to warn other young, fit men.

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A&E worker fined while having surgery

A&E worker fined while having surgery

11 October 2019

An A&E worker was slapped with two parking tickets after falling ill at work and being rushed for emergency surgery.

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Stranded aunt will fly home after pay-out win

Stranded aunt will fly home after pay-out win

10 October 2019

A sick woman stranded thousands of miles away will fly home after an insurance company performed a u-turn over a six-figure pay-out.

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Teen course teaches coping skills for mental health problems

Teen course teaches coping skills for mental health problems

10 October 2019

A mental health charity has launched a new course to help young people concerned for their mental health.

How Kent is marking World Mental Health Day

How Kent is marking World Mental Health Day

10 October 2019

It's time to talk about mental illness, say health experts. These are the ways you can get help for yourself or a loved one.

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'Brilliant' young artist failed by the NHS

'Brilliant' young artist failed by the NHS

08 October 2019

The suicide of a "brilliant" young artist could forever change how the NHS treats mental health cases involving students.

Brave teen's award from Prince Harry

Brave teen's award from Prince Harry

06 October 2019

A teenager's remarkable bravery after overcoming a rare illness will be recognised at a star-studded awards ceremony backed by Prince Harry.

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Teen rescued after cliff fall

Teen rescued after cliff fall

05 October 2019

An 18-year-old was airlifted to safety after slipping from a notorious cliff-top.

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'Hotel' for dementia patients opens

'Hotel' for dementia patients opens

05 October 2019

A facility which offers respite care for dementia patients has opened as part of a pan-European research project.

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Anger at mouldy naan bread

Anger at mouldy naan bread

04 October 2019

A shopper bought some naan bread for her niece but was disgusted to find it was mouldy.

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'Fantastic' new running track approved

'Fantastic' new running track approved

04 October 2019

Plans to create a new athletics track, along with a facility for field events, in Kent have been approved.

KFC decision due today

KFC decision due today

03 October 2019

A decision on whether an old Oast House will be transformed into a KFC will be made tonight.

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Boris' hospital claim downplayed

Boris' hospital claim downplayed

02 October 2019

The Department of Health has said there are no immediate plans for a hospital in Kent despite what the Prime Minister said yesterday.

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'It feels like I'm being stabbed'

'It feels like I'm being stabbed'

02 October 2019

An appeal has been launched to help a woman who has been left in pain for 10 years.

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Turnaround for care home

Turnaround for care home

01 October 2019

A care home once failing in all areas has now received 'Good' ratings across the board from the health watchdog.

Boris Johnson says Kent will get new hospital

Boris Johnson says Kent will get new hospital

01 October 2019

The Prime Minister says one of 40 “new hospitals” the government plans to build will be in Kent.

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Care home staff sacked after abuse

Care home staff sacked after abuse

27 September 2019

Inspectors have downgraded a care home after video emerged of a resident being mistreated.

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Revealed: Number of complaints against GPs

Revealed: Number of complaints against GPs

26 September 2019

Figures have revealed the number of complaints made against Kent GPs in the last year — but one GP is not surprised by the number.

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Councillors accuse health bosses of secrecy over dementia plans

Councillors accuse health bosses of secrecy over dementia plans

26 September 2019

Ex-Strictly judge Arlene Phillips joins fight to save violent dementia unit as ex-council leader accuses health chiefs of lack of transparency.

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Staff shortages hit antenatal visits

Staff shortages hit antenatal visits

25 September 2019

The latest figures show KCC has carried out only 33% of 4,000 face-to-face antenatal appointments due.

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