Kent's ageing population means we're going to need around 400 more GPs just to cope in another five years, a report out today reveals.

A hospital's under fire NHS trust has been praised for its "customer service" - despite remaining in special measures.

The parents of a poorly toddler are facing the heartbreaking prospect of saying goodbye after they met with doctors to discuss her end-of-life plan.

Disabled people and those with learning difficulties could be be subject to KCC's competitive bidding process, according to an industry insider.

Around 50 residents have met with NHS bosses to discuss how the Prime Minister’s Challenge Fund of £1.89m will improve health care in Dover.

Two hospitals and the trust which runs them have been told they all need to improve by the Chief Inspector of Hospitals.

Pioneering patient Roisin Kelleher has become the first person in the UK to receive life-saving treatment for cystic fibrosis.

Darent Valley bosses have agreed to extend visiting hours in a move that could also ease traffic congestion fears.

It's been revealed a new Kent hospital boss will earn £294,000 - more than double the Prime Minister's salary - and will only work a four-day week.

A single mum of two boys is pleading for help after being given the heartbreaking news she has terminal cancer.

A boy who was hospitalised with kidney failure was told it was caused by taking Nurofen aimed at children as young as three months.

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An expert in dealing with crisis-hit hospitals - including Mid-Staffs - has been appointed to run a Kent trust that is mired in special measures.

A massive 2,155 tons of wet wipes and other blockers - weighing the same as 718 hippos - are wreaking havoc in Kent's sewers.

When Ross Buggins fell mysteriously ill, it led to a frightening sequence of events and an attempt to hang himself.

When Joseph Miall was diagnosed with cerebral palsy aged two his parents feared he may never walk or talk, but the youngster has defied the odds.

A woman who claims she suffered beatings during her five years at a convent has vowed to seek justice.

A son claims his mother died in unnecessary pain and anguish because of poor hospital care.

A children's charity was forced to cut short care for some of its youngsters with life-limiting illnesses due to a virus.

Plans for 60 care and recovery suites at a health centre in Dover are being promised by MP Charlie Elphicke.