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Hospital visiting hours could be extended

Hospital visiting hours could be extended

07 February 2025

Visiting times at a hospital could be extended under plans being consulted on by an NHS trust.

More than six million people are living with prediabetes in the UK… but what is it?

More than six million people are living with prediabetes in the UK… but what is it?

06 February 2025

Experts warn of a hidden health crisis and why the Government must act now.

‘I lost 6st in two months – weight-loss jabs are life-changing’

‘I lost 6st in two months – weight-loss jabs are life-changing’

06 February 2025

A charity boss who once tipped the scales at more than 28st says weight-loss injections have changed the way he thinks about food.

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Decision time for plans to build 50 homes and medical centre

Decision time for plans to build 50 homes and medical centre

04 February 2025

Plans to convert a former Catholic primary school into homes and a medical centre have been recommended for approval despite hundreds of objections.

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‘Children should not have to battle gatekeepers to get mental health help’

‘Children should not have to battle gatekeepers to get mental health help’

03 February 2025

We speak to the organisation set up by parents whose son died by suicide that is helping young people before they reach crisis point.

Hospital boss quits to take on new role

Hospital boss quits to take on new role

03 February 2025

The chief executive of a Kent hospital trust is leaving the organisation to take on a new role.

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Parents praise hospital after 'rollercoaster' birth of 1.5lb baby

Parents praise hospital after 'rollercoaster' birth of 1.5lb baby

03 February 2025

A couple have faced ‘sleepless nights’ and a ‘rollercoaster journey’ after their baby boy was born three months early weighing just 1.5lb.

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Nominate a ‘hero’ hospital worker deserving of award

Nominate a ‘hero’ hospital worker deserving of award

03 February 2025

The annual Hospital Hero Award is back and readers are being asked to put forward someone deserving of recognition who goes above and beyond.

The people helping our children in crisis in A&E

The people helping our children in crisis in A&E

03 February 2025

Children as young as 10 are coming to A&E due to self-harm or a suicide attempt - we speak to the people who are there to meet them.

‘Hospital gave my son 10 times the prescription dosage - but here’s why I’m helping them’

‘Hospital gave my son 10 times the prescription dosage - but here’s why I’m helping them’

02 February 2025

A dad whose baby son was prescribed medication strong enough for an 11-stone child is hoping to help make changes at a hospital department.

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NHS health centre and 17 flats to replace vacant land next to primary school

NHS health centre and 17 flats to replace vacant land next to primary school

01 February 2025

A new four-storey building featuring an NHS health centre and 17 homes could be built on a vacant plot of land.

Mum thanks hospital staff for saving baby’s life

Mum thanks hospital staff for saving baby’s life

31 January 2025

A grateful mum has thanked the doctors who saved her baby daughter’s life when she was rushed into hospital after a seizure.

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Health watchdog takes action against GP practice with more than 7,000 patients

Health watchdog takes action against GP practice with more than 7,000 patients

31 January 2025

A health centre has been rated inadequate and the practice provider suspended after the Care Quality Commission found “widespread shortfalls”.

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Children’s charity eyes move into former GP surgery

Children’s charity eyes move into former GP surgery

30 January 2025

A charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people wants to expand - into the building next door.

Survey uncovers ‘toxic environment’ and ‘boys’ club’ at ambulance trust

Survey uncovers ‘toxic environment’ and ‘boys’ club’ at ambulance trust

30 January 2025

A damning survey has been told of bullying and discrimination towards female employees at the ambulance service which serves Kent.

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Village in uproar over ‘ludicrous’ decision to close doctors’ surgery

Village in uproar over ‘ludicrous’ decision to close doctors’ surgery

30 January 2025

A petition has been set up calling for a medical practice to rethink its decision to close a village’s only surgery.

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Hospital still waiting for watchdog report a year after visit by inspectors

Hospital still waiting for watchdog report a year after visit by inspectors

28 January 2025

The A&E department at Kent’s biggest hospital is one of 500 services nationwide waiting long-term for important reports from the health watchdog.

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‘Our family will never get over her death - people need to know the symptoms of sepsis’

‘Our family will never get over her death - people need to know the symptoms of sepsis’

27 January 2025

A grandad has shared the heartbreak of losing his granddaughter to sepsis and says it is something the family will “never get over”.

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Greggs recalling popular product after error sparks ‘health risk’ warning

Greggs recalling popular product after error sparks ‘health risk’ warning

26 January 2025

Greggs is recalling one of its most popular products after a packaging error deemed it a “possible health risk”.

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Hospital to build hundreds more car parking spaces as patient numbers rocket

Hospital to build hundreds more car parking spaces as patient numbers rocket

26 January 2025

A hospital has been given planning permission to create a second car park to cope with a huge rise in the number of patients it treats.

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