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‘We were not assured that people were safe or protected’

‘We were not assured that people were safe or protected’

04 March 2025

A home care service has been put in special measures following a damning report by inspectors.

‘I’m the doctor featured in latest Netflix series – this is what really happened’

‘I’m the doctor featured in latest Netflix series – this is what really happened’

04 March 2025

A doctor who helped bring justice to victims of the biggest cases of child poisonings has spoken to KentOnline about being featured in a new show.

‘It’s easier to win the lottery than get an NHS dental contract here’

‘It’s easier to win the lottery than get an NHS dental contract here’

03 March 2025

Bosses at a new dental practice say they are being stymied in attempts to secure an NHS contract, despite a huge need for appointments locally.

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‘It’s just wrong - the blue badge system is letting cancer patients down’

‘It’s just wrong - the blue badge system is letting cancer patients down’

02 March 2025

A cancer sufferer refused a blue badge because her diagnosis isn’t classed as an “enduring disability” is calling for a change to the rules.

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Kent hospitals pay out £38m after surgery errors

Kent hospitals pay out £38m after surgery errors

24 February 2025

NHS trusts across the county have forked out millions after hundreds of claims related to surgery errors, it has been revealed.

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Parents ‘forever grateful’ to ambulance crews after baby born on roadside

Parents ‘forever grateful’ to ambulance crews after baby born on roadside

24 February 2025

The parents of a baby born on the roadside have thanked the ambulance crew that came to their aid.

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‘I almost died from flesh-eating disease’

‘I almost died from flesh-eating disease’

22 February 2025

A dad who spent 170 days in hospital fighting a flesh-eating disease says he’s got a second chance at life despite suffering life-changing injuries.

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‘I've had incurable cancer for almost 10 years - but wonderful trial is keeping me alive'

‘I've had incurable cancer for almost 10 years - but wonderful trial is keeping me alive'

21 February 2025

A grandmother diagnosed with an incurable cancer almost a decade ago has praised a “wonderful” new clinical trial for keeping her symptoms at bay.

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‘Health watchdog is killing care homes - they are not seeing the good’

‘Health watchdog is killing care homes - they are not seeing the good’

21 February 2025

The manager of a care home slapped with a ‘requires improvement’ rating has accused the health watchdog of “killing” homes and “not seeing the good”.

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Dad-of-four, 39, given ‘crushing’ news he has just 18 months to live

Dad-of-four, 39, given ‘crushing’ news he has just 18 months to live

20 February 2025

A 39-year-old dad-of-four has been told he has just 18 months to live as the cancer he hoped he had defeated has returned and spread.

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The ‘smoke-free’ spaces being introduced across Kent

The ‘smoke-free’ spaces being introduced across Kent

19 February 2025

New smoke-free areas are set to be introduced in six Kent districts this year - but there are concerns over a lack of enforcement.

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Construction of ‘office block’ care home begins despite ‘safety’ fears

Construction of ‘office block’ care home begins despite ‘safety’ fears

18 February 2025

Work is finally underway to demolish two detached houses and replace them with a 64-bed care home labelled ‘an office block on a business park’.

‘It’s a life-saver’: Jools Holland chats robotic surgery with patients

‘It’s a life-saver’: Jools Holland chats robotic surgery with patients

18 February 2025

The Kent musical icon has helped a hospital mark its one-year anniversary of adopting a “life saving” surgical robot.

GP closure branded ‘drastic’ as thousands sign petition against it

GP closure branded ‘drastic’ as thousands sign petition against it

18 February 2025

More than 2,000 people are calling for a medical practice to reconsider closing down its village’s GP surgery as community leaders seek answers.

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Two GP surgeries to merge to form ‘supergroup’ in Kent town

Two GP surgeries to merge to form ‘supergroup’ in Kent town

18 February 2025

A pair of GP surgeries are merging to form a “supergroup” for patients in their town in a bid to improve services and access to appointments.

‘I had a hip replacement at 10am and was back home by 4.30pm’

‘I had a hip replacement at 10am and was back home by 4.30pm’

18 February 2025

A mum who has had a groundbreaking new form of hip surgery has described the "incredible" feeling of being home within six hours of the procedure.

Man reunited with nurse who saved life after cardiac arrest at shops

Man reunited with nurse who saved life after cardiac arrest at shops

18 February 2025

A 78-year-old man has met the paramedics and off-duty nurse who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest while out with his wife.

‘Schools demanding doctor’s note for pupils with colds is wrong on every level’

‘Schools demanding doctor’s note for pupils with colds is wrong on every level’

17 February 2025

Frustrated Kent GPs say requiring parents to provide a doctor’s note as evidence when a child is off sick with a cold is “wrong on every level”.

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French bulldog found with basketball-sized lumps in stomach

French bulldog found with basketball-sized lumps in stomach

14 February 2025

A pooch is lucky to be alive after vets discovered two huge growths weighing over 5kg in her stomach which were crushing her organs.

Population rockets but house building can’t keep up

Population rockets but house building can’t keep up

14 February 2025

The population of Kent is soaring at a time when housing stock is insufficient to meet demand, a new study has found.

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