Concern among patients and visitors as QEQM Hospital in Margate declares critical incident
Worried patients and visitors have described conditions at a struggling A&E as “hopeless” after hospital bosses declared a…
East Kent Hospitals CEO Tracey Fletcher takes ‘unplanned leave’
Kent’s largest hospital trust has been placed under interim leadership while its chief executive takes “unplanned leave”. Speculation…
Strode Park House in Herne Bay put into special measures by Care Quality Commission
A care facility where one resident went three days without food and another “turned blue” while lying flat…
East Kent Hospitals Trust receives £29m from NHS to expand same-day emergency care units at QEQM in Margate and William Harvey, Ashford
Two Kent hospitals have received £29 million for upgrades to tackle waiting times and reduce admissions to overcrowded…
East Kent Hospitals Trust reveals plans for maternity unit upgrades at QEQM Hospital, Margate
Plans have been lodged to carry out “critical” works to a maternity unit branded “not fit for purpose”.…
First look inside new David Lloyd health club in Herne Bay
A first look inside a new gym and health centre shows the high-end facilities and perks on offer…
The Kent districts with best and worst recycling rates
Kent’s best and worst recyclers can today be revealed – just months before sweeping new national rules will…
Opening date announced for new David Lloyd health club in Herne Bay
The long-awaited opening date for Kent’s latest David Lloyd health club has finally been confirmed. It comes as…
Whitstable GP’s exercise challenge to residents in Canterbury district where 1 in 5 are obese
A doctor is inviting residents to take part in a fitness challenge as data shows more than one…
Couple from Westgate-on-Sea holding event in aid of Evelina Children’s Hospital at The Pub in Herne Bay
The parents of a baby boy who lived for just four days are holding a fundraising event for…