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Mixed messages on 'vital' ward's future

UNDER THREAT: Leedham Ward IN Highlands House PV2402105/2

Friday, February 26, 2010

HEALTH bosses have admitted a "lifeline" NHS ward in Tunbridge Wells will close – despite a public denial.

Shocked staff at mental health unit Leedham Ward were told last week it could shut, but the Courier has been leaked an email revealing the decision has...

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Hospitals pests row

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

RATS, cockroaches, mice and insects have been found in Tunbridge Wells' hospitals. Shocking figures obtained by the Courier reveal cockroaches spotted...

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Hospitals' plea over norovirus

Monday, February 22, 2010

KENT'S hospitals continue to battle with the norovirus and ask visitors to keep their hands clean. Ward 3 at Kent & Sussex Hosptal was the only...

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Parking tickets to be issued at Medway hospital

Thursday, February 18, 2010

PATIENTS could face £60 fines for parking outside designated areas at Medway Maritime Hospital. Medway NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the...

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Epilepsy sufferer plans action over a 'club ban'

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

AN epileptic from High Brooms has claimed a nightclub is discriminating against her because of her condition. Senna Harrison, 19, claims to have been...

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Surgery is looking for permission to expand

Monday, February 15, 2010

A BIGGIN Hill doctor's surgery is seeking permission to expand. The Stock Hill Surgery has applied to raise the height of its roof to add another...

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Dover birthing unit re-opens

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

THE birthing unit at Buckland Hospital has reopened. The centre was closed on January 27 for repair work to its water pipes. The discovery of asbestos...

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Sexual diseases on the rise in Medway

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

HERPES, genital warts and chlamydia are among sexually transmitted diseases on the increase in Medway, according to new figures. The genito urinary...

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Revamped Faversham minor injuries unit

Monday, February 01, 2010

TOWNSPEOPLE with a minor medical problem are urged to use a new, improved service at Faversham Cottage Hospital. The revamped minor injuries unit,...

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Mother's heartache over brain-damaged son

George Edwards with his nephew Henry, who was born on January 5

Thursday, January 28, 2010

A MOTHER has spoken for the first time about the brain injury suffered by her son after just one punch. Lisa Edwards has been by her son George's side...

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