Care home and frailty nurses stage unique job swap
Photo Folkestone Care Centre SCOPIX A project allowing nurses from care homes to shadow frailty specialists in hospitals and vice versa has been hailed as a great success. The scheme…
From Heartbreak to Healing: How Beckie’s Loss of Baby Bertie Inspired Her to Support Grieving Families
A bereaved mother, Beckie Berger, is channelling her own profound sorrow and healing journey into a mission to support other families facing the devastating loss of a baby. In December…
Folkestone Grandad First in World Cancer Trial
A grandfather from Folkestone is the first in the world to be recruited to a study trialling a new treatment for patients who have suffered a relapse of lymphoma, a…
Folkestone Carries Baton of Hope to Raise Suicide Prevention Awareness
The town of Folkestone is stepping up to support suicide prevention, hosting the Baton of Hope on September 21st and 22nd. This Olympic-torch-inspired symbol will shine a light on the…
Ashford warms up to a brighter, healthier future!
Library image Fantastic news for Ashford residents! Ashford Borough Council has secured a significant boost of nearly £79,000 from the esteemed National Energy Action (NEA) to launch their inspiring Warm…
Police appeal after girl found injured near busy Dover roundabout
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old girl was found with leg injuries near a busy roundabout in Dover earlier this week. Officers are currently working to piece together…
Deal shop has alcohol licence revoked after boy buys Vodka
A shop in Deal which sold a bottle of vodka to a child has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked. Kent Police investigated after being informed of a medical…
Nurse Lucie’s marathon fundraising for East Kent palliative care
Lucie Rudd fundraising Image: East Kent Hospitals Charity A wave of determination is set to hit the streets of Manchester next month, as East Kent Hospitals’ very own Lucie Rudd…
Ashford care home chef’s tea innovation rolled out across Care UK homes
A multi-award-winning Head Chef at an Ashford care home is celebrating after inspiring the launch of an industry-first blend of teas, specifically formulated to taste significantly better than normal teas…
Kent hospital’s bereavement team’s compassion is recognised with national award
East Kent Hospital’s Small Steps Team has been awarded the Bereavement Team of the Year Special Recognition at the Mariposa Awards 2025. The team, who provide support both at the…