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After surviving a stroke, Anthony Sinden became one of the first patients at our specialist rehabilitation unit in Margate. We met Tony on his farm to find out what it takes to get back home after a stroke.

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How the pandemic led to a new start for Matron Annette

20 April 2021

Annette Martin has taken over the reins at Faversham Cottage Hospital, after being appointed matron in September last year. But 52-year-old Annette might not have even considered the role, if it hadn’t been for COVID-19.

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How Schwartz rounds help us reflect and learn

8 April 2021

I’d experienced Schwartz Rounds in two previous trusts I had worked in and got huge personal benefit from them, not just as a story teller, but also as a participant.

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Catching up with school-aged immunisations

8 April 2021

Following the success of a drive-through school immunisations model, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust will be hosting a pop-up clinic at our large vaccination centre in the former Saga building in Thanet next week for teenagers who missed having their HPV, meningitis and booster jabs.

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Have your say and help improve diabetes care in east Kent

31 March 2021

People living with diabetes, their family and carers are being asked for their views on a major programme to enhance diabetes services.

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Three heart attacks in intensive care as farmer Pip battled with COVID-19

30 March 2021

As a lifelong farmer, Pip Collick is well known in his local area, but he feared he may never see his family and friends again after he was diagnosed with Coronavirus and had three heart attacks, as Jo Treharne found out.

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New peer support group helps people who are HIV positive

30 March 2021

People who are HIV positive are now receiving peer support – thanks to a new patient-led group.

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National recognition for chief executive: Top 50 in the country

18 March 2021

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust’s (KCHFT) Chief Executive Paul Bentley has today been named as one of the top 50 NHS chief executives in the country.

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Pharmacist shortlisted in prestigious awards

18 March 2021

A project that centred on making sure patients had the right medicines to help them and keep patients safe, has been shortlisted in the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value Awards 2021.

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Tackling barriers to accessing the COVID-19 vaccine

12 March 2021

A pilot scheme to make it easier for people with a learning disability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was launched this week.

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Staff praise Kent community trust as one of the best in the country to work for

11 March 2021

It’s been the most challenging year in the history of the NHS and yet staff at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) still rated the organisation among the best in the country to work for in the annual national NHS staff survey.

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How the pandemic led to a new start for Matron Annette

How Schwartz rounds help us reflect and learn

Catching up with school-aged immunisations

Have your say and help improve diabetes care in east Kent

Three heart attacks in intensive care as farmer Pip battled with COVID-19

New peer support group helps people who are HIV positive

National recognition for chief executive: Top 50 in the country

Pharmacist shortlisted in prestigious awards

Tackling barriers to accessing the COVID-19 vaccine

Staff praise Kent community trust as one of the best in the country to work for

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Finance Team win award for commitment to sustainability

National disruption of medication supplies to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Education drop-ins for professionals working with children

New opening hours for Sheppey and Sittingbourne minor injury units

Join our Expert Patient Programme as a volunteer facilitator

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy industrial action

Urgent care support for Edenbridge in December