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Trust pleads guilty to causing Harry and Sarah Richford harm by failing to provide safe care and treatmentEast Kent Hospitals chief executive Susan Acott has apologised unreservedly to the Richford family 19/04/2021 10:47:55
Be aware of your vaccine symptomsIt's important to be aware of the symptoms of your Covid-19 vaccine before taking any further action such as contacting NHS 111. 09/04/2021 17:32:45
Sally's meals help thank staff for their careChef Sally Newall joined the meals project after she was treated for Covid-19 at the William Harvey Hospital. 08/04/2021 13:02:22
Niall takes the reins as new Trust ChairNiall Dickson CBE took up his post as Chairman of East Kent Hospitals on Monday, 5 April. 06/04/2021 15:37:05
Clapping for chefs marks the end of a project delivering hot meals to NHS staffVolunteers from the Ashford Vineyard church have donated more than 4,000 meals to teams at the William Harvey Hospital. 30/03/2021 11:18:06
Video appointment was a really good experienceNorma Reed saw an eye specialist virtually and was impressed by the experience. 25/03/2021 10:26:58
Tina is a national health heroDomestic assistant Tina Hughes has won a national Our Health Heroes award. 24/03/2021 16:18:10
Innovation helps to cut cardiology waiting timesCardiology teams have trained staff to perform a vital procedure previously only undertaken by doctors. 22/03/2021 11:28:14
New breast screening van hits the roadThe new mobile breast screening vehicle is one of three that will screen around 12,000 women a year. 12/03/2021 16:53:35
Cards will help Deaf patients access video sign language interpreting servicesNew cards allow patients to request a video interpreter when they book in for their appointment. 11/03/2021 16:05:11
Lindsay is Respiratory Nurse of the YearSpecialist children's cystic fibrosis nurse Lindsay Berry has won a national award. 10/03/2021 14:08:04
Ben will cover the distance from Land's End to John O'Groats – without leaving KentBen Sackett is raising money for East Kent Hospitals Charity to say thank you to NHS staff. 09/03/2021 13:51:09
Canine cuddles give Jim a boost after CovidJim Beverton has been in intensive care for seven weeks and was missing his family - including beloved dog Caramel. 05/03/2021 10:12:48
Captain Tom portrait will raise money for East Kent Hospitals CharityThe portrait, by Deal artist Angelo Pizzigallo, is being auctioned online to raise money. 04/03/2021 14:54:58
Rotarians give hospital grounds a spring cleanTeams from the Rotary Clubs of Ashford and Margate helped spruce up our hospital grounds. 01/03/2021 16:07:16