A new version of the Government's Test and Trace app for England is to be trialled on the Isle of Wight. It will be the second time the island's residents are involved in such a trial before a national rollout.

Isle of Wight to test new Covid-19 tracing app

11082020 Interview with Ann Kitchen - the first coronavirus patient to receive an experimental plasma treatment - ITV News

The first person to receive blood plasma from a former coronavirus patient has described it as "liquid gold", after she recovered from the virus within days. Ann Kitchen, 63, underwent the experimental treatment after falling seriously ill in April.

Covid patient recovers within days after receiving "liquid gold" blood plasma

Mark Kan from Hampshire has Chinese grandparents and says it is harder to find a match to treat his leukaemia.

Father urges people with mixed ethnic backgrounds to become stem donors

04082020 One of two coastguard helicopters based at Lydd Airport - ITV News

The HM Coastguard Search and Rescue team have been based at Lydd Airport for the past five years and have just completed their 1000th callout.

Meet the team keeping the South's coastline safe

A befriending service volunteer and user during pandemic - ITV News

Communicare's befriending service has been in high demand during the pandemic as more people suffer from loneliness. The Southampton charity fears the 'new normal' puts it at risk as demand eases.

Charity fears befriending service 'at risk' as life returns to normal

30072020 Family reunited after lockdown - ITV News Meridian

Twins Mark and Nathaniel have severe autism and a mental age of under five. Lockdown meant they couldn't have any visitors to their residential home, which has been upsetting for their parents.

The twins reunited with their parents after four months in lockdown

Holidaymakers from across the South East face being stuck in quarantine for 14 days after the government re-imposed quarantine rules for travellers returning from Spain.

Holidaymakers left in limbo after Spain's quarantine rules re-imposed

A mother is calling for signs warning about the presence of Giant Hogweed to be posted on public footpaths, after her children ended up in a specialist medical unit needing treatment for burns and blisters.

Giant Hogweed leaves children with burns and blisters

Two four-year-old girls have been raising money for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Service by embarking on a sponsored 10 kilometre walk.

Two four-year-old girls have been raising money for the Air Ambulance with a sponsored 10 kilometre walk around their estate. Selina and Esme were determined to do their bit after hearing about an urgent appeal for donations.

Four year-olds walk 10km for Thames Valley Air Ambulance Service

160720-John Radcliffe Hospital sign in Oxford-Meridian

Visits were restricted to one person, per patient, for one hour, once a day during the week following the coronavirus crisis.

Oxford hospital visits now extended to weekends

An ongoing independent investigation into the deaths of up to 15 babies in East Kent has revealed there was a failure to implement 21 safety recommendations for maternity services.

East Kent baby deaths: NHS Trust did not meet safety recommendations 

File photo of South East Coast Ambulance Service ambulance - ITV News

The service, which operates across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, will now stop using neck braces or collars after growing evidence suggests they could cause further harm, while providing little or no benefit.

New approach by SECAmb to treat patients with spinal injuries

NHS Boss Miles Scott runs marathon across Kent and Sussex

The Chief Executive of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital NHS Trust has successfully completed a marathon  between four health sites across Kent and Sussex. 

NHS Boss runs marathon across Kent and Sussex

Shoppers & retailers have 10 days to prepare for new Government rules which make it mandatory to wear face coverings in shops. The measure, with a few exemptions, will be introduced on Friday 24th July. Anyone who doesn't comply faces a fine of up to £100.

Shoppers react to mandatory face masks in shops rule

The Care Quality Commission has published the findings of its latest inspections of the emergency departments at William Harvey Hospital and the QEQM Hospital in East Kent. Both have retained a 'Requires Improvement' rating overall.

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