Podcast: Investigation reveals the scale of bed blocking in hospitals in Kent as some patients wait months to be discharged

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An investigation by KentOnline has uncovered the scale of bed blocking in Kent's hospitals with some patients waiting months to be discharged.

Over the past year, almost 40,000 people in two parts of the county were kept in wards after their treatment had finished - costing the NHS around £50 million.

Hear from the daughter of a woman who ended up in hospital for a month longer than she needed to be.

Also in today's podcast, the government is being urged to invest more into GP surgeries as a survey in Kent shows the workforce is in crisis.

Doctors and practice managers across the county were asked about their experiences and almost three quarters reported being under 'significant stress'.

As Stoptober gets underway, pregnant women in Kent are being urged to stop smoking as figures reveal hundreds are still doing it while expecting.

Stats show more than 1 in 10 mums-to-be in Thanet are having cigarettes - the highest in the county.

A grandmother from Goudhurst says she's still in shock after her home was targeted in a suspected arson attack.

Neighbours spotted the blaze on the edge of Valerie Excell's house on High Ridge on September 18th.

The KentOnline Podcast has been told it's still important the stories of the Windrush generation are shared today.

Thousands of people moved from the Caribbean between the 1940s and 70s to rebuild Britain following the second world war.

Among them was Asquith Xavier who lived in Chatham and fought against discrimination to become the first Black train guard at Euston station. Hear from his granddaughter, Camealia Xavier-Chihota, who runs Medway Culture Club which is putting on events during Black History Month.

A wine producer that has a vineyard in Kent has picked up one of the most prestigious awards in the industry.

Nyetimber has a site in Thurnham and has been recognised for their 2016 Blanc de Blancs, while their head wine maker also won Sparkling Wine Maker of the year.

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Podcast: Investigation reveals the scale of bed blocking in hospitals in Kent as some patients wait months to be discharged

KentOnline

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