New figures seen by the KentOnline Podcast show almost 3,000 patients were left waiting more than 12 hours for a bed at a Kent hospital in January.Three out of four trusts covering the county recorded their worst-ever emergency figures last month. In 2020 the figure for a long wait was just five patients.Also in today's episode, the MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey has spoken about his experience with HIV during a debate in parliament.Kevin McKenna says the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and AIDS has changed since he was diagnosed 20 years ago.We're told work to create a new health hub in Thanet is "moving at pace".£10 million will transform the Carey Building on Northwood Road in Broadstairs. It'll include a GP surgery and diagnostics centre - with the possibility for things like a dentist as well.We've been told planned new signs to try and stop car drivers using bus lanes in Tunbridge Wells are too confusing.Red circular signs are set to be replaced with blue ones - which it's claimed will give motorists the impression they're allowed to drive there.Football, and Gillingham will be hoping to build on a better performance on Tuesday night as they return to Priestfield this weekend.They welcome 8th placed Crewe Alexandra tomorrow.
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