There's a call for more government investment in rehab services, as data reveals there were more than 35,000 alcohol-related hospital admissions in Kent and Medway last year. That's gone up by over a quarter in six years, raising concerns about the added pressure on the NHS. Also in today's episode: A boxing coach tells us how he's trying to steer teenagers away from a life of crime, and parents are being urged to take more time out of their day to read to their child.
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Podcast - Calls for more rehab funding after rise in alcohol-related hospital admissions - 05/02/2020
There's a call for more government investment in rehab services, as data reveals there were more than 35,000 alcohol-related hospital admissions in Kent and Medway last year.That's gone up by over a quarter in six years, raising concerns about the added pressure on the NHS.Also in today's episode: A boxing coach tells us how he's trying to steer teenagers away from a life of crime, and parents are being urged to take more time out of their day to read to their child. https://www.kentonline.co.uk/
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- 05 Feb 2020