Podcast: Medway Maritime Hospital criticised after mouse droppings found under patient’s bed and in drawers

A woman whose mum is being treated at Medway Maritime Hospital has raised concerns about a mice infestation on the ward.

82-year-old Christine Dobbs was reluctantly admitted after suffering a fall at home, but her stay has been marred by what her family says is a “shocking” rodent problem.

Hear from Christine’s daughter, we have also got a response from the hospital.

Also in today’s podcast, parents in Kent are being urged to make sure their children are fully vaccinated as levels of measles remain high.

145 cases in England have been detected this month – and it’s said to be spreading fast in London. We have been speaking to Dr Anjan Ghosh who is Kent’s director of public health.

A Medway man who needed to use a foodbank has told the podcast how much of a difference the Tonnes of Tins campaign on our sister radio station kmfm will make.

It’s the final day to donate to the appeal which will replenish stocks at foodbanks across the county this summer.

A newly restored plane dating back to the 1930s is going on display at Rochester Cathedral.

The aircraft was built in the Short Brothers factory, which was once located on Rochester Esplanade.

Football, and Gillingham kick off the new season this weekend.

They’re making the long trip to Accrington Stanley in league two. Hear from midfielder Jonny Williams and manager Gareth Ainsworth.