Podcast: Pembury mum starts petition calling for extra funding to save children's services run by Hospice in the Weald
KentOnline
Monday, 1 June 2026 - 19 minutes
A mum's told the podcast how she burst into tears after finding out a hospice in Kent that supports her son, will be withdrawing its service for children.
Six year-old Kit Slessor-Pavely has life-limiting complex needs and is regularly visited by staff from the Hospice in the Weald in Pembury.
But the charity say fundraising hasn't kept up with rising costs and 10 jobs are at risk. Hear from Kit's mum Kaz who has set up a petition.
Also in today's episode, around 4,000 homes in Kent are still experiencing problems with their water supply.
Low pressure and intermittent supply has been impacting South East Water customers for over a week now.
The company blamed it all on high demand during the recent hot weather. Hear from people who have been staging a protest in Whitstable.
A group that was set up 30 years ago to help people in Medway with asthma say they're facing an uncertain future.
MASH had to stop running regular clinics as the building they were in needed repairs - but that's led to their NHS funding being pulled.
We've been speaking to Bridget Nightingale who's a trustee and co-founder.
And, it's hoped young people will be able to learn more about politics at a new summer school in Thanet.
MP Polly Billington is setting up a programme to inspire the next generation of leaders.
It starts in July for people aged between 18 and 24.
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