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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.

toothbrushes on shelf in bathroom

6, September 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight addresses dentistry crisis with innovative mobile dental bus

A mobile dental bus could be coming to the Isle of Wight to start solving the Island’s worsening dentistry crisis

Seats in a waiting room with sun shining through the window

5, September 2023·1 min read

New primary care partnership takes over to save doctor’s surgery

The surgery in Ryde will remain open, following public concern and new partnerships

two men talking at a table by linkedin sales solutions

4, September 2023·1 min read

World Suicide Prevention Day: Bereavement Care offers virtual support sessions

Southern Co-op's Bereavement Care offers free virtual sessions to help those who have been affected by suicide

St. Mary's Hospital

4, September 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust welcomes the public to their Annual General meeting

Isle of Wight NHS Trust's AGM promises insight, engagement and health initiative showcases

woman brushing her teeth on yellow background by diana polekhina

1, September 2023·1 min read

New Isle of Wight dental practice approved: A breath of fresh air for Ryde

Ryde could be welcoming a new dental clinic amidst local dental crisis

Map of St Mary's road closure from 4 September 2023

1, September 2023·1 min read

St Mary’s Hospital: Vehicle movement restrictions begin next week

The Island's hospital enhances emergency department entrance, introducing temporary vehicular restrictions for safety and efficiency

Nurses with Pastoral Care Quality Award

29, August 2023·2 min read

Solent NHS Trust setting the gold standard in overseas nurse recruitment

Solent NHS Trust earns acclaim for outstanding pastoral care of international nursing recruits

Exterior of St Mary's Hospital

25, August 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight hospital set for major refurbishments in Newcroft Building

Isle of Wight's Newcroft building gears up for renovations, improving diagnostic facilities

person in dentist's chair

25, August 2023·1 min read

Tower House Dental Clinic moves to state-of-the-art Wootton premises

Isle of Wight's Tower House Dental relocates to advanced facilities in Wootton

Poverty spray art on a wall

21, August 2023·2 min read

The growing crisis of child poverty: Insights from Peter Shreeve and Buttle UK’s Report

Buttle UK's 2023 report reveals alarming increases in child poverty and destitution

St Helen’s Ward staff pictured on a tour of the new acute ward at St Mary’s Hospital

15, August 2023·3 min read

Emergency Care improvements on track at Isle of Wight hospital – What you need to know

Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s 'Investing in Our Future programme' makes significant progress

Laura Haytack Regional Fundraising Manager for the Isle of Wight Branch of Wessex Cancer Trust, Janice Lord Bereavement Services Manager and Cllr Karen Lucioni

14, August 2023·1 min read

Wessex Cancer Support receives £6,000 funding from recycling of metals scheme

Wessex Cancer Support receives a £6,000 cheque from a unique recycling scheme

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