for Arreton and Newchurch. 
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All those who will be impacted by the planned closures of the mental health day centres are encouraged to attend this public meeting next week to ensure your voice is heard, including family, friends and concerned residents.
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A former service user at one of the Isle of Wight's mental health day centres, shares his story of being saved from suicide and why he believes closing the centres will be false economy that could end in tragedy.
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Colleen Brannon shares a heartfelt plea to Islanders to support this petition calling on the Isle of Wight council to rethink closure of mental health day centres.
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Dedicated members of staff will now support a community-based, multi-agency homeless hub with outreach services for those sleeping rough who have multiple and complex needs with alcohol, drugs or mental health.
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Cllr Mosdell says the abuse that she and her daughter were subjected to during the consultation to scrap the cross-Solent travel scheme was unacceptable.
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Concern was raised by Cllr Mosdell that the scheme as currently penned, only covers patients needing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and renal dialysis, but not those, for example, with significant neurological issues.
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The Isle of Wight council had planned to cut the £60,000 Cross-Solent Travel Scheme funding, but following a 3,000+ strong petition and Healthwatch survey, the Cabinet member is recommending it is retained and gifted to the NHS to administer.
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An ‘unpalatable' increase to Wightcare service charges and cut in hours at Lynnbottom Tip have been discussed at tonight's Isle of Wight council Cabinet meeting.
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The company brought in to take on the Isle of Wight's drug and alcohol service have been praised for "performing so well so quickly" by the Cabinet member, Cllr Mosdell.
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Vendeing machines in Newport and Sandown will offer almost 30 lines of healthy snacks and drinks such as protein bars, protein shakes, sugar-free drinks, fruit bars and more.
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Senior Councillor and Director of Adult Social Care for the Isle of Wight Council have paid tribute to the staff's hard work and commitment to providing the very best care to their residents.
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The CEO reminded members that the decision to scrap the funding, as suggested by Director of Adult Social Care, had already been made but was yet to be ratified.
