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Mountbatten

Formerly known as the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Mountbatten is the only Isle of Wight hospice and lead provider of palliative care to the Island community.

As well as the 16-bed Hospice in Newport, on any given day Mountbatten provide care in the home to over 650 people, as well as offering a number of other services too.

Below are the articles that OnTheWight has published about Moubtbatten.

the five people braving the shave for mountbatten

8, May 2020·1 min read

A close shave will raise smiles and much-needed cash for Isle of Wight’s Mountbatten Hospice

The five support workers will be braving the shave today to raise money for Mountbatten, the Isle of Wight's hospice. Over £1,800 has been raised so far, show your support if you are able to

Liz Earle Care packages at St Mary's Hospital

4, May 2020·1 min read

Liz Earle donates care products to NHS staff working on Coronavirus front line

The care packages included moisturisers, body creams, body washes and hand creams "to help nourish and soothe hard-working hands"

1, May 2020·2 min read

61 mile cycle for 61st birthday raises hundreds for Mountbatten

Justin usually cycles 200-250 miles a week, but decided to cycle 61 miles for his 61st birthday yesterday and help raise cash for Mountbatten

7, April 2020·3 min read

Future Mountbatten services at risk as charity face £1m loss of income due to Coronavirus

Mountbatten's CEO says they need our support more than ever and ask Islanders to donate what we can to help them get through the current crisis and to ensure they are here for our Island community into the future

23, March 2020·1 min read

Online shop coming soon as Mountbatten temporarily closes high street shops

The loss of income from closing their shops will hit Mountbatten hard, at a time when they already know general fundraising streams will be significantly affected

20, March 2020·1 min read

Mountbatten launch new 24-hour helpline to keep people connected

Mountbatten launching 24 hour phone line for "anyone who simply needs a friendly voice and some company" thanks to an Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group grant

17, March 2020·3 min read

Walk the Wight your way! Unique virtual fundraiser for Mountbatten

Walk the Wight is one of the biggest fundraisers for Mountbatten, so simply cancelling it is not an option. Read on for details of the unique approach to the coronavirus restrictions

11, March 2020·1 min read

Walk the Wight organisers make announcement in light of coronavirus situation

The charity say they are regularly assessing and reviewing their plans for upcoming major fundraising events

Fraser Simpson Mountbatten Music Therapist and Doreen enjoying music therapy

7, February 2020·2 min read

Music therapy at Mountbatten Music uplifts the mind, body and soul

Music is good for body, mind and soul and help makes a difference to those with dementia. Music therapy sessions take place weekly at Mountbatten

Gift Fair committee presenting cheque to Nigel Hartley

3, February 2020·1 min read

Bembridge Annual Gift Fair raises over £20,000 for Mountbatten

A whopping £20,000 was raised at the Gift Fair, the equivalent of one day’s care with Mountbatten

31, January 2020·1 min read

Love and Dying – Documentary explores current law on assisted dying

The film asks whether there should be a change in the current law relating to assisted dying

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