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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.

bumble bee car with two women and red funnel fery in background

3, October 2019·1 min read

Red Funnel support Mountbatten’s ‘Go Yellow’

Red Funnel will be donating £20 for every yellow car, motorcycle or van booked to travel under a special offer between Friday 4th October (the official Go Yellow Day) through until Sunday, 13th October 2019.

1, October 2019·1 min read

Cycle challenge raises more than £6,000 for Mountbatten

Challenging weather did not deter more than 250 people from taking part in the ride from Culver to the Needles Old Battery and back.

10, September 2019·2 min read

Are you ready to Go Yellow with Mountbatten?

Think of it as an Island-wide mufti day whether you go for a full-on banana suit or simply add a yellow scarf, you’ll be showing your support for Mountbatten.

illustration of cyclist on and Island road

11, August 2019·1 min read

Sign up today for the End2End challenge with Mountbatten and see if you can beat the record

With a choice of three distances, starting from 23km to a whopping 92km, there is a route for everyone – from the novice to the most experienced rider.

Three men holding bottles of beer in front of ferry

9, August 2019·1 min read

Two Isle of Wight beers crowned winners in World Beer Awards

Congratulations to Island Brewery, who have picked up not one, but two awards at the World Beer Awards.

9, August 2019·2 min read

Discover the power of music at Mountbatten’s foot-tapping folk night

Mountbatten music concerts are for everyone and anyone to attend. They hope as many people as possible find out the hospice is a warm and inviting place where memories can be made.

7, August 2019·1 min read

Find out more about Eternity Glass Memorials at Mountbatten Death Chat

The next Death Chat takes place at Eternity Glass Memorials in Sandown where you can learn more about the creative process.

6, August 2019·2 min read

Teenagers aim to help end stigma and raise money for Mountbatten

The young people say they want to not only to raise money for Mountbatten, but also end the stigma that many young people face; that the hospice is a dark and scary place where people go to die.

2, August 2019·2 min read

Comedic author, Adam Kay, to open Mountbatten Annual Conference

Book now for the Mountbatten Conference, which will be opened by comedic author, Adam Kay.

25, July 2019·1 min read

World class ballet returns to the Isle of Wight this week

BalletWorks promise a treat and a half this week when they return to Medina Theatre with dancers from Stuttgart Ballet. All in aid of Mountbatten so book now to support this fantastic event.

24, July 2019·2 min read

Mountbatten seeking new Chair of Board of Trustees

Seeking someone who will enable innovation and growth through a positive approach, connections and active fundraising, the new Chair will also oversee the development of a new strategy for Mountbatten.

People holding hands with tissue - Mountbatten Bereavement Support

18, July 2019·1 min read

Mountbatten’s bereavement services available to anyone

You don’t need to have a connection to Mountbatten to receive their bereavement support, which extends to anyone who has suffered the sudden death of someone close to them – including loss through suicide.

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