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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.

Torch runners at finish line with Lisa Traxler's ‘flame of kindness’,

29, March 2022·1 min read

Mountbatten staff celebrated 45 years of hospice services with special ‘torch run’

Teams of staff from both Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire in Southampton ran from one hospice to the other, via the Red Jet

23, April 2018·2 min read

Mountbatten Volunteer Open Day: Find out how you can help make a difference

Volunteering for Mountbatten offers you the chance to develop new skills whilst making a hugely valuable contribution to the Island’s leading end of life care charity. Find out more about the many roles available at this week's Open Day.

Nigel Hartley, David Foot, Liz Arnold, Tony Latter

18, February 2019·1 min read

Mountbatten welcomes grant from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Freemasons

The grant from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons will be used to support more Isle of Wight families who are facing death, dying and bereavement.

19, November 2018·2 min read

Mountbatten work to be showcased at national conference

Flying the flag for the Isle of Wight, nine new projects being delivered by the end of life care team at Mountbatten have been chosen by Hospice UK to be shared at its annual national conference next week.

4, August 2023·1 min read

Mountbatten’s exclusive partnership brings first-ever wing walk to Isle of Wight (updated)

Islanders invited to Isle of Wight's inaugural charity wing-walking event, opening for registrations

Poster announcing Jingle event is cancelled

16, December 2022·1 min read

Mountbatten’s festive fundraiser cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions

Mountbatten's "Jingle All The Way" event has been cancelled due to forecasted strong winds and heavy rain. Ticket holders can request a refund or treat it as a donation

15, November 2021·1 min read

Mountbatten’s popular Christmas Gift Fair returns later this month

As well as the 10am-3pm event on the Saturday, there's a special preview event the night before. See within for full details

12, June 2018·5 min read

Mountbatten’s response to ‘unequal access to hospice care’ study

Mountbatten’s mission is to ensure more Islanders are able to access its services much sooner in their illness, with notable progress already being made, thanks to a number of new projects.

19, November 2021·1 min read

Mountbatten’s Santa Dash is back, but in a tropical new setting

It's back, but at a new venue. Register in advance to take part

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.

Black and white group shot of people connected to Mountbatten

5, March 2024·2 min read

Mountbatten’s impactful film ‘Your Mountbatten Stories’ shortlisted for prestigious accolades

Mountbatten shortlisted for the Smiley Charity Film Awards with their touching film

4, July 2019·3 min read

Mountbatten’s support sees Isle of Wight care sector success

The Island Better Care Programme, designed and run by Mountbatten, has received praise from all corners, including the CQC, who can see the results in improving care home provision.

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