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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.

15, May 2023·2 min read

Record-breaking 7,800 people take part in Walk The Wight 2023: Almost double last year’s turnout

Walk the Wight 2023 sees record 7,800 walkers raise £340,000+ for Mountbatten's essential care

13, May 2023·2 min read

Walk The Wight route 2023: Mapped for walkers and road users

Comprehensive guide if you’re taking part – or if you’re not but need to get around the Island during Walk The Wight 2023 (Map has 450+ items)

11th Newport Guides presenting giant cheque to Mountbatten

20, April 2023·1 min read

Bingo night’s surprise success leads to 11th Newport Guides’ charitable donation to Mountbatten

11th Newport Guides donate £50 to Mountbatten after successful Bingo Night, bolstering local charity efforts

13, April 2023·1 min read

Final week to secure your postal walker pack for the iconic Walk the Wight event

Last week to register for postal walker packs, join Walk the Wight 2023, support Mountbatten

Mountbatten director of operations and nurse

14, February 2023·1 min read

Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s charity film nominated for prestigious Smiley Awards

Mountbatten a finalist in world’s biggest charity film campaign. Find out how to cast your vote to help them win

People taking part in Walk the Wight 2022

30, January 2023·3 min read

Walk The Wight: Choose your challenge – Multiple route options for all ages and abilities

Join Walk the Wight 2023, the largest walking event in Europe. Support Mountbatten's services, choose from multiple routes and raise funds for those in need. Register today and make a difference!

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

One of the stalls from the Gift Fair showing items for sale

22, November 2022·1 min read

Mountbatten Gift Fair returns to Bembridge this weekend

Featuring more than 30 different traders offering an array of unique gifts, the popular event returns to Bembridge Sailing Club this weekend

10, November 2022·1 min read

Fireworks event raised £35,000 for Mountbatten

More than 2,000 Islanders descended on Newport’s North Fairlee Farm where they enjoyed live music, children’s rides, a fire show, a fundraising firewalk and a spectacular fireworks display

2, November 2022·1 min read

Mountbatten and Me: A unique collection of portraits now on display

More than 1,000 images were taken by Isle of Wight photographer Julian Winslow, with over 300 now on display

22, October 2022·1 min read

Remember a loved one at Mountbatten’s Light up a Life event

Light up a Life is open to everyone, not just those who have been supported by Mountbatten, offering the Isle of Wight community the time and space to remember someone special

Isle of Wight Festival organiser John Giddings, Mountbatten’s Lorraine White and Becky Woodburn, and Isle of Wight Radio’s Paul Topping.

30, September 2022·2 min read

Fabulous fireworks, a fundraising firewalk and a night of family fun, all raising money for Mountbatten

Featuring a fire show, live music, a bonfire, crowdeoke, food vendors, bars and a firework finale, the family event will raise money for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

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