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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.

Young Man dresssed in Yellow and yellow cupcakes

16, September 2022·1 min read

Go Yellow in October for Mountbatten

There are a whole host of ideas of what you can do to celebrate Go Yellow Day and help raise money for Mountbatten

22, July 2022·2 min read

HRH The Princess Royal to visit Mountbatten next week

Since HRH The Princess Royal last visited Mountbatten in 2013, so much has changed. They'll be showcasing it all next week

Tour of Britain cyclists with Mountbatten message

6, July 2022·2 min read

Tour of Britain chooses Mountbatten as official charity of final stage of prestigious cycle race

This treasured charity will be the official charity of the final stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race - providing them with a platform to highlight their vital work

Vicky adding ribbons to the garden display

6, July 2022·1 min read

Remembering with Ribbons at Mountbatten runs throughout July and August

Anyone who donates to place a ribbon will be helping Mountbatten support other Islanders who are bereaved or who need expert care

3, June 2022·2 min read

Spotlight on Mountbatten’s Neighbourhood Volunteer Scheme during Volunteers’ Week

Tracey Richards explains why she volunteers with the Mountbatten Neighbour volunteer scheme, providing a vital role in the community

Mother and children at Walk the Wight flat walk finish line

11, May 2022·2 min read

Walk the Wight: Date for 2023 announced after more than 4,000 took part on Sunday

More than 4,000 walkers took part across the various routes, supported by nearly 200 volunteers, Mountbatten staff, and many others from various Island businesses

Chris and Barbara Jarman on Walk the Wight with displaced Ukrainians at finish line

9, May 2022·1 min read

Displaced Ukrainians take part in Walk the Wight whilst being shown normality, security and the pleasure of life

Cllr Chris Jarman has two Ukrainian families staying with him. On Sunday they joined him for the final push of Walk the Wight

20, April 2022·1 min read

‘If you can’t walk it, volunteer’ say Walk the Wight organisers, Mountbatten

An event of this size can't happen without the scores of volunteers to help it run smoothly. There are lots of different roles available, read on to find out more

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

3, March 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival 2022: First 50 walks released ahead of May event

As many of the walks were over subscribed last time, it's important to a book in advance. There's already a choice of more than 50

Walk the Wight walkers coming up Tennyson Down

31, January 2022·1 min read

Walk the Wight is back and hoping to attract at least 8,000 walkers in 2022

Mountbatten's CEO said, "As things ease around Covid, we need a big effort to get Walk the Wight back to its best because it is absolutely vital to us"

Cheque Presentation at Mountbatten in Jan 2022

25, January 2022·1 min read

Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team raise £1,500 for Mountbatten

It's hoped even more funds will be raised this year through entry fees and by selling tickets for the Grand Raffle

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