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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.

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

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

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